Do you know what day it is on Sunday, 8th of May? It's Mother's Day. 

 

It's the second Sunday of May and most countries honor mothers and motherhood. It is celebrated as Mother’s Day.  Share us your stories about how it is celebrated in your country. This is a nice time to remember how we love our mother. And it is great to know how people from other countries express their love for  their moms. To name a few of the countries that celebrate this special day on the second Sunday of May are Belgium, Australia, Philippines, United States of America, Venezuela, Taiwan, Canada, Japan, Malaysia New Zealand, and Malta.

 

In the Philippines, it is a time to spend with our mother. She becomes the center of affection and recognition for all her unselfish love of bringing up the children and taking care of the family. Members of the family gather together for a simple feast at home. In a simple but loving way, we give her tokens of appreciation. She enjoys receiving a flower, or a greeting card, or a special meal, or  we watch a movie together , or just stay home enjoying the day.  If it is not possible to be home on that day, children call home and greet their mom  or send her cards and flowers.  In our country she is fondly called Ina, Inay, Nanay, Inang, Mama, Mamang, Mommy, Mader, Ma and Mamita.

 

Today I remember my most loved mother, and I want to share with you my poem for her. 

 

I Love my Mama..

I remember her fragile hand when I touched her

Her whispers full of love and care when I was troubled

Her wisdom she shared to me when I seeked her advice

Her smiling face when I have given birth to my eldest

Her caring ways when she looked after my sons while I was at work

I remember the late nights we stayed up sharing endless stories

The early walks we had in the morning

The delicious meal we prepared together

The sweet lullaby she sang to my baby

The special fried chicken she saved for me after school

The all-time-favorite spaghetti she always cooked for us

The hard earned money she saved to buy me my Prang

Her favorite reminder to all of us to “Love One Another”

Her unparalleled patience, kindness and love

Her sacrifice being a mom to all six of us.

I love you Ma.  -  SLE-MCE 06052011

 

On that special how do you celebrate Mother’s Day?  Come and join the discussion.

 

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  • Thank you Valentine. It is true that it's not only on special days like these we should show our love to our mother. Everyday is always the best time to express our love and care for her.
  • for me everyday, like a Mother's day!!! to express my love and care! 

    and what about Father's day?!!............

    thanks for sharing!

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