Mother’s Day Blessing

To the Moms of Littles, the Moms of Teens, the Moms of In between

the Moms navigating potty training and middle school

I salute you

To the women who have never given birth, but do the work of Mothering

I salute you

How brave you are to show up

To the stepmoms and In- laws , who welcome children that are “not yours” in with open arms ,

who make them feel right at home

I salute you

to the expectant moms and the newborn moms,

who can’t wait for your journey to Begin

I salute you

To the Joyful , Thriving , living -your -best life mom ,

I salute you

To the grieving Mom, the navigating a difficult season Mom,

The single moms and widowed moms, doing the work of two parents

I salute you

the unseen and uncelebrated

I salute you

To the Moms who are doing their best, leaving it all on the field, giving all of you everyday

the Moms teaching, coaching, leading

I salute you

The moms teaching manners and the golden rule and virtues,

the mom that models this with a smile and grace

and shows by her example how to be a genuinely kind human

I salute you

This is the Best Work

the beautiful, difficult work

The Deep down work

the work that the world ignores for 364 days a year

I see you young moms

tired arms, aching back, sore breasts

and I remember that the world needs your

Enthusiasm

I see you seasoned moms

in your laugh lines and crows feet perfection

and I am reminded that the world needs your hard won

Wisdom

I salute you

Happy Mothers Day

with love, from Jenny