Around the world, Mothers are celebrated at various times in a variety of ways.
💐 In the United States, we take a day to honor moms with cards, meals, and a little pampering.
💐 In the United Kingdom, "Mothering Sunday" began centuries ago as a tradition of visiting one’s "mother church" and celebrating family.
💐 In Mexico, "Día de las Madres" is filled with music, flowers, and family gatherings on May 10th.
💐 In Ethiopia, families celebrate mothers during the Antrosht festival with feasts and song. No matter how or where it’s celebrated, the heart of the day remains the same: honoring women who love, nurture, and shape the world around them.
Mother’s Day has always been one of my favorite holidays, not because of the cards or flowers, but because of the small, heartfelt moments.
One of my favorite gifts came from our youngest son. He was the one the siblings used to negotiate later bedtimes, family outings, and impulse purchases. When he was fifteen, he wrote a cookbook with an illustrated cover for me. It had the ingredients for several meals made up (surprise, surprise), his favorite dishes. In the days and weeks after Mother’s Day, I happily cooked every recipe.
When I write my sweet romance stories, I try to honor the mother’s journey. Most of the time, it’s a day-by-day process—growing, learning, and figuring out how to navigate a life where every decision impacts not just herself, but the people she loves most. Moms are the quiet heroes—lifting others up while carrying so much themselves.
And then, I love to introduce the unexpected:
💐 Love that opens her eyes to even greater hope than she already shares.
💐 Someone who laughs at her jokes (because there’s a season where kids insist their mom isn’t funny—even though we all know she could have been a professional comedian if she didn’t love being a mom so much).
💐 Best of all, someone who shows her the beauty within herself that she may have forgotten—or never fully seen.
In my upcoming release, Make Room for Second Chances, Millie is that kind of mom. She’s doing her best for her son Michael, building a beautiful life while expecting nothing in return. When love finds her through friendship and kindness, it’s a sweet reminder that second chances come when we least expect them—and often when we need them most.
The scene I'm sharing today begins when Millie finds Matthew in the middle of a big mess. Her kindness naturally comes out when she's with Matthew, offering him exactly what he didn’t realize he needed: a little help, a little hope, and a lot of heart.
Here’s a little sneak peek:
“Michael, this won’t take long. I’ll get the big pieces, and you can sweep up the smaller ones with the broom,” she said, gently directing Matthew’s attention to the utility closet. “We can use a vacuum for the shards.”
Matthew tried to object, “I can take care—”
Millie didn’t let him finish. “You know what they say about many hands.” Then she gave him the smile. The one that made Matthew feel like it didn’t matter what they were doing. She enjoyed spending time with him.
( Make Room for Second Chances is a Kindle Unlimited story)
Mothers show us that love isn't just grand moments—it’s found in the little things: a homemade cookbook, a broom, a soft smile that says, “I’m here.”
I’d love to hear from you:
What’s one of your favorite memories tied to your mom, a mother figure, or a fictional mom who made you smile?
Wishing you a May full of blooming possibilities and heartwarming moments. 🌸
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