"You Are Appreciated…"

I know, I know. This is likely the most cliche’ post of all the Mother’s Day related propaganda you’ll see today. Especially with “Dear Mama” embedded. However, in my sole opinion, there isn’t a song out there that describes the bond between a mother and her child(ren) like this song. It is one of those records that still manages to hit a nerve over 15 years later. If you ever wondered what love “sounded” like, this was the shining example. I’ll spare you the rest of my ramblings about how I believe this to be the greatest song ever penned. It isn’t about that.

Hopefully, by now, you’ve called your mother, grandmother, wife, sister – whatever – and wished them something they honestly deserve 365 days a year. If they have passed away, all respects and prayers in their memory are sent out. And if you happen to be a father raising your kid(s) alone, Happy Mother’s Day to you as well. With all the nonsense going on in the world today, being a good parent become that much more important.

Seeing as how this is my vehicle to speak to “the world,” from the bottom of my heart, Happy Mother’s Day to each and every mother – living and deceased. It’s a job that doesn’t pay, has long hours and is stressful as all hell. And that comes on top of lugging us around for nine months. I’m sure that was fun.  Regardless if you’re told this the other 363 days of the year (hopefully you receive this same love on your birthday, too), here’s to you.

You are appreciated.