Five ways to honor Mother’s Day

For the moms who gave support and never-ending care, Mother’s Day can be a time to pay tribute to those who are still with us and those we remember with love.

If your mother has departed, you don’t have to let this holiday come and go without recognizing it – you can continue to honor her memory in ways that are personal and meaningful. The following activities can help you and your loved ones observe Mother’s Day together.

If you are celebrating with your mother, ideas #1-4 offer a special way to express the appreciation mom deserves every day.

Tell her you love her
Write a letter telling your mom what you loved about her as a parent, and share updates on your daily life. If you’re unable to deliver your letter, read it aloud as if speaking to her directly.
Create a tradition
Every Mother’s Day, try one of mom’s hobbies. Casual hobbies may be great for the day (reading, relaxing games, etc.), while challenging ones (athletics, crafting, gardening) allow you to deep dive into her interests.

These activities can help you feel more connected to mom, and you may even discover a side of her personality that you hadn’t noticed before.

To complete the day, watch a movie or TV show you both enjoyed, or cook up mom’s favorite meal.
Host a slideshow get-together
Use an online service or computer software to arrange photos/videos of your mom in a slideshow, then gather your family to relive cheerful memories.

Set the slideshow to your mom’s favorite music, and be on standby to pause it as often as needed – everyone will want to share stories and reminisce over great memories of mom.

If your mother can join you for this occasion, it will serve as an especially beautiful memory. If you’re honoring mom in spirit, this lovely gathering can bring everyone together before or after visiting her resting place.
Offer a tangible tribute
Sometimes, the traditional option becomes the norm because it just works – offering flowers for Mother’s Day is a simple, long-lasting way to let your mom know you’re thinking of her even when you’re not present.

You can deliver mom’s favorite blossoms or look into floriography (birth flowers, language of flowers) for ideas. For example, here are just a few flowers and their meanings according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac:
Aloe: Affection and grief
Baby’s breath: Everlasting love
Calla lily: Beauty
Carnation: Mother’s love
Yellow tulip: Sunshine in your smile

Tell your mother why you picked each flower. If you’re placing them at her resting place, you can still share the meanings in an act of peaceful commiseration.

For the departed: Care for a child
To support a child who has lost their mother, look into getting a grief workbook or journal for them. You can help them work through it or invite them to draw pictures and write stories about mom.

If you’re hosting a slideshow get-together, let the child help pick photos of their mom and include their drawings. Consider encouraging them to talk about the photos they picked or the art they created if they’re open to it.

Hopefully, these activities help you feel closer to your mother during this special time. While planning, remember to cherish every moment with your loved ones, and if you are grieving, it’s okay to take time to yourself.

We wish you a peaceful Mother’s Day.

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