Gentle reminder amid the campaign noise: Celebrate Mother's Day

Today, May 11, falls just one day before we head to the polls for the national midterm election, one of the most anticipated elections in recent years.

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With campaign noise at full volume in the past months, and political debates dominating conversations, our national attention is fixated on the votes that will pick candidates who will shape the country’s future. With that around us, it is easy to overlook another important date on the calendar — Mother’s Day.

But we should not forget that today is Mother’s Day.

Mother’s Day is not merely a sentimental occasion or a marketing strategy for flowers and chocolates. It is a deeply meaningful reminder of the invaluable role mothers play in the lives of individuals, in communities, and in the nation. If elections are about choosing the leaders we entrust with our future, then Mother’s Day is about honoring those who first gave us life, direction, and strength to pursue that future.