By Barrie Davenport

“No gift to your mother can ever equal her gift to you – life.” ~Anonymous

Once you become a parent, you view Mother’s Day a bit differently than you did when you were just the giver of the gifts. As a parent, you consider all of the gifts you gave your own mom and wonder if they really reflected the way you felt about her.

When you become a parent, your view about real gifts, gifts from the heart, suddenly changes. You know what’s truly important and meaningful — what creates good karma for the giver and the receiver.

Flowers, candy, jewelry, perfume, clothes — they are all nice to receive. But what a mother really wants to know and feel are these things:

Did I do a good job at raising you? Do you still enjoy my... More...