Happy Mothers' Day to all moms out there! This might be a late greeting but better late than never, right? (lol) Anyway, how was your Sunday folks? Did you treat your moms out? Gave a present? Did a chore? Sang a song? Sent a letter? Well, whatever you did is great as long as it's from your heart. *winks*

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A Special Day:

 

Mothers are God's angels in disguise. They are sent to make our lives easier and happier. They guide us and protect us. We are so blessed to have caring mothers who are always there for us 24/7-- no days off, no leaves and no paid times off. I can just imagine how hard it must be to do a lot of chores in a single day. So.. Hurrah to all amazing moms in the planet; especially to my Mama Girlette who is the epitome of beauty, character and motherly affection. She has always been an inspiration to me on how to be a Superwoman-- strong amidst hurricanes and loving despite the odds. I am truly blessed to have a mama like her. I can never ask for another mom. She is so patient and kind and kind- hearted and extremely generous. She'd always say, "God loves a cheerful giver". She always reminds me, us, her children, on the value of giving; which is why I'd always be grateful for raising us this way. I know I can't thank her enough for doing more than an awesome 'job' of taking good care of me from the moment of conception up until today. So what I thought of making her happy on this special day, aside from being a good daughter (hehe), was to buy her "happiness". My mama has the sweetest tooth I know of. She loves chocolates so much (not exaggerated). And I bought her a variety, although it's not that much but I think it's enough to make her feel special. (I hope so.)

 

To the sweetest Mother: this is for you :)

I love you Ma: to infinity and beyond :)

 

It was a hot day yesterday so we went out to chill after mass. I bought her her fave-- Chowking's Halo-Halo.

Cheers to this special day, Ma!

To have you as my mom is more than enough. I love you, Ma. Always and forever. :)

 

How about you, friends? How did you celebrate Moms' Day? :)

To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time

 

By  Robert Herrick  

Gather ye rose-buds while ye may,

   Old Time is still a-flying;

And this same flower that smiles today

   Tomorrow will be dying.

The glorious lamp of heaven, the sun,

   The higher he’s a-getting,

The sooner will his race be run,

   And nearer he’s to setting.

That age is best which is the first,

   When youth and blood are warmer;

But being spent, the worse, and worst

   Times still succeed the former.

Then be not coy, but use your time,

   And while ye may, go marry;

For having lost but once your prime,

   You may forever tarry.

Source: The Norton Anthology of Poetry Third Edition (1983)

My Reply:

 

From The Virgins, Making Much of Time

 

The blooming rosebuds have gathered

Fresh, young not withered.

The same flower that smiles

With seconds of a thousand miles.

 

Yes, the fiery ball of fire

High above and rises

Shall also bend lower.

But we say there are still doses

Of sunlit-kissed petals

Glittering with crystals.

 

Yes, the purest is best

Naive; and blood is warmest.

But it takes hours to choose and see

To give our pollen to any bee.

(Tick tock will stop.

Old Time will drop.)

 

Yes we're not coy, we use time wisely.

Making sure we won't marry

To just anybody.

Because love is prime

So we don't press time.

Than to marry

And be sorry.

 

Jong