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On The Cover: Celebrating MomsTBy Caroline Turneyhe celebration of motherhoodcan be traced back to ancientGreek and Roman civilizations when festivals were held to honor goddess figures such as Rhea and Cybele. Later, the early Christian church began to observe “Mothering Sunday” on the fourth Sunday during Lent.are poured into each little life. And a mom feels every high and every low that her child experiences throughout their life.This Mother’s Day let’s take a moment to say, “Thank you!” to each selfless woman who is giving of herself to raise healthy, contributing members of society. Motherhood is a beautiful career unto itself, worthy of honor and gratitude.Mother’s Day became a national holiday in the United States in May of 1908. Anna Jarvis initiated the celebration in memory of her deceased mother and in honor of all the sacrifices women make on behalf of their children.It is possibly the hardest job a woman can choose. Sleepless nights and immeasurable investments of time, treasure, and talent5 Fun Activities to Celebrate Mom This Mother’s DayYBy Paige Wolfou may have already askedyourself, “What can I do for momthis Mother’s Day?” If you want to spend quality time with her and give her an experience rather than a typical Mother’s Day gift, we’ve got you covered! Check out our 5 fun activities to celebrate mom on this special day.Cook Mother’s Day Brunch at Home Going out to a crowded restaurant on Mother’s Day weekend can be a hassle. Skip the long wait times and make Mother’s Day brunch at home this year. Plan a fun breakfast to make with her, or surprise her with breakfast in bed with her favorite pancakes or waffles!Winery TripTexas has no shortage of wineries, and luckily, there are several around the Boerne,Bulverde & Spring Branch, and New Braunfels areas. If you want to make a little more of a drive, head out to Fredericksburg for several wineries all along highway 290. Either way, mom is sure to love a trip out to enjoy her favorite reds or whites!Hit the SpaYou can’t go wrong with a relaxing spa weekend! Plan facials, massages, and mani- pedis to give mom the full treatment. It doesn’t matter if it’s a spa day at home or at a resort, moms love to be pampered. And who deserves pampering and relaxation more than a mother?Clean the HouseHave the whole family pitch in (or hire a professional cleaning service, we won’t tell!) and clean the house. And if you really want to go the extra mile for mom, doing a coupleloads of laundry never hurt anybody!Head out to the Farmer’s MarketTake mom out to your local farmer’s market to browse fresh produce, local food findings, handmade goods, and more to make for the perfect Mother’s Day weekend activity. P.S. – surprise mom and pick up some fresh flowers while you’re there for the perfect Mother’s Day bouquet!Whatever activity you choose to celebrate mom on this special day, she’s sure to love it, and even more, she will love spending quality time with her family and creating memories.~Memories of a Strong Mother~My Mom Is One Of A KindIBy Lola Fischerwanted to recognize my mother, Jennifer Lopez. My mother is definition of a real-life superwoman. Growing upin a military family my father was always gone and deployed, and my mom would hold down the fort with me, my twin brother Joseph, and my oldest sister’s kids. All of us were close in age. So, it was like taking care of quadruplets. Many moves to new locations by herself and 4 young children, not sure how she did it.My parents divorced and my mother still raising all of us. My mother would always bust her bottom to make sure we were all taken care of. She worked a full- time job, managed to get all of us to all theextracurricular activities we were involved in all while attending law school. Many nights I would wake up and see my mom asleep at the kitchen table, I’m sure from exhaustion. I’m not sure how she continued all of this and still managing to get up and do it all over again every day. Because of my mother’s devotion to her kids and her career she is exactly who I want to be. My momisoneofakindandIjustwantherto know that although she always tells us she lives for us the real truth is we live because of her. She’s not only my mom but she’s also our real-life Super-Wonder Woman.ABy Georgia Jenningss Mother’s Day approaches, I amimmediately drawn to memoriesof my mother and the life she led. She graduated from a Wilmington NC high school, worked locally, and then in 1950 moved to Washington DC where she worked as a Secretary for a NC Representative until 1953.Wanting to travel she accepted an appointment with the US Air Force and was assigned to Ankara, Turkey where she met her soon-to-be husband who was stationed there with the Air Force. They married in 1955 and his foreign assignments carriedthem to many places around the world until his untimely death in Pretoria, South Africa at the age of 46. Alone in a foreign country with a 6 year old child she was faced with returning to US soil.She had given up a career to be a full- time wife and mother and I can’t imagine the strength and courage it took to start this new chapter. Though she has since passed, not a day goes by that I don’t think of her and am in awe of what she accomplished. She filled the roles of both parents and was responsible for molding me into the strong and independent woman I am.6www.heloteshighlights.comMay 2023