Thankful On Mother's Day

When I was a younger single mom I didn’t like Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, Birthdays or any day that pointed out to the world that I was single, alone and unrecognized. I always feel for other moms on these days too. It is hard to live in a world that is celebrating a big deal when there is no deal going on in your own life. The kids were too young to know to remember it and I had homeschooled them so they may not be reminded by me either. It was just too painful, so it went ignored. If I did anything at all it was usually for some other unappreciated single mom and that would take the edge off.

Cool thing though…

When you raise your kids with lots of love eventually it pays off. This last year things have been very different in the George household. My kids have become teenagers and even young adults and they have made these days very special in my life. Today is Mother’s Day and I actually got a present. It was a very thoughtful gift as my children know I love all things Canadian. There were nuts, chocolates, Canadian Ice Wine tea, and my very favorite maple syrup. My son informed me that these were chosen carefully as things they know I liked when I relaxed and they wanted to see me relax more. Nice eh?

I have a lot to be thankful for these days. Business is good. Zechariah is a fine young businessman and leader who has proven to be a valuable asset to our networking organization. Joshua is excelling in school and has decided he wants to be a lawyer and pursue politics. I have no doubt he will be very successful at it. Naomi has turned into a beautiful and delightful young woman with a sharp mind and good social skills. She has overcome a lot this last year and I am very proud of her.

So if you are going through hard times and wondering if you are going to make it, I would encourage you to hang on and keep going. If you are having a rough go with one of your kids, don’t give up. If your money situation sucks, keep working and try new things. Eventually something will start to click for you. Keep your chin up. Someday you are going to be able to look back with thankfulness and wonder how it all worked out. You will be so glad that it did.

Happy Mother’s Day!

Always Loyal2U,

Kerry George

 

Ps. We added a MompreneurMeetUp group to our growing arsenal of connectivity. We thought it might be a value add for all the other things we do including the Kids In Cowtown site.

 

By the way if you are a mom who didn't get any flowers we will buy a beautiful bouquet for the person who sends us the best photo of something in Calgary. Photos must not be copywrited. Original photos only. Post here on our Facebook page and also email jpg to kidsincowtown@gmail.com

Contest details are here.