Honouring mothers everywhere on Mothers’ Day

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Mothers’ Day is a special day celebrated around the world to honour and appreciate mothers for their love, support, and care.

This year’s celebration, set for tomor­row, will see families come together to show appreciation for the important roles mothers played in their lives.

Many people take this opportunity to give gifts, cards, flowers, and other to­kens to appreciate their mothers, grand­mothers, aunts, or any maternal figure who has played a significant role in their lives.

It is also a time to express gratitude, love and sacrifice for all that mothers do for their children and families.

While Mother’s Day is typically a joyful occasion filled with love and laughter, it can also be a bitter-sweet day for some.

For those who have lost their mothers or are unable to be with them on this special day, it can be a time of reflection and remembrance.

However, it is important to remember that Mothers’ Day is a celebration of all types of mothers, including those who have passed away or are no longer pres­ent in our lives.  

 By Elizabeth Agyeibea Ackon