Day of the Woman

Shout out for my wife and all moms devoted to raising their children and caring for their homes. International Woman's Day was observed this week, with much praise for the accomplishments of career women like Melinda Gates and a review of women's economic, political, and social achievements.

Women have had a lot to overcome. I can still remember the line from the theme song for the woman's liberation movement in the '70s, "I am woman, hear me roar, in numbers too big to ignore, until I make my brother understand" (Helen Reddy).

No praise from the pundits, though, for MOMS who focus on raising the sons and daughters who end up with the economic, political, and social accomplishments which journalists can write about. No praise for the hardworking mom at home who puts in 18-hour days caring for her little ones and her household.

I guess this should be expected from the organizing folks bringing us International Woman's Day, since the expression of their elite talents in media, the arts, and politics have done much to damage the family over the last few decades. Not to mention their advocacy of abortion as a solution for women.

So here's an expression of gratitude to all you ladies who give yourselves to raising your children in the face of a culture which thinks you're uncool. Stay the course, and your children will rise to call you blessed!