Greetings from Toronto, Canada. It is Mother's Day here and also in the United States and other places. Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers out there. I am not a mother, but I am an aunt and a godmother, which means a great deal to me.
During this terrible pandemic, my thoughts and prayers are with those who are unable to see their mothers today, most likely for reasons relating to the virus. I am fortunate enough to be able to see mine, but I want to express my solidarity with those who are not as fortunate. There are many of us who have mothers who live in other countries. Others have mothers who are in intensive care in hospitals. My heart goes out to them. I fervently hope that they will be able to hug their moms next Mother's Day.
I would also like to send my deepest condolences to those whose mothers have died from COVID-19. This may be your fist Mother's day without your mother. I know you are grieving because of that cruel virus. My hope is for a better future when the scourge of COVID has finally been obliterated. Thank you and much appreciation to all mothers for all that you have done.
- Joanne