Dad fought the good fight. Whether our fathers lived up to our expectations or not, perhaps that is the best gift they can give us.

Cheerful people leave a lasting impact. The joy, mirth and laughter that follow a cheerful soul bring gifts of optimism and a sort of sunrise to the spirit of others. We have a choice. We can be determined to be cheerful or we can be restrained, unremarkable and boring.

On this Mother’s Day, all of this reminds me that our mothers are truly to be called blessed forever. The love they give is more than we can ever return. So, today I will pray for all mothers. I will remember their love that gives us life.

I wonder what it might be like, or what sort of kindnesses we might extend if we recognized God in the face of everyone we meet.