Have you ever looked at a picture and become so mesmerized by some detail of it that you didn’t see all the other parts of the picture that were lurking in the background? What happens when those extra details are brought to your attention? Does it shift your perspective and make you appreciate the picture more, soaking in the newly revealed details? Or does it destroy your view of the picture? Do the extra details take away from the viewing experience and lessen your enjoyment of the picture?

Today is Mother’s Day. So, first off, happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers, grandmothers, aunts, friends, and all who have played a motherly role in the life of another person. I hope today is a good day and a blessed day, as you celebrate with those you love.

I know, for my part, I have been blessed with many motherly figures. From my own mother to my grandmothers, along with aunts, I have had many people who have served a motherly role in my life. They have helped shape and guide me and have shown me love that has blessed me throughout my life.

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