You can be sensitive and encouraging on Mother’s Day –

Families need us to be sensitive and encouraging on Mother’s Day. For generations, little ones eagerly worked to give moms and grandmothers hand-made treasures.  A family was simply Mom, Dad, children!

Today’s family units often include step-parents, blended families. Some children can have several “moms”. How do you handle that?

Death, divorce, distance have separated families; Mother’s Day can be painful at best. You have the opportunity to be an important encourager to those families this year.

Suppose you waited all day for a call from family that never came. Perhaps you have no children to bring you gifts; no mother or grandmother to shower gifts upon. It easily could be a sad time for you.

Thoughts go back to the phrase, “It’s not about you.” It isn’t whether you receive calls or gifts, or about grieving because parents and grandparents are gone. Question is, “Who can you share God’s love with this season? What lonely person can you encourage on Mother’s Day?”

Missing Your Mother or Grandmother?

Turn your misses into celebrations … extend a hand to such as these.

1. A widower who may have given gifts to his wife each year and now feels alone. Help him know he is not alone; he is loved and appreciated.
2. A woman living alone with no children; let this be the year that she, too, is shown love and honor. NOTE: In our church we celebrate motherhood by giving every lady a gift so none are left alone. Women are created to care for others … to “mother” them.
3. Children missing their mother. Whatever the age, be aware of those who have lost mothers or grandmothers this year and let them know in a tangible way you are praying for them and share their loss.
4. The list can be as large as you wish it to be. Our neighborhoods, care homes, hospitals are filled with lonely people. That loneliness can intensify on holidays; let’s help the hurting

And, for your moms/grandmothers, try these simple Mother’s Day tips to perk your thoughts and help you celebrate the season.

1. Your  time. As simple as that sounds, calling or spending even 30 minutest with someone tells them they are loved and cared for.
2. Cookies. A small paper plate of home-baked cookies with plastic wrap gathered around it and tied with colorful ribbon is a simple gift. Add fun stickers for more festive look.
3. Find out if they write letters. If so, give a small pack of note cards, enough stamps for each, and a pretty pen with colored ink. Again wrap in clear bag with colorful ribbon.
4. Do they enjoy reading? A book of poems or short stories would be welcome gift. Perhaps a small journal (with big lines) and a pretty pen will inspire them to write their thoughts or memories of the past. A music cd might be a welcome gift.
5. Small basket of goodies. Add dried fruit, nuts, crackers, candies. Check dietary needs.

You have the power to Make Someone’s Day this Mother’s Day!

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