What is a mother? This is a very important blog that pertains to the importance of motherhood. I started this blog off by asking this very important question because motherhood has numerous of definitions. What is a mother? A mother is a female who according to God is a helper or a companion for man. A female is the flesh of man; meaning that God has created woman from the womb of a man. The man himself whose name is Adam. Eve is her name; which was selected by Adam himself because she was created through the rib of him as he was sleeping. Next, the purpose of woman is to take care of children, and to become a helper for man. A mother is a person who is a doctor, teacher, counselor, and even a father to her own children; if their father is not around. According to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, at least 55% of single parent households are conducted by women. This means that single women are taking care of their own children all by themselves. However, when I was a child, my mother raised 9 children all by herself. This means that my mother had to raise 6 boys and 3 girls all by herself. Although my stepfather was physically present inside of the home. It was my mother who was responsible for doing the majority of the work. I know that Mother’s Day really mean a whole to me as a man. I salute my mother on this very special day for always being there for me. I salute my grandmother who is also responsible for raising me as a little boy in Dayton, Ohio to the man that I am today. In addition, my mother and two grandmothers raised me to become a very responsible person. I still remember my eldest grandmother taking me to Bethel Church of God in Christ in Dayton, Ohio as a little boy for several years. My grandparents raised me as well as my mother who taught me a lot about on how to be responsible and assisting me with my siblings as well. They have instilled in me social and moral values that I need to become a mature adult. My mother and grandmothers are the three women who are elders who I give credit in my life when it comes to learning about the opposite sex. My aunt taught me how to develop a strong work ethic as well as my mother and grandmothers. The elder women in my family did not tolerate any foolishness. My grandmothers and mother always told me if I wanted something out of life, I had to work hard for it. Moreover, independence is something that my mother and female elders in my family have taught me. My mother always told me as a child to always work really hard at anything that you want out of life; without asking anyone for anything. I was also told to always try to get anything for myself first before seeking help from anyone else. Always rely on God and Jesus Christ for all of my help!!! My great aunt has always taught me a great deal about striving for success. I called my mother’s best friend my great aunt because she has always been a motivator when it comes to education.

She has earned two masters degrees from college and I really miss her whole lot. When I felt like giving up; she was always there to inspire me and motivate me so that I can stay positive and focus on the future. A mother is a leader, teacher, supporter, life coach, philosopher, police officer, and president in the family. My mother as well as all of the female elders in my family controlled the household. I thank God for my mother and my female elders in my family. I thank God for my mother because if it wasn’t for my mother I would not exist. When my own biological father had forsaken me; my mother stepped up to the plate and took over and raised me as well as the female elders in my family. I love you mom for being the person that you are in my life.

My mother is queen always in my life. She will always be the queen in my life as well as the woman who I will marry someday. I could not ask for no other person to be her but her. Happy Mother’s Day to each and every single woman who are mothers or those who have the potential to become mothers. This day is for your special day. Happy Mother’s Day!!!!!!

Sincerely,

Anthony Joseph Hopkins

2765 Wentworth Avenue #607

Dayton, Ohio 45406