They have been around as long as humans have walked this earth and throughout history many honoring poems, stories, pictures and songs have been dedicated to them. They are the foundation and cornerstone of our civilization, and even though there are many, often going by different names, they are all classified as the one we call “mother!”
What does motherhood stand for? To fully comprehend what it means, and to understand the philosophy and lifestyle that comes with being a mother, one has to be one. It is easy to describe all the actions mothers do and the different scenarios they go through with their kids, but to actually understand the reasoning, sacrifices and feelings that are paired with their events is more intricate then what meets the eye.

Mothers have many responsibilities which start at conception. The pregnant woman has to take care of her health so she will give birth to a healthy baby. Once the infant is born, she takes care of the physical and emotional needs of her child, teaches knowledge, values, confidence and faith, acts as a counselor or nurse, and stands by her child as long as she can. In fact, motherhood does not end when the child becomes independent and leaves the home, but the unconditional love and devotion will carry on throughout an entire lifespan. Continue reading →