Friday, May 11, 2012

Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Lisa's Corner: Mother’s Day: More than just the presents


By Lisa Goudy

What are you getting your mother for Mother’s Day? I’d be surprised if the majority of people could honestly say that question had not been circling in their minds this past week. With Mother’s Day on Sunday, it’s become custom that we get something for our mothers on this special day. Not to mention how the news has been constantly streaming in our ears since statistics came in showing that men spend more than women for Mother’s Day.

But I don’t think that’s what Mother’s Day is really about. Sure, the gifts for your mother are a nice way to show your appreciation. Firstly, I think you should appreciate your mother (and father because the same argument applies to Father’s Day) every day of the year, not just this one day out of 365.

That said, since it’s a common tendency for people to take other people for granted, highlighting your appreciation on this one day is a prudent reminder of how precious our mothers really are.


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