Not having children of my own, Mother's Day has a completely different meaning to me. I spend the day contemplating the accomplishments of those women I know who - without a second thought - decided that Motherhood was the most natural thing in the world and took the plunge to balance work and family.
I think about all of their sacrifices and the times that they wished they could take a few more minutes lingering with a friend, or on the phone, or with a book - but somewhere in their house a small voice was calling out needing help with homework or a pony tail.
I think about all their car pool miles, their tearful smiles, the things that I will never say or do for I am not a parent.
And it's not with regret. I have made my choices and am happy with my life and the path that I've taken. Sure, it would have been different. And yes, I probably would have been a great mother.
But I didn't. It's just the two of us and our dog (now a new one graces our home) - and it suits us.
So I dedicate myself to making all of you, friends, family, colleagues, clients my children. I "mother you" and make you my own.
And so this Mother's Day I hope that our company has brought a smile to your face, a little bit of sunshine into your day and that at the end of it you know that there is friendship and love here for all of you.
Wishing you and yours a Happy Mothers Day.
Julie
