Mother’s Day… It officially became a national holiday to celebrate mothers here in the USA in 1914. It is always celebrated on the second Sunday of May. In my home country Lithuania, Mother's Day gets celebrated one week earlier, on the first Sunday of May. Lucky me, cause I get to be honored as a Mother two weekends in a row!
Life doesn't come with manual, it comes with Mom!
There are all types of moms out there: grandmothers, aunties, sisters, teachers, nannies, best friends... We all have that special person (or two) who helped us become the person we're today! It is one of my favorite celebrations of the year. When Nature around us is in full bloom, when birds sing a bit louder and a bit sweeter, when the fragrance of the fresh cut grass and tulips, and magnolias, and cherry trees lift our hearts up... It is a perfect time to hug our Mom a bit stronger, to give her an unexpected call and say how much you appreciate her. Or if you're short in words, send her some fresh flowers! Soul's Greenhouse will be happy to make your Mom smile a bit wider and feel more like a Queen!
We want to share with you some of our favorite poems about Mother. Please feel free to copy and write it on a greeting card for your Mom (or even better, write her a letter of how much you love her, including the poem, and mail it! She'll love it, guaranteed!)
Keep blooming, dear friend! And go and hug your Mom (physically or in your heart...)
You Let Me Know You Love Me
You let me know you love me
In so many different ways.
You make me feel important
With encouragement and praise.
You're always there when I need you
To comfort and to care.
I know I'm in your thoughts;
Your love follows me everywhere.
Thank you for all you've done
And given so generously.
I love you, my wonderful mother;
You're a heaven-sent blessing to me.
By Joanna Fuchs
A Thank You Note
You have told me
all the things
I need to hear
before I knew
I needed to hear them
To be unafraid
Of all the things
I use to fear
Before I knew
I shouldn’t fear them
By Lang Leav
Super Mom
Mom, you're a wonderful mother,
So gentle, yet so strong.
The many ways you show you care
Always make me feel I belong.
You're patient when I'm foolish;
You give guidance when I ask;
It seems you can do most anything;
You're the master of every task.
You're a dependable source of comfort;
You're my cushion when I fall.
You help in times of trouble;
You support me whenever I call.
I love you more than you know;
You have my total respect.
If I had my choice of mothers,
You'd be the one I'd select!
By Joanna Fuchs
When You Only Need a Smile to Say It All
Roses are red
Violets are blue
Happy Mother’s Day!
Sorry, you don’t have a kid who can rhyme.
—Anon.
A Thousand Thanks
Mother's Day brings to mind
The thousands of things you did for me
that helped make me happier,
stronger and wiser,
because I had you as a role model.
I'm grateful for all the times
you healed my hurts
and calmed my fears,
so that I could face the world
feeling safe and secure.
I'm thankful for all you showed me
about how to love and give--
lessons that now bring
so many blessings to me
each and every day.
Your sacrifices and unselfishness
did not go unnoticed, Mom.
I admire you, I respect you,
I love you.
And I'm so glad you're my mother!
Happy Mother's Day!
By Joanna Fuchs
Guiding Light Mom
Mom, from the time I was really young,
I realized I had someone...you,
who always cared,
who always protected me,
who was always there for me no matter what.
You taught me right from wrong,
and pushed me to do the right thing,
even when it was hard to do.
You took care of me when I was sick,
and your love helped make me well.
You had rules,
and I learned that when I obeyed them,
my life was simpler, better, richer.
You were and are
the guiding light of my life.
My heart is filled with love for you,
my teacher, my friend, my mother.
By Karl and Joanna Fuchs
What "Mother" Means
"Mother" is such a simple word,
But to me there’s meaning seldom heard.
For everything I am today,
My mother’s love showed me the way.
I’ll love my mother all my days,
For enriching my life in so many ways.
She set me straight and then set me free,
And that’s what the word "mother" means to me.
Thanks for being a wonderful mother, Mom!
By Karl Fuchs
Extra Special Mom
Mom, you’ve always been the best
A better mom than all the rest.
I’m thankful for all the things you do
I’m glad my mom is extra special you!
On Mother’s Day, I want you to know
You’re the greatest mom, and I love you so.
There’s one more thing I want to say:
I wish you Happy Mother’s Day!
By Joanna Fuchs
Star Mother-In-Law
Some mother-in-laws are possessive;
Their child they still want to own.
My mother-in-law’s love is like sunlight;
On both of us it shone.
Some mother-in-laws put you down;
They think you’re not good enough.
My mother-in-law shows approval,
Affection, and other good stuff.
Some mother-in-laws interfere;
They think that they know best.
My mother-in-law lets us be;
She’s better than the rest.
And so I just want to thank you
For being who you are;
You’ve made everything so easy;
As a mother-in-law, you’re a star!
By Joanna Fuchs
Love Is A Mother’s Gift
When God made mothers, He took great care
To fill their hearts with love so rare.
Their children are their greatest prize;
You can see the great love in your mother’s eyes.
Love, love is a mother’s gift
To their precious children, their hearts to lift.
Warm, tender and giving love
That grows them up healthy and happy.
Thank you, mother for all you give
To help me grow and to help me live.
I will love you forevermore,
My mother, my mom, whom I adore.
Love, love is a mother’s gift
To their precious children, their hearts to lift.
Warm, tender and giving love
That grows us up healthy and happy.
By Joanna Fuchs
