The world is a better place because of the presence of a woman. Mother, Sister, Daughter, Friend or Wife. No matter what their role. They add meaning to our existence.  They bring love into our life.

Every year, women all over the world celebrated their day on 8^th March.  Women’s international day is celebrated to acknowledge the importance of women in our lives.  Have you ever wonder how come there is no Men’s day? Some men joked that beside 8^th March, every day is men’s day!

Motherhood is priced Of God, at price no man may dare To lessen or misunderstand.”

¬Helen Hunt Jackson

International Women’s Day has been observed since early 1900’s, a time of great expansion and turbulence in the industrialized world that saw booming population growth and the rise of radical ideologies.  It is also known as the United Nations (UN) Day for Women’s Rights and International Peace.  Annually on 8 March, thousands of events are held throughout the world to inspire women and celebrate achievements throughout history and across nations.  

“If you want anything said, ask a man. If you want anything done, ask a woman.” ― Margaret Thatcher

Women are special.  Pregnancy and motherhood are two of the most amazing and rewarding journey that only a women will ever experience.  Life as a wife and mother keep a woman busy most of the time.  At times women in the workplace or stay at home women struggle to juggle it all, be it career, family life, marriage, parenting and so on.

Therefore, it is important to find support as women nurture their family amidst their busy schedule.  

Women often feel overwhelmed and fear that she is not doing enough for the children and family.  At times it seems impossible to juggle it all especially on parenting.  We could learn from a remarkable woman that found her strength in an apron.

The woman who creates and sustains a home, and under whose hands children grow up to be strong and pure men and women, is a creator second only to God.”¬Helen Hunt Jackson.

Susanna Wesley (1669-1742) was the mother of nineteen children. Nine of her children died in infancy. She home schooled her remaining children successfully through many trials, including persecution, a marital separation, her husband’s imprisonment, sickness, and poverty.

Each week, she spent an hour with each child, to know them and their desires better.  In the midst of her busy schedule, Susanna recognized her needs for quiet time.  She just pulled her apron over her head to pray.  That was the children’s signal to leave her alone!  Among her surviving children were John and Charles Wesley, founders of the Methodist movement.

Susanna Wesley recognized and fulfilled the high calling of motherhood. Her perseverance through hardship yielded a triumphant harvest. Her secret was an apron, and the God who is available to mothers everywhere

In her kitchen, Susana had a vision that mothering could make a difference for eternity.  So, when you feel that you are exhausted and impossible to carry on any further, just find time for yourself! Have a date with other women in the same boat and let it all out over tea and muffins.  You could also stand in the kitchen with an apron over your head! Who knows, you may change the world one day too!

The history of all times, and of today especially, teaches that … women will be forgotten if they forget to think about themselves ¬Louise Otto

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