The Prodigal Daughter Returns

At the church I attended today, we were all given flowers to celebrate Mothering Sunday or Mother's Day. (See photo). The Deacon also offered prayers for those whose mothers are no longer with us. At the end of the service, I spoke to the visiting Deacon. It turns out we attended the same Methodist secondary school in Sierra Leone, though I didn't know her then as  she's three years younger than I.  When she mentioned a classmate she's still friends with, I told her I was in the same class as her friend's sister.  How amazing is that? Have a blessed Mothering Sunday!❤️ PS: Mothering Sunday always falls on the 4th Sunday in Lent, that's why it fluctuates so much.  This dates back to the middle ages. To know more about the Christian tradition of Mothering Sunday see  https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mothering_Sunday 9l

The greatest gift my mum gave me was her love of the Lord and her relationship with God through Jesus Christ.  It took me a while to accept that gift. Thank God I finally did. Thanks, mum! Love you. ❤️ Photo of my mum, Isa

On the way to church, I was thinking about how most primary school teachers and their assistants are women. I thought they should be celebrated too on Mother's Day as they not only teach their pupils academic stuff, but how to function in society. In the visiting church Reverend's sermon, he also mentioned how there are different types of mothers, not just biological. He also cited a case about this woman whose son had SEN (special educational needs) and had to be nurtured by professionals as she couldn't do it. After the service, I spoke to the Reverend and told him.I could relate to his sermon.as I have worked with SEN kids and nurture young kids at school. Happy Mother's Day to all professionals who care and nurture kids, whether they are actual mums or not! ❤️

Today is Mother's Day in the UK.  Of course, not all of us have our earthly mothers here with us. In fact, after church, my brother and I are going to visit our cousins who have just lost their mum. Happy Mother's Day to all earthly mothers and all mothers in Heaven. We love you all! ❤️ Photo courtesy of Google Images