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In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that made the second Sunday of May Mother’s Day in the United States.
But, of course, mothers have been mothers since the beginning of time.
Circa the early 1700s . . .
The generation that witnessed the prosecution of witches in the Massachusetts Bay Colony—and around the world—were still reeling from the fears of the time, seeking new ways, and in some cases, discovering cults, believing in the promises of a better life.
And as in many cases, discovering that truth and the beauty of life lay in far more simple beliefs. But then as now, leaving might not be easy, and the aftermath might create a few conundrums and some serious decisions to be made.
And thus, for Melinda and David Markham, a new life was about to begin. For Melinda, there was no choice, not even any thought to be given regarding those abandoned and left behind.
David would realize that she was truly a magnificent mother, and that in a way, he wasn’t so bad at ‘mothering’ himself.
But, of course, mothers have been mothers since the beginning of time.
Circa the early 1700s . . .
The generation that witnessed the prosecution of witches in the Massachusetts Bay Colony—and around the world—were still reeling from the fears of the time, seeking new ways, and in some cases, discovering cults, believing in the promises of a better life.
And as in many cases, discovering that truth and the beauty of life lay in far more simple beliefs. But then as now, leaving might not be easy, and the aftermath might create a few conundrums and some serious decisions to be made.
And thus, for Melinda and David Markham, a new life was about to begin. For Melinda, there was no choice, not even any thought to be given regarding those abandoned and left behind.
David would realize that she was truly a magnificent mother, and that in a way, he wasn’t so bad at ‘mothering’ himself.
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