A Memo to Mothers

Date:  May 12, 2019

To:  All the wonderful mothers out there

From:  Another mother

Thanks for spending a lifetime serving those who depend on you the most.  Your strength is unparalleled and reminds me of an unwavering tree that is so vital to all that are touched by its influence.  Let’s look at some of the roles of a tree.  A tree is a:

Life-Sustainer – the very breath we breathe is needed to prolong life.  A tree releases oxygen into the air, which benefits all living things.

Protector – a tree provides shade from sunlight, a home for many living things, and a hiding place from predators.

Nurturer – a tree’s leaves, bark, roots, and fruit can appease the hunger and thirst of other living beings.  Food comes forth and nourishes.

Multi-role Fulfiller – not only does a tree do all the things above and all the things below, but its importance is prevalent throughout the world in which we live.  Think about the multi-faceted uses of the tree.  It can be found as the pencil you hold, the paper you write on, the wood-burning fire you sit by, the furniture you sit on, the house you live in, and so much more.

All-natural Force – a tree is found in nature.  It’s an earthen creation that holds a God-given purpose in every fiber of its being.

Beautiful Diversifier – as an aggregate, trees come in many different traits such as color, shape, size, height, origin, natural talents, etc.; and they are all individually beautiful in their own unique right.

Change Adapter – a tree can still function and thrive during seasonal and daily/weekly weather changes as well as when man-made external forces cause havoc all around it.

Storm Weatherer – isn’t it amazing how a tree can withstand the brute force of a natural disaster or a milder storm that’s still very traumatizing to other living and non-living things that may come within its path?  After the storm, you observe the devastation and somehow the tree is still standing in its tried-and-tested strength.  It might be a little tattered and worn, but it’s still standing to live another day.

Now let’s flip the switch.  Mom, does this outstanding force of nature sound like someone you know?  (Originally posted on 1/20/19 in the blog post, entitled DOM Logo – A Tree Comparison.

Mom, YOU are that true force of nature.  Enjoy your special day!