Easy jobs list includes ‘greeter’, ‘house-sitter’, ’embalmer’ and many others. Parenting is not on the list. People who are

parents know this but few realize how difficult it can be BEFORE they have children!

I applaud this wanton bravery…to a point. After all, it feels like it’s not our fault, right? ‘The moment’ catches many of us off guard. The forces of nature, the perpetuation of the species takes over. I understand.

Here’s the point of applause. Parents are unsung heroes. In our society, do we have a strong pervasive appreciation for

what parents do? Sure, there’s Mother’s Day and Father’s Day but is that enough? I think not.

Here’s the thing. Molding the hearts and minds of our children is a deeply profound act that has considerable extension in time, space and energy! Since society is lacking in appreciation of the gravity of this I propose we come together ourselves on physical and spiritual planes daily to honor us for what we do.

This means daily acknowledgement in our meditation and prayers. This means praise to and for each other when we come together in parents groups, little league practice and church. This means taking, scheduling time to spend alone and/or with our partner in this endeavor to celebrate, relax, replenish that relationship.

What do you think of this? Do you take the time to honor your good parenting?