“ We are all different and that’s beautiful” – Karen Salmansohn
Written by Claudia Soruco
In light of mother’s day, I would like to take a moment to honor and appreciate ALL types of moms out there on this planet. Moms come in all shapes, sizes, personalities and circumstances; but certainly what they have in common is the unconditional love for their children.
For those working moms, I know how hard it must be for you when your kids grab onto you as you walk out the door for another workday and say “Mommy stay home today!” Even if they do not say it, their gloomy look in their eyes when you are leaving might be hard enough to make you feel guilty and miserable. Let me express my most sincere admiration and recognition. Even though your child does not yet recognize the value of a career or an extra paycheck, he or she is extremely proud of you. I know this because I am one of them. I am the daughter of a hard working- woman, who has taught me to be strong, independent, responsible, and goal-oriented person. Seeing her battling each day at work, showed me that women, like men, are capable of succeeding in the workforce. The most valuable lesson I have learned from a working mom is to always fight for what I want and believe.
May you stop feeling and thinking that you cannot be a good mother because you are working, or that you are missing too much about your kids’ milestones because this is not truth. May you be easy in yourself, find creative ways to connect with your children during your days off, and always believe that you are doing a great job and you are doing enough.
For the stay-at- home-moms, do not ever think we are under the impression that you don’t do anything during the whole day. In fact, I also admire you for having the selfless, caring and strong determination and perseverance of waking up each morning and taking care of every detail of your child’s life and well being. I imagine it isn’t easy at all.
When people judge you or make comments such as “You don’t have a job” or “It must be nice to sleep and watch TV all day,” I would really like for them to take your place for at least one day: Running from here to there, having short amount of quiet time (when you go to the bathroom to check Facebook), trying to balance everything, and meeting the expectations of being the best mom in this world. Unfortunately, I cannot make that happen; however, I can encourage them to tell you a big THANK YOU! Thank you for teaching us patience, kindness and commitment when we watch you do your hard job every day.
Now it is the time to appreciate all the single moms for their remarkable sacrifice and their hard labor of raising children on their own. I see you working two jobs or extra hours so that you can have a birthday party for your child. I see you struggling to find a friend or family who can take care of your kids a few days because you have a business trip. I also see you crying at night because you feel overwhelmed and sometimes judged by society. I see you and at least in this special day I want to tell you “You got this”, “Your constant effort, time and energy are going to be over appreciated.” I want you to feel proud of yourself because you surely are teaching your kids they could do anything.
On mother’s day, I also want to celebrate all those moms who have lost a child. I don’t have the right words to comfort you, but please be aware of my profound love for you not only on this day, but also on every day of your existence. I know there is not a day, hour, or minute you stop missing your child and that you still feel that empty spaces never get filled. For that, let me send you a huge hug full of peace and hope and express my gratitude for teaching us that we should never take absolutely anything for granted.
For all of those who have taken the role of moms, whether they are dads, grandparents, guardians, adoptive moms, aunts, uncles, and more. You all are not forgotten, you also deserve this celebration. I do not your particular circumstance, but I know you are have taken on the mom’s role with pride and honor. Thank you for you smart decision to bring a child into your life and for your braveness of teaching loving values to someone who needed it the most.
To all Kinds of Moms, let’s celebrate your infinitive love, sacrifices, and hard work. And understand that you all together are the real meaning of motherhood.
Thank you for your time,
Leave your comments below 🙂 I would love to hear from you.
Claudia Soruco.
