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Motivation Mondays: Mother’s Day

02/05/2016
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“Sometimes the strength of motherhood is greater than natural laws.” Barbara Kingsolver

Motivation Mondays: Mother's Day - A Collage of Mothers

Motivation Mondays: Mother’s Day – A Collage of Mothers

All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother. Abraham Lincoln
A mother’s happiness is like a beacon, lighting up the future but reflected also on the past in the guise of fond memories. Honore de Balzac
May, queen of blossoms, and fulfilling flowers, with what pretty music Shall we charm the hours? Wilt thou have pipe and reed, Blown in the open mead? Or to the lute give heed In the green bowers. Lord Edward Thurlow

How Did Your Mom Inspire/Motivate You? With May Day, often celebrated as the beginning of Spring, behindĀ Mother’s Day and us arriving on Sunday, the 8th, we have a lot to be grateful for and plenty to keep us motivated for the rest of the year. Being a mother is hard work, and whether you have your own, have adopted a few, or have claimed your little cousins as your kids, we all know Moms motivate us to be our best, just as we motivate them to keep up with the daily grind. In every culture around the world, the mother’s role is revered, and maintaining family lineage and traditions often rests on the shoulders of the women in the household. When we look at our maternal ties and think about how our grandmothers and mothers ran their households, it becomes clear that mothers play a critical role in keeping the family and subsequent generations connected.

As a child, I was fortunate to have a few “mother figures” around me; from Mommy Bates in Essex to my own mother, grandmothers, and all the great women who added their wisdom to my life, I learned how much work it takes to manage a household and keep kids fed, everyone loved, and endless bills paid. My Mom was an active Mom who also ran a side business; she was always running around, attending to her clients and managing the staff at home who cared for us when we came back from school. It was not an easy job, and challenges did arise over time. I still admire my Mom’s willingness to take on the enormous challenges that came her way, and her can-do spirit has stayed with me; it inspires me whenever the going gets tough. What are your memories of childhood days with your Mom?

A Story: Advice A Mother Would Give
A little bear cub was confused about how to walk. “What do I do first?” he asked his mother. “Do I start with my right foot or my left? Or do I move both front feet, then my back feet? Or do I move both feet on one side and then both feet on the other?”
His mother answered, “Just quit thinking and start walking.”

 

“It may be possible to gild pure gold, but who can make his mother more beautiful?” Mahatma Gandhi

Motivation Mondays: Mother's Day - A Collage of Mothers

Motivation Mondays: Mother’s Day – A Collage of Mothers

Motivation Mondays: Mother's Day - A Collage of Mothers

Motivation Mondays: Mother’s Day – A Collage of Mothers

Children are the anchors that hold a mother to life. Sophocles
Motherhood is… difficult and… rewarding. Gloria Estefan
Another May new buds and flowers shall bring: Ah! why has happiness no second Spring? Charlotte Smith

What does Motherhood mean to you? As a mother, I’ve come to appreciate the hard work of mothering, and that even with our best efforts, we can’t predict how our kids will turn out. We offer them the best of ourselves, warts and all, and then we encourage them to find their own path and soar. Motherhood is a precious time in the life of anyone who takes on the challenge to raise children. I say it this way because I believe that motherhood is not only the reserve of women who carry a baby to term. It includes women from all walks of life who have served in a motherly role as adoptive parents, surrogate moms, and the wide range of mother figures who have walked the many passages of our lives.

As a young girl, I had wonderful Aunts who taught me a lot about girlhood and relationships, and female cousins and relatives, on both sides of the family, who were terrific guides and taught me much about my family history and culture. It’s quite easy to forget that mothering can come from more than one source in a household. If, like me, you come from a large extended family, you become a beneficiary of all those family ties vying to show you some family love. So, when I think of the term Motherhood, many names and faces dance before my eyes. What about you? Happy Mother’s Day!

A Story: Advice A Mother Would Give
“Mother, what is water?” asked the baby fish.
“Water is what you swim in. Water is what you’re mostly made of.”
“But where is it?”
“All around you.”
“But I can’t see it,” the baby said.
“Of course you can.”
“Where?”
“Everywhere.”
“And I’m made of water?”
“Mostly.”
“And after I die…?”
“You go back to being water,” the mother said.

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April
04/04 ā€“Ā  Youth ā€“ 6 Int’ lĀ Day of Sport, 7 World Health Day
04/11 ā€“Ā  Siblings Day
04/18 ā€“ Patriot’s Day,Ā  Tax Day, 22 Earth Day
04/25 ā€“ Passover, 27 Administrative Professionals Day,Ā  30 Jazz Day

May
05/02 – 1 May Day, 4 Star Wars Day, 5 Cinco de Mayo, 6 National Teacher’s Day, 8 Mother’s Day, 8 VE Day, WWII
05/09 – 13 Friday the 13th
05/16 – 20 Armed Forces Day
05/23 – 24 Victoria Day (Canada)
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“A mother’s happiness is like a beacon, lighting up the future but reflected also on the past in the guise of fond memories.” HonorĆ© de Balzac

Motivation Mondays: Mother's Day - A Collage of Mothers

Motivation Mondays: Mother’s Day – A Collage of Mothers

Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. Ralph Waldo Emerson
A mother’s arms are made of tenderness and children sleep soundly in them. Victor Hugo
Sometimes the strength of motherhood is greater than natural laws. Barbara Kingsolver

 

What are Your Mother’s Day Plans? This Mother’s Day, I will celebrate all the Moms in my life and spend time with my kids, sharing stories and creating new memories I hope will inspire them down the road, too. Some moms will probably be working that day, and others might be caring for ailing parents. No matter what role we play at home, we must take a moment to honor ourselves too and acknowledge that we are doing the best job we know how. Motherhood is not a popularity contest, and at the end of the day, folks and family will remember how much care and love we shared.

Can you count the ways Your Mom motivates you? Many women juggle multiple demands at home. To the untrained eye, it might seem magical, or even easy, to watch how many mothers run their households, some even on shoestring budgets. But around the world, Moms do endless chores and time-consuming tasks every day to meet their household goals. This Mother’s Day, I want to thank and praise all the Moms in the world; they come in all shapes and sizes, do the heavy lifting as chief executives of their homes, and keep going even when their efforts aren’t always applauded, and I wish you all a very happy, healthy, and productive Mother’s Day! Do celebrate it. You’ve earned it.

A Story: Advice A Mother Would Give
Once,e three scholars on the way to the civil service examination stopped to buy refreshments from a woman who sold pastries by the wayside. One man was calm and quiet, while the other two argued over literature. The woman asked where they were going. The latter two told her they were going to take the civil service examination.
She said, “You two scholars won’t pass the exam: that other man will.” The two men swore at her and left. When the results came out as she had predicted, the two scholars who had failed went back to find out how she knew they wouldn’t pass while the third man would.
They asked her if she knew physiognomy. “No,” she said, “all I know is that when a pastry is thoroughly cooked, it sits there quietly, but before it’s finished it keeps on making noise.”

Source: Any Zen AnticsĀ stories via Goodweb.cn

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  1. The Binder Ladies (@thebinderladies) permalink
    02/05/2016 3:06 pm

    This post made me wish I had a mom. People with loving moms are so lucky! I replace that love with the love from friends.

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  2. Cindy Ingalls permalink
    02/05/2016 5:02 pm

    There is nothing like a mother’s love. It is a bond the begins even before we come into this world.

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  3. momknowsbest15 permalink
    02/05/2016 8:50 pm

    My mom made the world a safe place for me. She protected me when I needed it.

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  4. Liz Mays permalink
    02/05/2016 7:03 pm

    Over the years I’ve realized that my mom and I share a lot of habits and personality quirks. It really allows me to put myself in her shoes sometimes!

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  5. Eva McMahon permalink
    02/05/2016 9:18 pm

    stopped by to show your page love.

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  6. Amanda Love permalink
    02/05/2016 9:25 pm

    A mother’s work is never done. I am celebrating my first Mothers Day without my mother and it’s going to be tough. I plan on doing something special to celebrate however. There has been so many difference influences besides my own mother, my grandmother, aunts, cousins etc all helped play a role on my own motherhood.

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  7. Kathy Kenny Ngo permalink
    02/05/2016 10:06 pm

    I don’t know what to do for my Mom on Mother’s Day so any inspiration helps.

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  8. Adriana Martin (@ABRecipes) permalink
    02/05/2016 10:10 pm

    Moms are so important in our lives as well as it is important to recognize what they do for us =)

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  9. PrayerFull Mum permalink
    02/05/2016 10:45 pm

    Haha, I like the way you placed that quote, that motherhood is sometimes stronger than any natural laws. You’re right, the love that God has given to us mothers for our children tend to overcome anything that nature deems logical. At times, the natural laws of selection doesn’t apply to mothers šŸ™‚

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  10. Bhushavali permalink
    03/05/2016 12:02 am

    Truely there can be no one who loves like a mother! Truly non judgemental and unconditional!!!

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  11. Nicole permalink
    03/05/2016 1:26 am

    I’m so excited to celebrate our day with my mother, she would love my surprise for sure.

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  12. Masshole Mommy permalink
    03/05/2016 4:33 am

    I am looking forward to spending Mother’s Day on Sunday with the two people that made me a mom šŸ™‚

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  13. hannah gee permalink
    03/05/2016 5:00 am

    We have already had mothers day in the uk this years, but this is a wonderful tribute. You are so lucky to have had several mothers figures in your life, that really is a blessing. I am so thankful to have had that too. x

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  14. ģ”°ģ“ Czjai (@RebelSweetHrt) permalink
    03/05/2016 2:09 am

    So looking forward to this year’s Mother’s Day! It’s the first time in six years that I’ll be celebrating it with both my husband and son. šŸ™‚

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  15. violetaloredana permalink
    03/05/2016 2:41 am

    My mom is an example of a strong woman, she is a role model for me. And we should appreciate our mothers in all days šŸ˜‰

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  16. Sarah Bailey permalink
    03/05/2016 4:21 am

    This is a lovely post – Mother’s Day has been and gone over here already, however it is my Mum’s birthday next week so we are taking her out for dinner.

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  17. Judy permalink
    03/05/2016 7:02 am

    I thnk there’s a bittersweet category for those of us whose mother’s have passed on. I celebrate the memories and feel her love still. But her absence is huge.

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  18. RonRon permalink
    03/05/2016 10:17 am

    Happy Mother’s Day to all moms out there! You deserve all the praise and all the love the world has to offer!

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  19. Marvelous Mommy permalink
    03/05/2016 7:59 am

    I am very close with my mother. This year I’m spending Mother’s Day at Disney World!

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  20. Lori Felix permalink
    03/05/2016 8:02 am

    My mother inspired me in many ways. She taught me how to budget my finances and to find balance in my life. I love the picture of the squirrel holding the bouquet of flowers.

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  21. mtogiai permalink
    03/05/2016 12:01 pm

    Mothers day really is about all mothers, and not just the ones who birthed us. It is a celebration of every woman who has nurtured us in some way.

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  22. Krystle Chaney Cook permalink
    03/05/2016 9:19 am

    I wasn’t too close to my mom because she was alcoholic. She did teach me a lot though and I do miss her now that she’s gone.

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  23. priya aurora permalink
    03/05/2016 9:46 am

    I have no plans, but my girls are planning a surprise.

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  24. Shannon Peterson permalink
    03/05/2016 10:40 am

    My mom always made me believe I could do MORE – more of everything, and to never let anything hold me back!

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  25. Stephanie Pass permalink
    03/05/2016 2:58 pm

    My mom is the peacemaker in the family. She always gets everyone together. I wish I could be like her.

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  26. Cindy Ingalls permalink
    03/05/2016 3:20 pm

    My mom has always been an inspiration of unconditional love. No matter what I always knew she was there for me. Doesn’t matter how old you get, that is the best feeling in the world.

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  27. Ana De Jesus permalink
    03/05/2016 12:40 pm

    Our mother’s day was in March but it is lovely that you are honoring all the mothers out there bless you xx

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  28. Lisa Rios permalink
    03/05/2016 1:14 pm

    Motherhood is such a wonderful thing to experience & nothing can match to the power of it. I love that beautiful collage of mothers that looks amazing. To me my mother has been an inspiration to stay positive & stay honest to succeed in your life.

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  29. Rachel Mouton permalink
    03/05/2016 2:04 pm

    My mother is amazing! She doesn’t think she’s amazing, but she truly is <3

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  30. Monique Starks permalink
    03/05/2016 2:14 pm

    My brother and I need to figure out what we are doing for our mom this year. Thankfully I read this post because I almost forgot it was this Sunday! My mom’s strong work ethic is what I remember as a child. She had two children and still went to school to get her bachelors and masters. I’m so proud of her!!

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  31. Choudry Nazma permalink
    03/05/2016 3:32 pm

    Thank you so much for this amazing motivation monday mothers day post.I really enjoyed reading this.

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  32. The Binder Ladies (@thebinderladies) permalink
    03/05/2016 3:49 pm

    Other moms inspire me by the way they unconditionally love their children. No matter what they do, their moms are always right there, backing them up.

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  33. patricemfoster permalink
    03/05/2016 4:01 pm

    Mothers are like angels their words are magical. Now that I am a mother I understand how a mothers is so special and what the true meaning of mothers day meant. Without children there would be no mother and vice versa …Motherhood is hard with no guarantee but I personally feel its a rewarding journey for me.

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  34. sparkofsouthernmoms permalink
    03/05/2016 4:13 pm

    My mother inspired me to be the best I can be as a mother and a teacher for my son. She taught me that you will make mistakes, that is only human to do so, but as long as you learned from it. Try to make your children into people who will make it in society and that is able to make their own paths. To love your children but let them learn as they grow and guide them when needed.

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  35. Jessica Beal Harlow permalink
    03/05/2016 4:44 pm

    I have been a very lucky girl with an amazing Mother and Grandmother who taught me so much! I only wish I’d had them with me longer!

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  36. Mommy Makes Time (@mommymakestime) permalink
    03/05/2016 5:32 pm

    I love your Motivational Monday posts. They are so uplifting!

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  37. tiffanyhathorn permalink
    03/05/2016 8:59 pm

    Now that I am a mother, I can appreciate all that it means even more. Being a mom is something that requires a lot of love, energy, and even some sacrifice. And it’s all worth it.

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  38. Pingerrain permalink
    03/05/2016 9:23 pm

    I only started building my relationship with my mother when I was 13 years old. And it was hard, I tell you. I had many friction with my mother but nonetheless, her words are powerful to me. That’s what mum is to me.

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  39. Rosey permalink
    03/05/2016 9:29 pm

    I’ve grown to appeciate the hard wok that goes with mothering too. AND I’ve grown to appreciate all of the work my mom did too. šŸ™‚

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  40. Agnes Dela Cruz permalink
    03/05/2016 8:43 pm

    Another time of the year where we give tribute to our Mothers. šŸ™‚

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  41. Shub permalink
    04/05/2016 12:29 am

    I am a mom and I love my mom. I think after becoming a mom, I understand my mom’s love in a better way. Her struggles, her selfless work for me motivates me every single day.

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  42. Nicole Haas Etolen permalink
    04/05/2016 12:33 am

    Well known that being a mother is not easy enough to deal with any problems to anyone we love.. Being a mother, I think is the hardest part will/ will be taken, So that I call my mom as a super hero for me.! Happy Mother’s Day.!

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  43. Rebecca Swenor permalink
    03/05/2016 11:03 pm

    This is indeed an amazing post. I do believe too that mothering doesn’t just come from your mother. Instinct also has a big part in how we mother our children and others. This year on mothers day will be a hard one for my three sisters and I with the loss of my niece. Our mother is ill also so I was hoping to ban together with my other two sisters to make it a special day for our mother and my other sister who lost her precious daughter.

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  44. Shivansh Chaudhary permalink
    03/05/2016 11:47 pm

    I really miss my mother today, she has always been a source of motivation for me and my brother! Thank you for this post!

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  45. phyliciamarie permalink
    03/05/2016 11:53 pm

    I’m spending Mother’s Day this year in a really simple manner. My grandmothers from both sides of the family have passed away, so my mom feels a little lonely on the mothering. We’ll try to make her really happy by going to her favorite spots.

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  46. Ana Fernandez permalink
    04/05/2016 12:09 am

    when I remember how much my mom worked for us I want to continue and never surrender! She is the best!

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  47. Inspiring Kitchen permalink
    04/05/2016 12:14 am

    I am baking a cake for my mom. Cheesecake is her favorite. Happy Mother’s Day to you Eliz!

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  48. Stephanie Clark permalink
    04/05/2016 4:58 am

    Motivation mondaybis suck a great idea to get the creative writing juices flowing! Plus what better sunk user to share about then Mother’s Day and memories of your mother and being a mother. Happy Mother’s Day!

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  49. Stephanie Clark permalink
    04/05/2016 4:59 am

    Let’s try that again šŸ™‚ being on mobile with no internet is tricky when trying to tune! Motivation monday is such a great idea to get the creative writing juices flowing! Plus what better sunk user to share about then Motherā€™s Day and memories of your mother and being a mother. Happy Motherā€™s Day!

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  50. franckxethee permalink
    04/05/2016 5:23 am

    Moms are blessings as they are there to support you no matter what. I hope everyday is mother’s day to appreciate their importance.

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  51. mrpossible11 permalink
    04/05/2016 4:04 am

    Wonderful post. It is really an amazing article because it tends to talk about Mom. My mom is a motivating tool in the house

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  52. Jamie Yonash (@SweeterByDesign) permalink
    04/05/2016 6:01 am

    My mother has inspired me in more ways than I can even list! She is an amazing mother and grandmother!!

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  53. JamericanSpice (@Jamericanspice) permalink
    04/05/2016 6:58 am

    This was a very good read.
    I’m glad you had lots of women mothers around you to help you see inside of that life.

    Thanks for sharing this information.

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  54. Chubskulit Rose permalink
    04/05/2016 7:06 am

    Motherhood is such a great blessing to me. I wouldn’t trade my place being a Mom for any riches in the world. Becoming a Mom made me appreciate my own Mom even more!

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  55. Hip Mama's Place (@HipMamasPlace) permalink
    04/05/2016 7:11 am

    Wow, how did you put all these together? Such a lovely and long post on motherhood. It’s God’s gift to be a mother and one that I will never change in my life. My kids are my world to me! šŸ™‚

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  56. Parpar de Real permalink
    04/05/2016 7:23 am

    I can’t believe that we are talking about mothers day.

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  57. Gwendolyn Mulholland permalink
    04/05/2016 9:03 am

    I love the quote from the Mama Bear to her cub about quitting thinking and just start walking. So many times we get worried about the details and don’t start taking action. It is a reminder to get doing!

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  58. Hannah permalink
    04/05/2016 12:29 pm

    Love this. Mothers are such important figures that rarely get the credit they deserve!

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  59. Jennifer S permalink
    04/05/2016 9:31 am

    My relationship with my mother hasn’t always been that strong, but I am grateful that we’ve been growing closer the last few months and for the first time in a long time, I am looking forward to Mother’s Day.

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  60. oldermommystill permalink
    04/05/2016 9:55 am

    Love all the Mother related photos! Moms certainly deserve a special place in our hearts!

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  61. ģ”°ģ“ Czjai (@RebelSweetHrt) permalink
    04/05/2016 9:56 am

    Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there! Hope you have a wonderful Mother’s Day, too. šŸ™‚

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  62. aimlessmoments (@AimlessMoments) permalink
    04/05/2016 10:18 am

    Those lemurs are so cute! I usually go back and forth with my motivation levels. Some days I have a ton and others not so much so I have to take advantage of those days I do to try to get as much done.

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  63. webgal147 permalink
    04/05/2016 11:58 am

    Mother’s day always seems to be so rushed trying to make sure we see both mother’s on that day is hard then to try to do something for myself is impossible. I do like honoring both my mother and mother in law, but it’s just hard trying to spilT the day up evenly so either one doesn’t feel like we care more for one vs the other one.

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  64. Nicole Haas Etolen permalink
    04/05/2016 12:27 pm

    Mother’s day is our day, I wish it is our me time too.

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  65. QueenThrifty permalink
    04/05/2016 12:43 pm

    I always enjoy your quotes, motivational post, and beautiful photo’s.

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  66. Cynthia Nicoletti permalink
    04/05/2016 12:45 pm

    My mom aspires me each day. Love the photography

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  67. Camesha | Mama Motivator permalink
    04/05/2016 3:58 pm

    My mother inspires me on so many levels. I know I get a lot of my strength from her. My work ethic also largely comes from her. I hope to inspire my kids to follow their passions and blaze their own trails.

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  68. Kendra permalink
    04/05/2016 1:32 pm

    I love the quotes about mothers. Motherhood is truly one of the most beautiful things in life!

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  69. Leke Awonuga permalink
    04/05/2016 2:52 pm

    My mother is the light of my world. Can’t help thanking God for bringing me to this earth through her. Her selflessness and sacrificial heart giving is indeed a blessing of God, making her special to me in every way!! I believe everyone should value and cherish their mothers regardless of whatever or circumstances confronting them. They make us glow and a single utterance from a mother to a child is a blessing in disguise!

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  70. Fred Hawson (@3xhcch) permalink
    04/05/2016 3:24 pm

    Every day should be Mother’s Day. Our mothers are the most important person in our lives. We would not even be on this earth without them.

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  71. Girl, Unspotted permalink
    04/05/2016 4:15 pm

    It’s fast approaching and I still need to find my mom a present! Flowers never fails though. I think it’s a significant holiday because motherhood is a job that deserves an appreciation!

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  72. Ana Fernandez permalink
    04/05/2016 9:26 pm

    My mom always inspires me with her support on everything I do! I love her so much

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  73. Jennifer Corter permalink
    05/05/2016 6:17 am

    This is such a great post, Elizabeth! I truly enjoyed reading it! I can’t believe mother’s day is just around the corner! To me, it is crazy to think that I’ve been a mom for almost SIX years to my beautiful little boy, who I am constantly in awe of. After thinking I couldn’t get pregnant and finally did, he was and always be the greatest gift in the world. Nothing else can compare to the love of a child or their little hugs and kisses. And, as always, I love the collage!

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  74. Maria Lianos-Carbone (@amotherworld) permalink
    05/05/2016 7:11 am

    Oh yes, my mother has always inspired me because she came to Canada with pretty much nothing, and built a life for herself along with my father. They both continue to inspire me every day.

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  75. fred erick permalink
    05/05/2016 10:20 am

    Thank you for this article. I may not have spent a lot of time with my mother but I do have her and I do have a lot of mother figures like you. After all a mother is the most beautiful word in the English language. This article makes me think of messaging my mother.

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  76. Jeannette permalink
    05/05/2016 10:23 am

    My Mother is probably one of my best friends. I can call her and talk to her about anything and she will know what to tell me.

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  77. Liz Mays permalink
    05/05/2016 7:24 am

    I really liked the stories you included this week. The one about the test made me chuckle!

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  78. Laura Starner permalink
    05/05/2016 10:41 am

    My mom motivates me to keep going. She was a single mom so she had to be the mother and father.

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  79. Tiffany Yong permalink
    05/05/2016 11:44 am

    Mother’s Day is an annual event which most people will use to shower gifts to their mums… For me, I just hope she will be healthy and happy every day rather than just for one day!

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  80. mumwrites (@vixquips) permalink
    05/05/2016 12:10 pm

    Happy Mother’s Day! It is a celebration of the invaluable contribution our mums have in our lives! Mine might no longer be around but I will make sure to pay her a visit at the memorial to greet her.

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  81. Ana De Jesus permalink
    05/05/2016 1:58 pm

    Mothers take on so many roles and we should be more grateful for what they do for us!

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  82. debbiegilbey1 permalink
    05/05/2016 2:02 pm

    I am not a maternal person at all. This post was extremely well written. I loved the stories throughout especially about the Bear cub and then about the scholars. Excellently written

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  83. My Journey With Candida permalink
    05/05/2016 3:03 pm

    This year, we are celebrating Mothers Day with my Husbands 95 year old Mother.

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  84. Dhemz permalink
    05/05/2016 1:57 pm

    I’m pretty lucky to have a few mother figures growing up. From my grandma, mom and aunts. They will always be part of what I am today as a person, a wife, and a mom. Thanks for sharing!

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  85. Amy Jones permalink
    05/05/2016 3:50 pm

    Im planning a super lazy day with my mom, shes the pillar of our home and she needs to relax and enjoy herself sometimes! Im thinking yoga, candles, and home made cooking by me of course ! hehe.

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  86. teotwbrand permalink
    05/05/2016 5:26 pm

    I lost my mom a little bit over a year ago… so this is really hard for me to read in its entirety. The first half is Great.

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  87. Cindy Ingalls permalink
    05/05/2016 6:40 pm

    Mother’s day is the perfect time to celebrate all the little things she has done for you, even when she thought you weren’t looking.

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  88. Fashion Travels (@tauyanm) permalink
    05/05/2016 10:26 pm

    my mum inspires me in many ways, now that I am a mum i appreciate her more coz now i’m feeling all the hard ship she had with 3 kids haha love mothers

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  89. Karlaroundtheworld | Karla permalink
    05/05/2016 11:23 pm

    I love the pictures. I’ve yet to be a mom but I would always cherish and give all my heart to my own mother. I’ll be with her on Sunday!

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  90. Yona Williams permalink
    06/05/2016 6:33 am

    Your photos remind me of this Animal Planet special we saw recently. I love seeing the fierce protection of mama animals in the wild.

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  91. Julie Ann šŸ’• permalink
    06/05/2016 4:18 am

    I never understood how incredibly motherhood was until I became a mother. Mothers deserve to be recognized. Very inspirational writing! Happy Mother’s Day to you!! šŸ’™

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  92. Brian Manon permalink
    06/05/2016 6:54 am

    Love the photos. Happy Mothers Day to all the moms.

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  93. sparkofsouthernmoms permalink
    06/05/2016 7:23 am

    I think being a mother is the best thing. You get to nature them into being the best or better then you could have been. Having a mother to teach you right from wrong, being there through thick and thin is great too. Motherhood is to be celebrated and cherished.

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  94. Aprill permalink
    06/05/2016 7:44 am

    When I think about motherhood, I think of my aunt. Always so nurturing and attentive. She died a few years ago, and I really miss her around this time of year.

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  95. tp keane permalink
    06/05/2016 7:45 am

    My lasting memories of my mother that coincide with the word ‘motivation” was waking up in the mornings to her dripping water on my forehead. I was a heavy sleeper and that was her way of waking me up lol.

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  96. Melissa Bernardo permalink
    06/05/2016 1:16 pm

    I love being a mom šŸ™‚ Love all of your photos! Happy Mother’s Day!

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  97. Kathy permalink
    06/05/2016 7:41 pm

    What a great post. I can’t wait for Mother’s Day so that I can spend it with some loved ones. I’m not to positive on what I’m going to do, but it will most likely involve my girls.

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  98. Michelle Solee (@michisolee) permalink
    07/05/2016 5:07 pm

    Motherhood is not easy but it is something that I would not trade it for anything. Happy Mother’s Day!

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  99. jessicaanderson permalink
    07/05/2016 6:24 pm

    Yes, being a mom is truly the hardest and most rewarding job ever. I love watching my boy grow up šŸ˜

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  100. Adriana permalink
    07/05/2016 8:32 pm

    I always love reading these posts of yours! So inspirational!

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  101. Rachel Mouton permalink
    08/05/2016 5:26 am

    Awe <3 I love all of these mommies and mommy things. This is such an important role that we fill. Thank you for highlighting it.

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  102. Lorane Rhoden permalink
    08/05/2016 7:41 pm

    Mothers have a strength like no other …This Mothers Day I spent time with my family .. its all about the quality moments

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  103. Sunshine Kelly permalink
    08/05/2016 5:33 pm

    Happy Mother’s Day. It’s a day that we should be celebrate everyday not only on this special occasion. Although me and my mom not always see things eye to eye and sometimes we have arguments. But deep down I know that she is always right because she knows what is best for me.

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  104. Healing Tomato (@healingtomato) permalink
    08/05/2016 7:27 pm

    Mothers are the greatest source of inspiration. They are there for you during the best and worst times of your life. Great post

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  105. Melisa Sanchez permalink
    08/05/2016 11:51 pm

    My mother is always my role model. Right now being a mom to my son my mother is the teacher and all of her advises is my guide.

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  106. mskathykenny permalink
    09/05/2016 3:50 am

    She doesn’t allow us to give up. She always reminds us to get up after falling down. She tells us she loves us no matter what but she will also not tolerate if we do something wrong.

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  107. Lexie Lane permalink
    09/05/2016 8:40 am

    This is so lovely! For me, motherhood means being able to understand what the true meaning of unconditional love is.

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  108. Ashley (@AshleyKristineM) permalink
    09/05/2016 4:27 pm

    As usual, you’re an amazing writer. I loved this post. šŸ˜€

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  109. [email protected] permalink
    09/05/2016 9:48 pm

    Happy Mother’s Day. Whenever I talk about my mother, I get very emotional. She has been the source of my strength ever since. But looking at her now, makes me feel sad. Her sickness is slowly taking her away from me. She can’t even remember me as her daughter and that’s very painful. But with everything that’s happening, I know God is teaching me a lesson in life. He’s making me strong not just for my self but for the people I love, especially my mother. She will forever me the source of my strength and she never fail to motivate me.

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  110. Nilyn EC Matugas permalink
    10/05/2016 3:09 am

    Happy mother’s day to all mommas like me! This world is never the same without mothers! And for that, we should always be thankful. ā™„

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  111. Melgie permalink
    10/05/2016 3:53 am

    The Story about the advice a Mother would give is so true, and this post is really inspiring to all the mothers all over the world. It feels amazing to be a mom, and I appreciate what my mom has been through to raise me. Happy Mother’s Day!:)

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  112. Peachy A. permalink
    12/05/2016 3:13 pm

    There is no greater feeling and sacrifice than being a mother. It is just right that we honor and celebrate our mothers through Mother’s Day.

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  113. Holly permalink
    13/05/2016 10:05 pm

    Mother’s Day can be a particularly difficult day for me, since I grew up without a mother. Through the years I have sought comfort in the fact that I have had a few women in my life who have acted as role models and teachers for me. While they haven’t taken the place of a mother in my life, they have added something different and amazing that I am forever better for.

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  114. Holly @ Woman Tribune permalink
    13/05/2016 10:04 pm

    Mother’s Day can be a particularly difficult day for me, since I grew up without a mother. Through the years I have sought comfort in the fact that I have had a few women in my life who have acted as role models and teachers for me. While they haven’t taken the place of a mother in my life, they have added something different and amazing that I am forever better for.

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  115. Shelly permalink
    14/05/2016 8:15 pm

    My mom is the biggest motivating force in my life. She’s a strong woman yet calm and gentle. She’s my inspiration. I can never be as good as her.

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  116. kidneyfornikki permalink
    18/05/2021 4:50 am

    I loved the story about the mom and the civil service exam. The comment about the pastry sounds like something my grandmother would have said. My mom sometimes would tell me old adages but she got them from her mom first. Thanks for sharing this!

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