Every student was born out of a mother

STUDENTS often find themselves reflecting on the impact their mothers have had on their lives.

From the early years of childhood to adulthood, mothers play a crucial role in shaping their children’s values, beliefs, and behaviours.

As students grow and mature, they begin to appreciate the sacrifices, love, and guidance that their mothers have provided throughout their lives.

To the most amazing mothers, Happy Mother’s Day!

Your kindness, strength, and guidance have made us who we are today.

This week I bring a word of appreciation to our mothers.

I understand some of us haven’t had the love of our mothers.

Some didn’t even have an opportunity to see their mothers.

There are however some who have rogue mothers, while some are blessed to have good mothers.

May those who haven’t had their Mothers love, find comfort from the Lord and those who care for them.

At times when I write I also understand some scenarios and situations which some of us go through on a daily basis.

But it shall be well. Tomorrow is a day to celebrate Mother’s Day.

As students, you come from different backgrounds and today we acknowledge biological mothers, stepmothers, foster mothers, surrogate mothers, single mothers, working moms, military moms, and other mothers, through relations or associations.

Their job is still tireless and often thankless.

When it is done right, the job is still about unconditional love, even when that means showing tough love.

Many times, if we don’t make a point to intentionally and fully express our gratitude to our mothers regularly or at least once a year, we run the risk of forgetting to appreciate one of the most fundamental truths about our lives; that we only exist because of our mothers.

It remains a lifelong commitment. Even after a child matures, graduates, and is gainfully employed, they will still look up to their mothers.

I have noticed that some students go astray due to a lack of mother’s love, and in such cases they tend not to care.

Some abscond from lectures because they have no support from their mothers.

Some end up quitting school when they don’t have mothers.

In most cases, the first person to be blamed for children’s failures is often the mother.

If an adult child weds or even procreates, the mother continues to look after her grandchildren.

They cut the umbilical cord at birth, but there are other bonds that stay intact.

Mothers are the glue that holds our lives together.

They coddled and cuddled us when we could do nothing for ourselves.

As we grew, they were our nurses, doctors, dieticians, and psychologists.

They taught us, protected us, preached to us, guided and guarded us, they were uncanny human lie detectors and untiring sounding boards.

Mothers laughed at our jokes, no matter how corny they were, and cried with us when our hearts were breaking.

When we are in trouble, our mothers feed us and clothe us.

Mothers are many individuals rolled into one.

When we go back to college, mothers remain on our backs to make sure we are well catered for.

Mostly when students have issues, they first address them to their mothers before taking them to their fathers.

If you delay going home, mothers are the first to check on you as students.

So, for Mother’s Day, we have a few special wishes for the mothers out there — any age, any stage of life, and with any prefix or modifier in front of the word mother.

As students’ progress through academic journey, and face challenges along the way, they start to recognize the valuable lessons that their mothers have imparted to them.

Whether it’s teaching them the importance of hard work, resilience in the face of adversity, or kindness towards others, students come to appreciate the wisdom and guidance that their mothers have shared with them.

These lessons shape students’ character and influence how they navigate the complexities of life.

I hope you are going to make your mother feel special on this day.

As students reach milestones such as graduation or embark on new adventures in college or careers, they often take a moment to reflect on the unwavering support and encouragement they have received from their mothers.

Gratitude fills their hearts as they realise the sacrifices made by their mothers to ensure they have a bright future ahead.

Students express appreciation for the countless hours spent helping with homework, attending parent-teacher conferences, and providing emotional support during challenging times.

Mother’s Day is a celebration honouring the mother of the family or individual, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society.

It is celebrated on different days in many parts of the world, most commonly in March or May.

Let’s send a very heartfelt Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there.

On a typical morning, we wake up with a whole reality waiting for us.

Before the day passes us by, pick up the phone or say a silent prayer letting her know how much you appreciate the greatest gift you could ever receive Flowers would be nice. Take them out, pay the bills. Until we meet for a toast, let’s love our mothers

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