While many of those celebrating Mother’s Day are able to celebrate their mothers, there are many others whose mothers is no longer still alive.

To those who have lost their mothers, this day can bring back unhappy memories. But to others, this day can remind those of just what their mother did for them.

Mothers do that so much for their children that a lot of times it may go unappreciated or unrecognized. Their work, and their love, is unconditional.

In many families, mothers make sure that you have everything you need to succeed in life. They act like a rock, always giving you someone to lean on in time of need.

When you lose that rock, your entire world can crumble in an instant, not knowing who to turn to or where to go. You can be confused about many things.

My mother passed away 12 years ago of gastric cancer. It was something that my father, brother and myself had to deal with quickly.

It was not unexpected, but it was something that shook the foundation of our family.

With my father doing his best to raise two teenagers, every day was troubling. Each of us became so reliant on Mom being home that when she wasn’t there, it was shocking.

Each year, the pain of her death got a little easier, as we all grew older and more independent. However, In no way did the pain subside.

Mother’s Day is a way to look back on the one who gave birth to me, as well as remembering everything she did while still alive.

While she was only 45 years old when she passed away, she is still appreciated and recognized for everything she did for us.

Paul Simon said it best: “The mother and child reunion is only a motion away.”