Mother's Day 2026

  Simply put, family is the basis of all civilizations. Mothers are the heart of all families. In todays world, women are congratulated on their accomplishments in the workplace and those who have risen within the ranks of whatever field they work on are entitled to that acknowledgement and accolades based solely on merit. But to whatever rank or level of success she has reached in the worlds view, her greatest accomplishment in life, and the legacy she will leave behind from the world's perception of who she is, pale when compared to the title of Mother. And, it is what her lasting and most important eternal legacy will be. Besides the biological mothers, all women who make their family and close friends more important than themselves is a mother at heart. Congratulations to all of the moms out there, you are the heart of the family and we all should hold the name Mother in high esteem. All great civilizations that fell from within collapsed first at the dinner table with the family, and again, far more often than not, it is the mother that is the binding agent of the family. Thanks for all you do, Happy Mother's Day to all you moms out there.     

  This Mothers Day is a personal one for my family. Patti, my wife and I were married on Mothers Day, May 10, 1970, which means that today would have been our 56th anniversary. She passed away on December 18 2025, one week before her favorite Holliday, Christmas. I played the role as best I could as the father, but Pat was the glue that kept us together through all of life's challenges. Patti was always the one who planned the holidays and made them special. She proudly remained at home until our youngest began junior high before going to work. Apparently she was as good and trustworthy an employee as she was a mother. She retired with high praise after 25 years of service in her job. Quite a woman! I miss her calming influence and her love for all of our four children, our many grandchildren. 

  The point of all this is to remind us all of the importance of family, and the stability it provides. The family is the base for all great civilizations, that is why families through our children are constantly under attack from the enemy. And, as like in nature, it is the momma bear who protects the young. If we are to survive as a people, we must return to the family and to those things and people who bring love and honor to each member of the family. Moms do that. Happy Mothers Day all, and happy 56th babe, I miss you every day.