My mother has told me numerous times throughout my upbringing that special observances such as Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are worthy of celebration. However, she highlighted the importance of not relying on one particular day of the year to show appreciation for that exceptional parent or parent figure in our lives. She underscored that every day is worthy of noting the importance of such individuals in our day-to-day existence. She made sure my brothers and I never neglected to tell our father in one form or another that he matters and that we’re thankful to have him in our lives no matter the day of the year.
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