All wonderful mothers — Happy ‘Mother’s Day’

[Moin91]

Sunday, May 11, 2008
Ishrat Hyatt

Islamabad

Today is Mother’s Day, so let us wish a happy day to all the wonderful mothers who are in this world, wherever they may be.

In Pakistan, this celebration is only now beginning to make an impact on our society and signs of celebration can be seen in places, especially the commercial outlets. But it’s a lovely way to honour your mother and detractors should not be allowed to dub it a ‘western’ idea and knock its importance — we have been taught that paradise lies beneath the feet of a mother — so celebrating this notion is in keeping with our belief. Sending flowers and gifts are now a common practice, so don’t be shy — send your Mum a

special message on her day; don’t forget to pamper her

and let her know you love her! Of-course we should always love and respect our parents but a designated day is a good idea to make her feel extra special.

So how did this day become universally dedicated to mothers? In the times of the ancient Greeks, Rhea, the Mother of the Gods, was honoured with a special festival, which some say is the forerunner of the present Mother’s Day. The first observation of a Mother’s Day in the United States took place in 1872 when Julia Ward Howe, social reformer and poet, suggested a day to honour mothers, a day dedicated to peace. Howe failed in her attempt to get formal recognition of her idea, which was influenced by Anna Jarvis, who in 1858, had attempted to improve sanitation through what she called Mothers’ Work Day.

Frank Hering of Indiana launched his campaign for observance of Mother’s Day in 1904 but was not too successful. Mary Towles Sasseen, a devoted teacher and daughter tried to begin the tradition of honouring mothers but a cruel twist of fate occurred in 1906, when she died in childbirth. Following her mother’s footsteps, Anna Jarvis Jr took Howe’s idea a step further and started her own crusade to found a memorial day for women by campaigning for a nationally recognized Mother’s Day.

Anna succeeded in getting her hometown to celebrate Mother’s Day on the anniversary of her mother’s death — the second Sunday in May.

Eventually, the second Sunday in May was officially declared as ‘Mother’s Day.’ by the American president and it has become the norm, even for us, since we follow the

western pattern. It is a busy time of year for mailmen in many countries, while telephone networks are also at their busiest, as it continues to be one of the most commercially successful holidays but never mind! Enjoy it for what it is and show your love.

 

[Moin91]

Happy 'Mother's Day' to all members of

 

[alibaz]

Happy Mothers Day

 

[araz]

I would like to felicitate2 mothers who are very important to me. Firstly, my own mother who not only brought me into this world but still at 86 yrs of age, makes a tremendous effort to single handedly look after my handicapped brother. Secondly, the mother of my own kids who is not only a great mother but a great friend and partner of 17 yrs. My hat off to both these great ladies.
Araz

 

[pacifist]

There is no word to say about MOTHER, this is the relation which will never end…….



My heartiest blessings & SALAM to your MOTHER on this occasion, may GOD retain this loving relation in our life for ever and salute to my great Mom.



M ... is for the million things she gave me,





O ... means only that she's growing old,





T ... is for the tears she shed to save me,





H ... is for her heart of purest gold;





E ... is for her eyes, with love-light shining,





R ... means right, and right she'll always be.


Put them all together, they spell "MOTHER,"
A word that means the world to me.



On this occasion we must have to pray for long & healthy life of our parents & for those who are not with us now.

(History of Mothers Day is to celebrate it on 2nd Sunday of May, which is on May 11th 2008)



Regards