M other’s day May 11, 2014
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Le 11 mai 2014
Dare to express your gratitude
Mother’s Day is the perfect occasion to express gratitude to our mothers for everything they have done, and continue to do every day. They give so much, all the time; that is why so many of us want to say “thank you” by offering them a gift on this special occasion. A gift with no feeling behind it can ring false, though, if Mother’s Day is the only time of the year that a mother is pampered by her family. Authenticity and consistency are the best ways to convey gratitude. A real thank-you goes straight to the heart and is more appre- ciated than the most spectacular of gifts. ALL THROUGH THE YEAR
come. Be more attentive to the things that your mother does for your well-being, and take into account the lengths she goes to in wanting to help you do well. Try to understand that these little things she does are her way of telling you how much she loves you. When you realize how often your mother communicates this to you in her own way, you’ll want to reciprocate and express some gratitude. Mother’s Day could be the time to start over, if you’ve had a few hurdles in your relationship. Dare to take the initiative; it is sure to touch her heart.
Bonne fêtes des Mères! Happy Mother’s Day! « Gâtez l’être aimé en l’entourant de fleurs cette fête des Mères! »
Mother’s Day isn’t the only time of year when we can express love and gratitude to our mothers. Even if you have never been very demonstrative, try to show your love with lots of small gestures now and throughout the year to Even though moms work hard at their jobs and have busy lives of their own, in many families they are still the heart and soul of the home. And because the kitchen is usually the centre of home life, it is often where we find them. Day after day, mothers browse recipes, plan the grocery shopping, and work at the stove to prepare nutritious meals for spouse and children — not to mention the effort it takes to cater to all the different dietary needs and tastes of various family members. The chief cook’s role is no small one! Yes, mothers deserve to be honoured for their efforts and their devotion. It is often they who make sure the lunch boxes are packed with appetizing and balanced foods; it is usually they who prepare snacks, plan birthday par- ties, and cater to guests. Mothers are the ones who ensure that everything is cleaned up once the family’s ravenous appetites have been satisfied. And for the everyday evening meal, it is they who try to turn out tasty dinners that won’t leave the family complaining — and they can tell you, too, that meal preparation usually takes more than the 30 minutes the recipe books say it should take! Give Mom a break from the kitchen
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