A Mother's Day

By Michael Knight

Sunday 10 May 2009

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The greatest honour we can bestow upon a person in our societies, is that of Mother. The most magical act on Earth is possibly the creation of another living soul. A tiny breathing ball of living flesh that has been apart of you for such a long time, how long, no one really ever knows.

An almighty force, the creator of nature who some call God, has entrusted women as the guardians of our most precious — our children. It is neither a role that is easy nor without much sacrifice.

It's a play encompassing many roles where ultimately, you as a mother give your life for that of another. Mothers are often sacrificial lambs that endure almost anything for the betterment of their children and loved ones; prepared to end their life if ever the need arises to save their child. Once watching a mum in a complicated birth being given the option to either save herself or her baby. She chose the baby, of course. Shortly after delivering the newborn she asked "is she healthy". After hearing the words "Yes" and the baby crying, the mother died. A true sign of a mother's courage and ability to sacrifice herself for another. An act of pure love that only a few truly understand.

There's no doubt that a good mother is the product of a good woman and person, one who also imparts her love and kindness upon other loved ones such as husband, family, friends and everyone really. But watch out those her ruffle her feathers and mess with her children. You will wish you were in some other town or the invisible man taking off your clothes real quick.

To take a child, let alone a baby away from his or her mother is a sin and crime of the highest order — make no mistake about this.

Mothers provide, protect and nurture their young with the gentleness of a pussycat, yet ferocity of a wild lioness. And so it should be, as their are many dangers in the world. And only you as a mother know what's really best for your child. So don't listen to others and stick with your intuition.

So where would we all be without mothers? Well the simple answer is — not here — on planet Earth, or should I say Mother Earth. There are others that could better answer this, however we as children and adults wouldn't have all the fine qualities we have without our mums, although some may say scars, jokingly of course. Don't worry mums, wait til I write about Father's Day and what fathers are about, or NOT!

For many of us, our good qualities may include learning how to be strong yet caring, understanding, tolerant and empathetic. Being shown how to be playful, laugh and have fun, and don't forget being silly at times. We learn about our emotions and understand it's ok to show our feelings. Without a mum we may never learn the meaning of love. Mum's just seem to know what each of their children need, boy or girl, troubled or otherwise — they just know. I believe they are incredibly spiritual and deeply connected to all things. To other beings and to sources not many of us fully understand.

It's no doubt a privilege to be a mum, in more ways than I can possibly say. You mums know how lucky you are. Being able to create a life has to be the most important role and job of all time. It's easy for many of us to lose sight of this fact as giving birth and mothering is done by so many. And let's not forget the internal joys and pleasures of raising children. The love and feelings — there ain't much on the planet that comes close. Being either a Prime Minister, President or CEO of a large company is a distant second to that of being a mum. Even a simple and humble man like yours truly can see this. So all you career minded women who are thinking of perhaps not having children, please think again.

Without sounding weird, I truly hope I come back as a woman in my next life and can bear life to six or more children. Yes, I know what you mothers are thinking. "You, say that now, but wait until you have given birth to your first child."

Every day should be Mother's Day as good mums everywhere are possibly the most amazing creatures on the planet. With their eternal love for their children, no matter how difficult or what the odds are, they will move heaven and Earth for their child's safety. Nothing is as important to them as is the welfare of their children.

Be proud, smile and please keep loving, tolerating and being affectionate to us (pathetic at times) males — we will come good eventually(here's hoping), but nowhere as perfect as a 'good mum' I'm sure. But of course you already knew this. Smile. You are sometimes treated badly, so on behalf of all men I apologise for our poor behaviour. Please forgive us — again.

So on this fine Mother's Day and whether you are showered with gifts, flowers, chocolates, a bottle of red, a hot air balloon ride, picnic or outing of some kind with your children and hopefully a good man who loves and appreciates you in return, or whether you just get a 'big hug', have a wonderful day and everyday from this day forward. You are truly deserving and worthy of all good things.

I guess all mum's know that no amount of materialism can ever surpass the unconditional love and feelings that transpire between you and your flesh and blood. Their sweet smiles and sad face when they are feeling hurt and down. Their vulnerability and pain brings you to tears, all you ever want for them is to be well and happy. Your child came from inside you, and is every part of you. The feelings, emotions and connectedness a mother feels with her child, no man, let alone me, could ever explain this magical bond, so I shan't try.

To my mother — thank you and I am sorry for all the pain I have caused you — I have and will always love you, although I may not tell you this or show this everyday. I would be nothing without you.

Just thank you for being mum, and being there.

With all the love I have
Michael