...FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK...
Mother’s Day is an opportunity to
show our mums how much we love and
appreciate everything that they do.
Being a mum can be a thankless
job. Children are often the source of a
mother’s greatest joys but also the greatest
heartaches.
A simple smile from her child can dazzle
a mother’s world. A sharp retort from the
same child can shatter her heart.
As someone who has to face this year’s
Mother’s Day without my mum, take it from
me - make every single day with her count.
We never really prepare for the enormity of
losing a parent; the pain is indescribable.
It is the loss of so many things; the
security of her loving you no matter what
and being more interested in your life than
anyone else on the planet. It is the loss of
the strongest bond in the universe. It rips
your heart out that they are gone. Forever.
You miss everything, even the annoying
things. I’d give anything now to have my
mum nagging me about something. I’d
now relish the opportunity to run some
errand she finds hard to do herself. And I’d
give every material possession I have for
just one hug.
If you are lucky enough to still have
your mum with you, start from this
Mother’s Day forward to appreciate
her every single day. Tell her you love
her often. When she needs assistance
remember that when you were little, she
helped without question. When she nags
you, see it for what it is and be glad of it - it
is concern for the welfare of her greatest
treasure, you. And remember that a smile
or a snarl can make or break her day.
Happy Mother’s Day
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HDI
HILLS DISTRICT
INDEPENDENT
Issue 47 | May 2019
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