In the United States, Mother’s
Day is celebrated annually on the second Sunday in May – this year's date is Sunday, May 14th.
Mothers are honored as protectors and nourishers of children, and by extension, of all humanity. Long before Americans celebrated Mother’s Day, people in Europe honored mothers on the fourth Sunday of Lent on Mothering Day. During the Middle Ages, women laborers, apprentices, servants, and those who worked as domestic servants would be given the day off to return to their mothers and the “mother” church. Family reunions were held, with sons and daughters assuming all household duties and preparing a special dinner on honor of their mother.
No need to go to a store and buy a gift – Mother’s
love gifts from the heart like handmade cards and drawings or a flower picked
from the garden. You could make a coupon book for her with special things like
help with household chores, washing her car, breakfast in bed, or a family
movie night where she gets to choose what to watch. She will love whatever you
give her because it’s from YOU!
Let’s honor the women who raised us because they make
sacrifices for us each and every day and nurture our families and communities.
Happy Mother’s Day to the
wonderful ladies on our IAA Staff
& our Board of Directors.
We appreciate all you do for the
prevention effort each day!
And, special thanks to April and our friends at LakelandMom.com for suggesting some awesome ideas for things to do in and around Lakeland this Mother's Day Weekend:
https://lakelandmom.com/mothers-day/
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