Some Thoughts on Mother’s Day......

A suburban mother’s role is to deliver children obstetrically once, and by car forever after.

~Peter De Vries 

 As we approach May’s most celebrated holiday (perhaps only second to Cinco de Mayo for some) I think of all the sacrifices our moms make for us.  For some reason, I return in my mind to the memory of my dental school years when I would occasionally return home exhausted and loaded with dirty laundry.  My mother despite her own household chores was always happy to spoil me with good food and speedy laundry service! 

 I remember being overwhelmed with so much work in my first year, when several dental students drop out, and fearing I would fail Gross Anatomy.  I thank god and my mom for helping me weather an emotionally trying time.   The salmon croquettes she made for me to bring back to school were an extended reminder of her love.  Today I still crave them!

 In my own practice as an orthodontist, I see the sacrifices of our mothers on a daily basis.  Most Moms make the appointments, organize schedules, drives the children to and from appointments, sports, religious instruction and then return home to make dinner!  Mothers are the ultimate multi taskers! 

 Without exception, when my patient’s mothers seek their own orthodontic care it is after they first took care of their children’s needs. 

 We all could not be here if not for our mothers, and we are forever touched by their love and in their debt.  There is no unconditional love like a mother’s. 

I wish all the mom’s a wonderful, safe Mother’s Day filled with love and pampering!

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