Here
we are again about to embark on May 11, 2014. It's that time to
recognize our mothers and enjoy the commercialism of the day, e.g.,
dinner, gifts, flowers and extra TLC. To honor and cherish our mothers
on a daily basis should be the refrain and for many of us; our daily
acts of love reflect that ideal. To participate in a national
recognition of our mothers is the icing on the cake. I've decided for
2014; to provide links to a few of my previous favorite posts on
motherhood featuring that wonderful poem by Sherry Martin, "Your Mother is Always With You" and
to touch on the various tributes by other bloggers. Maya Angelou's
tribute to her mother in her book; "Mom & Me & Mom"provides a
honest and soul searching account of the complexities that are inherent
in many of these relationships. There will always be that continuum from
the 'super' to the deeply flawed mothers as well as that chance of
reconciliation and gaining wisdom from the lessons learned.
'Circle of Love': Black Art Depot
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| Photo Credit: Ken Charnock |
Abuja: Nigeria's National Assembly
As
we celebrate our mothers this Sunday; we must also be mindful of those
who are suffering great anguish.The plight of the Chibok Mothers in
Nigeria and their abducted daughters have now moved on to the world
stage. Mothers of many countries/nations/townships as well as those who
believe in fairness and the rights of human beings to excel and reach
their highest potential are speaking out. They are urging Nigeria and
the global power brokers to bring "our girls home"!
Kidnapped Nigerian Schoolgirls
The
power of music is transcendent and a quote by an unknown author "music
is what feelings sound like" rings true. It can make you laugh and
bring sheer joy and it can also make you weep as if there is no
tomorrow. The above song created by Quincy Jones for the "Roots"
soundtrack evokes the latter for me. Yes,
this was in response to the Transatlantic Slave Trade, however, it is
apropos for the abduction of these young girls into bondage and a 'hell
on earth' that those of good conscience cannot comprehend. Many
of us viewed an Islamist terrorist leader boast about these
young ladies' fate. Heartbreaking. These precious souls not only require
our prayers but a resolution by 'any means necessary'. Extreme
urgency and diligence begs the moment. I must believe that they are
alive and will survive any interventions on their behalf! With that said
and the adage, "many things are true at once"........
PEACE AND BOUNTIFUL BLESSINGS TO ALL MOTHERS
2 comments:
Have a wonderful day!
I'm praying for all the moms of the stolen girls.
What a world we live in, when some crazy fanatic feels he has the right to ruin the lives of so many precious women!!!
Thank you and may your day be a good one. I so agree with you about that situation in Nigeria and also think about the mothers who've lost their children under the most horrendous circumstances. Peace....
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