Happy Mother's Day

Corine Howard

"Now they never had fought, yet they did think more upon the liberty of their fathers than they did upon their lives; yea, they had been taught by their mothers, that if they did not doubt, God would deliver them.  And they rehearsed unto me the words of their mothers, saying: We do not doubt our mothers knew it." (Alma 56:47-48)

Hermana Howard creates for others

"Until 'Where's Mother?' receives no sweet response do the childish minds realize how much Mother has been to them!  Not until her smile and loving presence are but sacred memories do the children know that Mother held a place in their hearts that no one else can fill!  It's an unfortunate phase of human nature that it is always inclined to undervalue its present blessings, that of Mother's and Father's presence being no exception. . . . Not only on one day, then, should we pay tribute to our mothers; but rather make that day the means of increasing our determination and ability to make every day of the year a day in which to honor Mother in particular and every woman who desires to be like Mother" (David O. McKay, Gospel Ideals, p. 454-455). 

Janeen Howard receives a Mother's Day package

"The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begeteth a wise child shall have joy of him.  Thy father and thy mother shall be glad, and she that bare thee shall rejoice." Proverbs 23:24-25

Janeen enjoys massage

"It is most fitting, therefore, that our attention should be called to the fact that we are prone not only to undervalue mother's presence and love, but also, in consequence of this unconscious indifference, to neglect to express the appreciation and love we do feel for her.  This is one purpose of Mother's Day.   

Please tell us your thoughts and feelings about your mother
that you had during church services on Mother's Day

"On this occasion we may recall memories of mothers who are gone, send loving messages to mothers too far away to visit, and make happier and more cheerful the lives of those who are near.  The badge of the day is the white carnation, emblem of purity and enduring fidelity and love" (David O. McKay, Gospel Ideals, p. 455).