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Thai Mother's Day was celebrated this past week. The Outreach Center organized a Mother’s Day activity where fourteen women attended. The atmosphere throughout the event was warm and welcoming. Participants had the opportunity to talk, share their feelings, and reflect on the meaning of “mother” from different perspectives.
As part of the activity, we asked a reflective question:
“Is there anything you would like to say to yourself—in your role as a daughter, as a mother, or simply as a woman?”
Many participants opened up and sincerely shared personal stories from their lives. One particularly moving story came from "N", who spoke tearfully about her mother, who has passed away. She shared that she wished her mother could have stayed with her longer and that she had had more opportunities to tell her mother she loved her. At the same time, in her own role as a mother, she expressed her desire to be a good mother to her own child.
Another touching story came from "T", who shared about a difficult period in her life surrounded by unhealthy environments, including involvement with drugs and alcohol, as well as conflict within her family. However, she came to realize that no matter how much she failed or how many mistakes she made, her parents continued to forgive her and welcome her home.
Afterwards, the team prayed for all mothers, asking that they would receive encouragement, healing, and love in every role they carry throughout their lives.
"She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue." Proverbs 31:25-26
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