| | | | May 10 | Mother's Day
The angel shook her head slowly and said, "Six pairs of hands... no way." "It's not the hands that are causing me problems," said the Lord. "It's the
three pairs of eyes that mothers have to have."
"That's on the standard model?" asked the angel.
The Lord nodded. "One pair that sees through closed doors when she asks, "What are you kids doing in there?" when she already knows. Another here in the back of her head that sees what she shouldn't but what she has to know, and of course the ones here in front that can look at a child when he goofs
up and say, "I understand and I Love You" without so much as uttering a word."
... "I'm so close to creating something so close to
myself. Already I have one who heals herself when she is sick... can feed a family of six on one pound of hamburger... and can get a nine-year-old to stand under a shower."
The angel circled the model of a mother very slowly. "It's too soft," she sighed.
"But tough!" said the Lord excitedly. "You cannot imagine what this mother can do or endure." ... a tear. "It's for joy, sadness, disappointment, pain, loneliness and pride."
"You are a genius," said the angel. The Lord looked somber. "I didn't put it there."
(Happy Mother's Day)
| | March 30 | Doctor's Day
The first Doctors' Day observance was held on March 30, 1933. The recognition occurred on the anniversary of the first administration of anesthesia by Dr. Crawford W. Long in Barrow County, Georgia, in 1842.
In 1990, legislation was introduced in the House and Senate to establish a national Doctors' Day. Following overwhelming approval by the United States Senate and the House of Representatives, on October 30, 1990, President George Bush signed Public Law 101-473) designating March 30 as "National Doctors' Day"
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| | April 21 | Administrative Professionals Day
(Formerly Professional Secretaries Day) | | | Observed annually during the last FULL week in April, It was established as an effort to recognize secretaries for their contributions in the workplace, and to attract people to secretarial/administrative careers. | | | Over the years, Administrative Professionals Week has become one of the largest workplace observances. The event is celebrated worldwide, bringing together millions of people for community events, educational seminars, and individual corporate activities recognizing support staff with gifts of appreciation.
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| | May 6-12 | National Nurses Week
"Nurses: Your Voice, Your Health, Your Life" is this year's theme for National Nurses Week, celebrated May 6-12 each year. National Nurses Week begins May 6 and ends on May 12, Florence Nightingale's birthday.
And as of 2003, National School Nurse Day is celebrated on the Wednesday within National Nurses Week (May 6-12) each year. | | June 21 | Father's Day
The first widely promoted Father's Day celebration was held in Spokane on this day, June 19, 1910. Louise Dodd envisioned the event as focused in special religious services and involving small gifts as well as loving greetings from children to their fathers. She brought up the matter with her pastor and he communicated the idea to the local pastor's association. The mayor of the city and the governor of the state endorsed her concept and issued proclamations in support. Even the famed politician William Jennings Bryan weighed in with words of support. The third Sunday in June was established as the date of the celebration.
Mrs. Dodd dearly loved her own father. When his wife died in childbirth, he was left with six children. Somehow he overcame the difficulties of rearing them and operating his farm. His devotion to his children sparked Louise's inspiration. year. | Dec 26-
Jan 1 | Kwanzaa - a celebration of family, community and culture.
The Colors of Kwanzaa are: Red - the struggle; Black-to promote pride in the skin color; Green - hope and aspiration for the future.
The Seven Principles are: Umoja (Unity); Kujichagulia (Self-Determination); Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility);
Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics); Nia (Purpose); Kuumba (Creativity); Imani (Faith)
In 1966, Maulana Karenga created a 7-day celebration (Kwanzaa) for the purpose of strengthening the African American family, community and culture. Based on ancient African agricultural celebrations (“first fruits”) it reflects times of harvest ingathering, reverence, community recognition and celebration.
Karenga advises that gifts “must always include a book (to emphasize learning) and a heritage symbol (to endorse heritage). Foods and gifts that can be enjoyed by the family are also appropriate. Rather than gourmet foods, however, select the simpler or organic choices that require minimal preparation and promote a healthy body.
To learn more about Kwanzaa, visit the Official Kwanzaa Website. | | | |
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