by Minister Diana King
On this Mother’s Day
my mind takes me back
to wonderful memories of my Mother’s kitchen
In my Mother’s kitchen
I learned many things.
I learned how to make greens, cabbage and the perfect rice. Not only did I learn how to cook a whole Thanksgiving dinner, but I also learned the secret to my Mother’s famous sour cream cake.
In my Mother’s kitchen
there was laughter and tears.
Laughter once when I made a horrible pot of rice that came out like soup and
tears once when I thought I lost the love of my life. You know – puppy love.
But most of what I learned in my Mother’s kitchen was life lessons.
Like, why it was important to get a good education and
why it was important to be respectful to your elders.
I learned the importance of being faithful and about family values.
I learned, just because I was eighteen, I wasn’t grown yet.
I learned responsibility.
In my Mother’s kitchen there was comfort and love.
In my Mother’s kitchen, seeds were being planted by my Mother that helped
shape my life.
This Mother’s Day, I want to encourage Mothers to spend some time with your daughters or sons in your kitchen.
It’s a good way to bond with your child and a good way to plant seeds that will
last a lifetime.
So on this Mother’s Day, I want to thank my Mom for allowing me to be in her kitchen and for leaving me with memories that has lasted a lifetime. You gave me many things to pass onto my kids.
Thanks Mom for planting the seeds and watching them grow.
I Love you.