Happy Mother's Day - The Importance of Mom

It is Mother's Day again in the United States. A day of celebration, of remembering all the amazing things moms do, of attempts at breakfast in bed by husbands and kids, flowers and cards. It is also a tough day though for those women who are struggling with infertility, miscarriages, or the loss of a child. Remember them today and reach out to them and let them know you know they are hurting. 

Moms are important and that message was reinforced for me these past two weeks as a mom in our community passed away. She was the younger sister of the women who helps me in my house with laundry, cooking, and cleaning. That death has rippled through the community as her three kids (ages, 1, 5, and 7) have been sent to live with other family members. Now, they all have another child to feed, clothe, and pay the school fees for. The chances just increased dramatically that these children, especially the 1-year-old, will struggle and may not survive. These happens frequently across Indonesia after a mom dies. Moms are really important! 

To end on a happy note though I want to celebrate my mom! She and my dad recently visited and it was so good to see here and have some precious long conversations. I miss her a lot and I know the feeling is mutual! 

Happy Mother's Day Mom!