What do you think a mother is? Is it someone who has given birth? A someone who looks after a child? Or a someone who support a child? There are hundreds of different mother's definitions, but one thing they all have in common, nd that is they are all made for love.

Today, as we celebrate and commemorate the Mother's Day, we should not forget to greet and give even a simple gift to our mothers. Take note, gifts is not only about material things but anything that you can give with love, just to make her day special.

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Last year, I have read the essay of Anita S. Meily with the title, When you see a Mother, you see God. The title itself shows that mother's love symbolizes God. It started with the first paragraph;

“GOD could not be everywhere physically. So he created mothers”. This common saying. Everybody loves a mother, for it is a mother who gave us life.

Just imagine how God love everyone of us, that He created a mother not just to give offsprings but to show what a real love is. For ladies who are still waiting for the perfect man, once you find it look on how he treat his mom, as they said "the way a man treat his mother, is the way how she will treat you as a wife"; because mothers also show what sacrifices and respect is.

In todays, mothers doesn't only represent woman, for example a single dad who manage to stand as a mother just to give a full love to their children. Even animals show great love to their babies, their rule is to take care and provide what it needs, like what a real human is.

"They said there's no a perfect mother," so when you have hatred or feel bad about your mom, this is the perfect time to say sorry(be humble) and bring back all the love once you were created. Still have a time, don't wait for another day to pass.

How was my Mother's Day went?

I woke up early in the morning to get flowers in our own garden, serve as my gift to Mama Mary.

For us, Roman Catholic, the rule of Mama Mary in Jesus Christ's life is very important, that's why we always include her in our church activities and prayers, like rosary.

Next, I go to my mom and gave her my simple gifts. It was last month when she told me that she wants to buy a terno "pambahay" clothes. She already told me to look for it in mall or in online shop but after few days she told me not to do it for now, because she need the money for emergency purposes. Now a perfect time, chance for me to pick it as the best gift to give, and fortunately she loves it so much.

I also greet my relatives and friends who are already a mom, and I see that they are so happy being a mom although some of them don't have partner. My mom's favorite food is "pancit" or "bihon", and since it is Mother's Day she cook it while father is preparing other recipes, we are having our family bonding while watching TV. Yesterday, they went to my god parents' house for the farewell party of their daughter, and they got home late but with these bring home. So we also add it for today's video haha

I haven't take photo of what we cook earlier because father don't like to take photos while we are in the table.

That's it just a simple celebration yet a meaningful one. My mom is so loving and understanding, she appreciate every simple things, and I know someday I can give her more than what she deserves.

For all the mother's out there, to all the fathers who stand as a mom, to all sisters and brothers who became a mom to their siblings, to every fur moms, teachers, for all members of LGBTQ+ who became a mom, for all MOMahalin kalang pero iiwan din charr haha. A blessed and happy mother's day to all of you.

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May 8, 2022

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