Mothers and Memories

“Precious father, loving mother, fly across the lonely years; and old home scenes of my childhood, in fond memory appear. Precious memories, how they linger, how they ever flood my soul; in the stillness of the midnight, precious, sacred scenes unfold.”

Some of the fondest memories of life are those cherished recollections of a saintly mother and her loving care. We never forget the surprise parties, the cookies only she could make, and the gentle hugs and kisses that made every hurt go away. Mothers are special, irreplaceable people. They deserve to be honored.

As youngsters we understood how special they were. We proudly presented them with the first flowers of spring, showered them with kisses, and bestowed upon them special love and honor. But, have we continued the practice?

Let’s not forget that they still need and deserve to be treated in a special way. Solomon wrote: “Despise not thy mother when she is old” (Proverbs 23:22). The debt we owe cannot be repaid. Flowers, cards, calls and visits need to be frequent. One day is not enough! People of all ages need to know that they are loved, but especially mothers.

Jesus taught a powerful lesson from the cross as he looked down to see his mother staring up. To her he said, “Woman (a term of honor and respect), behold thy son,” Then turning to his trusted disciple, John, he said, “Behold thy mother” (John 19:26, 27). In the darkest hour of his life, his love for his mother was apparent. His heart went out to her.

Is His example not worthy of imitation? Make all the memories precious. Make every day Mother’s Day! It’s still not too late to start.