On the second Sunday in May billions of families in the United States celebrate their matriarchs and grande dames. In Thailand this holiday is celebrated in August. In Ethiopia it is celebrated over a three-day feast in mid fall. Regardless of when and where you do it, mother’s day is special. Although over commercialized since its humble beginnings with founder Anna Jarvis in the early 1900s, we use mother’s day as an opportunity to shower mom with gifts and spend one-on-one time with the love of our lives. We show our thankfulness. For those of us who no longer have our mothers present in the flesh, we remember the laughs and dear times spent with her. From the first time we defended her honor against yo momma jokes in school to the last time we uttered the words I love you! For me it’s a reminder that she won’t be present for the birth of my first child or experience my wedding with me. No one can ever take these thoughts away and some years are tougher than others. But for 2015 I’ve decided to honor her and the fellow queens in my life by sharing with you the 24 pearls given to me.
- God first in all things you do
- Be strong and go on
- Every woman should own a cute black dress, a pants suit and a pearl necklace
- Laughing makes the heart stronger
- We all make mistakes
- It’s the little things that count
- Respect your roots, the elders and educate
- Family always
- Know how to strut in your heels before you leave the house
- Smiling will make you and your neighbor’s day better
- Be clear and intentional
- Forward-thinking ladies network
- If you’re going to do it do it with excellence
- Speak your mind
- Be sure he’s the one before you say YES
- Keep the body and mind sharp
- Travel every chance you get
- Never leave the dance floor without getting down a little bit
- Pray
- Supporting someone will never take away from you
- Always reserve some ME TIME
- Never settle for someone who is unequally yoked
- Treat him like a king
- Never sign something without reading it first
I leave you with this “LET HER B” moment:
Every woman shares a responsibility in raising up a lady
Thank you!
Briana Morris 