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May timely topics-memories, memorials, and mothers

In May, we honor and remember mothers, celebrating parenthood and family with the all-star comedy “MOTHER’S DAY.” This month evokes memories of proms, graduations, and weddings, as well as timely topics like health concerns and women’s health. The month also includes observances like Mother’s Day and Memorial Day, along with personal reflections and celebrations.

May is a month of remembering and creating memories.

Mother’s Day

In the United States, we designate the second Sunday in May Mother’s Day to honor mothers. You may not be one, but we all have one, although, like me, yours may be deceased. (I know other nations have a similar day on a different date.)

Me with my mother when I graduated from medical school in 1978

You may have pleasant or not-so-pleasant memories of your mother; nurturing may not come easily to some women, possibly because they did not receive it. Sometimes when that happens, other women step in to bridge the gap. They deserve to be honored also.

Mother’s Day-the movie

From Garry Marshall, the director of Pretty Woman and Valentine’s Day, comes MOTHER’S DAY, an all-star comedy that celebrates parenthood and family.

Jennifer Aniston, Julia Roberts, Kate Hudson, and Jason Sudeikis lead an incredible cast in a film that intersects the lives of a group of people maneuvering their way through a crazy week of difficult relationships and family dysfunction in the week leading up to Mother’s Day. It’s a comedy that will make you laugh, cry and cheer! (this is an affiliate income-generating link)

Memories

May is a traditional month for proms, graduations, and weddings. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many did not happen as planned but most found creative ways to create meaningful memories anyway.

Here I am dancing with my son at his 2019 wedding which might not have happened a year later

I married my husband in May; I almost share an anniversary with the Duchess of Sussex, the former American actress Meghan Markle. She and Prince Harry are parents of a cute little boy, Archie, and a girl, Lillibet, named after her great-grandmother, the late Queen Elizabeth of England.

Now the family lives in the United States, California. Their marriage has been strained by family, political, financial, and personal issues, as have most marriages. I wrote about our marriage journey in this post.

Two Words That Still Change My Life

This post shares a personal journey of unexpected love, marriage, and struggles stemming from unrecognized PTSD. It delves into the transformative power of reconciliation and healing trips to Vietnam, ultimately bringing hope and joy. Through various life-changing encounters, the couple’s story exemplifies the impact of powerful, unforeseen words and encounters.

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May timely topics include

exploring the HEART of health, memories, and celebrations

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