I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all mothers out there for the work they do every day! I've had one of the best mom's ever growing up and I am lucky that she is still healthy and a big part of my life. She has shaped me into the woman I am today with strong morals, good budget/saving skills, a kind heart, etc. (not to brag). Without her good example, I wouldn't be who I am today.
I was blessed with other positive female role models too such as coaches, grandmothers, aunts, family friends, etc.
While I am not an actual mother myself yet, I do consider myself a "mom" to my 14 Compassion sponsored and correspondence kids. While in the Philippines, 14 (almost 15) year old Zymvra asked if he could call us mom and dad which was a special moment. Now every few sentences he calls us mom and dad in the letters he writes to us. Some of the other kids call us parents too and a few call us auntie & uncle. I care about each of them as I would my own child.
I'd like to thank all mothers out there and encourage you to sponsor a child today in honor of your mother :) Or even just write to your sponsored children and tell them to give a special message of thanks to their mothers.
