Did you know that the woman responsible for Mother's Day becoming a legal holiday was not a mother? It is true. She was a daughter who wanted to honor her mother and all mothers. She fought hard and won to get the legal holiday Mother's Day.
However, she later regretted her efforts and tried to get the holiday cancelled after hearing "Happy Mother's Day"and seeing greeting cards and store bought flowers purchased for Moms. She really wanted Mother's Day to be a non-commercial holiday to honor mothers. She envisioned children and spouses writing letters to mothers expressing appreciation and gratitude. Imagine that! Taking the time to write a letter instead of signing your name to a greeting card.
I was reminded of this woman's journey as I ran 7 miles in the rain on the morning of Mother's Day. During my rainy run, I observed a man with a basket very carefully selecting the perfect flowers from his yard. I am assuming he lived there. Even though it was raining, he remained selective; picking only the perfect flowers for his bouquet.
Remember next year, "on Mother's Day".
