Mothers Day

Yesterday, millions of people in America and many ex-Patriots living overseas celebrated Mother's Day. The day where we get to fully show our appreciation to our mothers for all the sacrifices that they make for us. I certainly know from experience that mothers give up a huge part of their lives for their children. I am a very competitive equestrian rider, which much of my time is devoted to. But I couldn't have gotten to where I am today without the help of my mother. Not only does she do the major organizational parts of my sport including planning my competitions and talking to trainers etc., but she also drove me an hour and a half round trip five days a week for eight years (until I got my licence). She sacrificed her whole entire afternoon, from 3:30 pm until 6:30-7:00 pm, five days a week. And this doesn't include the numerous day-long or weekend-long competitions that I travel to, which can be extremely exhausting. I feel truly blessed to have a mother who is so devoted to her children's lives, and so devoted to giving them the opportunity and the means to achieve whatever they desire. Theodore Roosevelt once said, "No ordinary work done by a man is either as hard or as responsible as the work of a woman who is bringing up a family of small children; for upon her time and strength demands are made not only every hour of the day but often every hour of the night." And he is absolutely right. A mother's job never stops. And I honestly think it is the hardest, but the most gratifying job you can have in this world.


Of course the stereotype is that a mother and daughter constantly argue over trivial things such as curfews or punishments, and this does happen, a lot. But it is overshadowed by the love and support that a mother offers to her daughter. Whether it be about friends, boys, or more serious issues like sex, a mother never judges and loves her daughter unconditionally. The relationship that is built between a mother and a daughter is so special and necessary in a girls life, that it saddens me to know that there are so many girls out there without a mom. I honestly don't know and do not want to imagine what I would do without my mom. She is my rock to fall back on, always. The guidance from your mother is irreplaceable and I think that we should stop arguing about so many meaningless things. Being completely corny, life is short. We don't know what will happen in the future. And you don't want to look back a few years down the line and regret the things you missed out on with your mother. Abraham Lincoln once said, "I remember my mother's prayers and they have always followed me.  They have clung to me all my life." The things that our mothers do stay with us for life. My main point is, take the time to appreciate your mother, build on your relationship, and maybe thank her for just being her every once in a while.