MOTHERS working in the Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica) Department of Education were treated to Mother’s Day luncheon.

Celebrating with women were Regional Chair, Genevieve Allen, and Regional Executive Officer, Pauline Lucas.

At the event, Lucas and acting Regional Education Officer, Tiffany Harvey underscored the importance of mothers in families.
Allen stated that mothers, through their sacrifices, are generally the ones who hold families together.

She urged the attending mothers to continue embracing motherhood, even as she encouraged that being a mother is a great honour, and should not be taken lightly.

“Motherhood is a fantastic feeling, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything, as I feel honoured being a mother. And I urge you mothers to ensure that you are pampered, as being a mother is such a great blessing,” Allen said as she reminisced on her late mother.

Meanwhile, Lucas shared some of her own experiences, pointing out that while she only has one biological child, she continues to be the mother of some 15 God-children, while she provides motherly support to others.

“It’s a great feeling and experience, and as we celebrate this important day, it allows us as mothers to reflect on our own lives, and those of our children and others who you may have impacted upon,” she said, according to a release.

She told the gathering that many times, the roles of mothers are taken for granted, stating that a mother’s contribution cannot be counted.

In her remarks, Harvey thanked the many mothers who work in her department, even as she congratulated the newest mother in their midst, Danicia George, who is expected to deliver soon.

She offered words of comfort and advice to the young lady, urging her to value the blessing that she has, and to recognise that, irrespective of her child’s age, she will always be his or her mother.

Harvey also spoke about the importance of fathers, noting that it is because of fathers who play their roles, that mothers are allowed to play theirs.

“I would like to thank the men who have made us women mothers, as we know that without fathers, there can be no mothers,” she said.

The mothers in attendance at the function were each given a gift package as an indication of her recognition, while special gifts were also presented to Allen, Lucas and Harvey’s Secretary, Allison Hoppie.