That your day, in other words, leaves you feeling like you’re known. And appreciated. And liked. And loved, for the person you are and the person you’ve been and the person you’re becoming — none of whom is perfect, none of whom pretends to be, none of whom would really want to be perfect or even hang out with someone perfect because perfect chokes all the laughing and the falling and the exploring and the growing out of life.<doc-sep>Mother’s day is the celebration surrounding the role of the mother in the family. It is to honour maternal bonds, motherhood and role of mothers in the society. It is usually celebrated on different dates around the world in the months of March and May. It is celebrated on the second Sunday of May in India which falls on May 12 this year. The modern celebration began in the United States, however, it does not coincide with every culture in the world which have their own traditions to celebrate this day. Mother’s Day celebrations began in 1908 when Anna Jarvis had a memorial for her mother in St. Andrews Methodist Church in West Virginia which now has the International Mother’s Day Shrine. Anna Jarvis wanted to commemorate Mother’s Day as a recognized holiday, to her mother Ann Reese Jarvis who was a peace activist. Ann Jarvis took care of soldiers on both sides of the American Civil war and created Mother’s Day work clubs to address public health issues. Anna Jarvis wanted to honour her mother as she believed that a mother is “the person who has done more for you than anyone in the world”. Mother’s Day is celebrated differently throughout the world. A general celebration includes honouring your mother by making her feel special through gifts, cake cutting, handmade cards or other surprises. Here are some ideas to surprise your mom. Follow more stories on Facebook and Twitter<doc-sep>Bernadette Anderson Opinion contributor Her name was going to be Kennedy or Lily, I had not decided yet, but I just knew I would have a little girl. I remember the awful day when it became painfully clear I wouldn’t have to decide on a name; it was on Mother’s Day 2014. The special day celebrated with beautiful flowers, meaningful cards and heartfelt gifts left me bedridden and inconsolable. It was agonizing and heartbreaking to face the truth because I’d never imagined not being a mother. I had to accept there would be no rosy glow of pregnancy, no joyous sensation of a baby moving inside me, no opportunity to create a birth plan or ritual to welcome my newborn. There would be no play dates with other moms or milestones to recount with family and friends. What’s more, all the wisdom my mother had given me, which I had been looking forward to sharing with my child, would remain my own treasure. Motherhood isn't part of every woman's story At age 48, I realized my dream of having a biological child would remain just that, a dream. Realizing motherhood was no longer going to be a part of my story didn't come from a dramatic event. I hadn’t received any upsetting news from my doctor. Nothing out of the ordinary happened other than I was beyond a comfortable childbearing age and I was unmarried and uncoupled. Still, my soul wept; I wept. I feared I would never heal. I couldn’t muster the strength and courage to talk about it with my own mother. There was no doubt she would’ve tried to comfort me. But I didn’t want to be comforted. I wanted to be a mother just like the one my mother had been to me. Read more commentary: My family's Jewish heritage was kept a secret. Now I mourn a relative I never knew. Why I work the domestic violence helpline: Men need to pick up the pieces Postpartum depression made the most wonderful time of my life also the worst As I processed this moment, I thought about the couples unable to have biological children due to struggles with infertility. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 10 in 100 women between the ages of 15 and 44 — 6.1 million women — have trouble getting or staying pregnant. While some women openly discuss their experience and difficulties conceiving, how many couples suffer in silence? Thankfully, it is becoming more common to hear and understand the grief of those who struggle with infertility. It is less common to hear from women like me, single women who are grieving because we want children, but remain childless. In fact, even as the fertility rate for women over 40 years old increases, the gap between the number of children that American women say they want (2.7) and the number of children they actually have (1.8) is at the highest level it has been in 40 years. Redefining motherhood for me I’m aware there is more than one way to become a mother, but I am not ready to explore those options or to raise a child on my own. My mother was a single parent and I had seen firsthand her emotional, financial, and physical challenges and sacrifices. I remember my mother worrying about who would care for me if anything happened to her. She never complained, but I watched her deny herself so she would never have to deny me. Everything fell on my mother's shoulders; she was my source both of unconditional love and necessary discipline. I didn’t want to do it alone. Also, I have chosen a demanding career as a physician. I need to have someone to share the responsibilities of parenting on a full-time basis. As a child, I did the every-other-weekend visits with my father and I had always wished things were different for my sake and for my mother’s sake. As a family physician, I know I am not alone and encourage others to be patient with themselves and others who are wrestling with a new understanding of themselves. I also encourage them to consider a new understanding of motherhood. We all deserve room to figure it out; there’s no quick fix that will suddenly make it all better or ease the pain. As I think about the path forward, I know that the love in every desiring mother’s heart can still be shared. Although they aren’t my biological munchkins, my incredible nieces, nephews and godchildren warm my heart all the same. For me, Mother’s Day isn’t a day full of brunch and hugs, but at least it’s no longer an automatic trigger for sadness and pain. Acknowledging that this holiday can be bittersweet is not meant to cause pity. It’s simply to acknowledge that for many women the word "happy" does not always precede “Mother’s Day.” It took me some time, but I have finally tapped into acceptance, self-compassion and grace. My hope is that, on Mother's Day, we can offer love to both mothers and those women who desire to be mothers. Bernadette Anderson is a family physician in Columbus, Ohio, and the founder of Life in Harmony. Follow her on Twitter @DrBernadetteMD.<doc-sep>To help families honor mom Sunday, several restaurants are offering free Mother's Day treats, meals and discounts. And one of the best deals is available everywhere mimosas are served. Mobile shopping app Ibotta is offering moms across the country a free mimosa Sunday at all bars and restaurants through a special cashback rebate. “We’re excited to raise a glass for the third year in a row to all moms, and we hope they will enjoy a mimosa on us,” said Bryan Leach, Ibotta founder and CEO, in a statement. The “Mimosas for Moms” rebate will be available all-day Sunday for new and existing users under the "Restaurants and Bars” category. After buying the cocktail at any bar or restaurant, upload an itemized receipt to get $5 cash back added to your account Kraft's 'Mother's Day Away':Kraft is offering to cover your babysitting expenses up to $100 Outsourced parenting:From toilet-training to baby stylists, there's any service you need Once you earn $20 through the app, which also offers rebates on groceries, online shopping and more, you can transfer money to a PayPal or Venmo account or choose a select gift card.But be prepared for restaurants to be busy and long waits. The Saturday and Sunday of Mother’s Day weekend are the top two sales days of the years for restaurants, according to Brad Plothow, vice president of brand and communications for Womply, a small business software provider. “Mother’s Day weekend is the busiest of the entire year for local restaurants nationwide, according to our analysis, so finding an open table could be difficult," Plothow said. "If you’re planning to take mom out for brunch or dinner this Saturday or Sunday, be sure to call ahead and get a reservation.” Several restaurants including Red Lobster and Carrabba’s Italian Grill will open early Sunday. Many chains also are running gift card promotions. Freebies Dates of the offers and participation can vary by location. To be on the safe side, always check with your closest location before heading out. Also, some will require you to have a restaurant's app or be signed up for emails. Abuelo’s: The Mexican restaurant chain is giving away gifts to moms Sunday, according to its website. Another Broken Egg Cafe: Moms who dine-in Saturday or Sunday get a free $10 Brunch Buck to redeem May 13-26. Baskin-Robbins: From 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 12, Baskin-Robbins hosts a Fancy Cone Sampling Day and gives away 1-ounce “of ice cream with a waffle cone chip dipped in chocolate and decorated with rainbow sprinkles.” Beef 'O' Brady's: Moms eat free on Sunday with purchase of equal or greater value up to $10. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse: Moms who dine in Saturday or Sunday, get a free commemorative stemless wine glass, while supplies last. BJ’s also will offer zero delivery fee on DoorDash orders Sunday with $19.95 minimum purchase plus a free kids meal with promo code THANKSMOM. Boston's Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar: Get a free dessert for mom Sunday with any purchase. Burger 21: Moms get a free burger Sunday with purchase of a kid's meal. One offer per person. Chicken Salad Chick: This is an early Mother's Day deal. On Friday and Saturday, the first 100 moms at every restaurant will get a free long stem rose. For the two days, the Perfect Pair special, which includes two scoops of chicken salad, egg salad or pimento cheese, will be $5.99. Plus, for downloading the CravingCredits loyalty app, get double points for every purchase. Cotton Patch Cafe: Moms get free carnations Sunday, a free appetizer card to use on their next visit and cards for kids to fill out saying what they love the most about their mom. Duffy's Sports Grill: Moms get a free glass of wine and a $10 MVP bonus added to their rewards account to use on a future visit through June 15. Requires a $10 minimum purchase. Sign up for the MVP loyalty program at www.duffysmvp.com. El Fenix: Eight-ounce margaritas are $1 Sunday. Fogo de Chão: Moms who dine in Sunday get a dining card for a free meal to redeem May 13 through July 11. Plus, kids 6 and younger dine free and ages 7 to 12 are half price. Giordano’s: Through Sunday, all moms get a free dessert at Giordano’s dine-in or online with the code 190-553-184. Hooters: Moms eat free from a special menu Sunday. Free menu item options may vary by location with select locations offering a buy one get one for moms instead. Ike's Sandwiches: Moms get a free sub with the purchase of another sub Sunday. Free sub cannot be greater than $13.31, according to the fine print. Jersey Mike's: Through Sunday, email club members can get free chips and drink with any regular or giant sub purchase. Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que: Moms get a $10 bonus card Sunday to redeem May 14 through July 14. Macaroni Grill: Moms who dine-in Sunday get a $20 dinning card to use on their next visit. The chain also will have a special brunch menu. Miller’s Ale House: Moms get a free glass of house wine or sangria with the purchase of an entree, plus an offer for $10 off $30 on a future visit. Mountain Mike's Pizza: Purchase any large specialty pizza Sunday using promo code 641916 and receive a free cinnamon dessert pizza. Orange Leaf Yogurt: With a coupon Sunday, moms get free frozen yogurt or $3.30 off. Options vary. Set Price Cup locations will give a free beginner cup Sunday and Weigh and Pay locations will give $3.30 off. Find the coupon at www.orangeleafyogurt.com. PDQ: Moms eat free with purchase of any meal, bowl or salad Sunday at all locations. The free meal includes choice of a combo meal, a salad with 20-ounce beverage or one free bowl with beverage. P.F. Chang's: Get a free mini dessert with any dine-in purchase Sunday. Quaker Steak & Lube: Moms get a free meal Sunday. Ruth’s Chris Steak House: Moms get a free $25 dining card Saturday and Sunday that can be redeemed May 13 through June 30. Some exclusions apply.<doc-sep>
Amitabh Bachchan has collaborated with director Shoojit Sircar for a Mother's Day song which pays tribute to all the mothers. The soulful track will definitely make you emotional. Check it out. Life is incomplete without a mother and to make them feel special, loved and appreciated, the world celebrates Mother's Day. To pay a tribute to all the brave and inspiring mothers, Amitabh Bachchan has crooned a soulful song along with singer Yajat Garg. Big B has collaborated with his Piku director Shoojit Sircar for this beautiful track. The video of this song is a montage paying homage to our mothers. The lyrics of this song are penned by Puneet Sharma and it is composed by Anuj Garg. About this song, Shoojit Sircar said, "This video is not just for those who have lost their mothers, but also those who are fortunate enough to still be in their mom’s shadows. The idea first came to me through music. Anuj pitched the musical piece to me, as a special birthday surprise for his wife, on behalf of his small son Yajat Garg, who incidentally is the child’s voice in the video!" He added, "I thought of making a montage video for mothers, as the music really moved me, and I felt none other Mr Bachchan could do vocal justice to the lyrics. So I initially sent him small video clips along with the photo of him with his mother the late Shri Teji Bachchan, asking his reaction. He immediately responded saying it was a great idea and agreed to do it! For me it was a powerful moment to shape a tribute which speaks from a child’s point of view as well as a person with decades of life gone by. No matter the age, we feel our mother’s presence all the time." Credits :YouTube Read More