This month, we celebrate Mother’s Day. This holiday is one that I definitely hold near and dear to my heart.
To me, Mother's Day is not just about flowers, gifts, or cards; it is a time to reflect on the incredible impact that mothers have on us individually, on our families, and in our communities.
Our moms, mothers, and grandmothers are the pillars of strength and resilience that hold our families together. They are the loving embrace of comfort, care, and compassion. When we were kids, they wiped our tears, bandaged our cuts and scrapes, and gave us that ‘spoonful of sugar’ to help the medicine go down. They were - and always will be - our “home,” regardless of where we live.
The poet Rumi said, “We are born of love. Love is our mother.”
As we celebrate Mother's Day here in the City, let us also recognize the importance of supporting mothers in our community. Whether it is advocating for policies that support maternal health, offering business and employment resources (like we do at the BERC), providing resources for childcare, or offering assistance to single mothers, we must work together to create a community where all mothers feel valued and supported.
On behalf of the city of Moreno Valley, I extend my warmest wishes to all mothers and mother figures out there doing what you do, day in and day out, to keep your families safe and healthy. Your love and devotion enrich our lives in countless ways.
Happy Mother's Day!