Share your life, and find the finest joy man can know. Do not be stingy with your heart. Get out of yourself into the life of others, and new life will flow into you —share and share alike. Joseph Fort Newton

On May 8, 1914 Woodrow Wilson declared the second Sunday in May “Mother’s day.” Sunday, May 14 is Mother’s Day this year. It is a time to appreciate mothers and mother figures. This special day is a tribute to mothers and grandmothers who pass their heritage on to us so we can offer it to the next generation. What better hope for the future than a nurturing mother’s heart that is concerned for the next generation hoping to make tomorrow a better place?

What should a mother be? She will be in awe of this miracle of life! A mother’s arms will hold and strengthen this new life with prayers, providing guidance and her heart will always love. Only our children really matter. They are the real treasure on earth. A treasure that will never be lost, destroyed or rust away. Magical eyes always looking out for children are prized treasures.

Someone wrote that, “A mother’s love is like a rose always blooming, forever caring, always giving and forever sharing.” (That is beautiful.)

However, life has unpredictable changes. The fear of loss. Mothers die young leaving young children. Youngsters move forward without a mother. Sons get killed in war. Mothers grieve from the cavern of their hearts. The loss of someone we held dear can be a big hurdle and adjustment. We live in an imperfect world.

In order to seize the day, the Saco Museum and Dyer Library will hold its fifth Colossal Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to noon on the lawn between the buildings and in the Deering Room at the library. The rain date is Saturday, June 24.

The aspiring and working committees have well- crafted time management, scheduling and planning to bring the Colossal Yard Sale together. The sale will include: clean, gently used housewares, dishes, working electronics, collectables, and furniture items, toys, sporting goods, garden items, tools and holiday decorations. Drop of will begin on Tuesday, May 30 at the rear door of the library. Outside vendors are welcome paying $20 for a space. This year’s sale will feature a 50/50 raffle. If you need further information or would like to volunteer to help price items or work at the sale itself, call Nancy Tripp at 205-1857 or the Dyer Library desk at 283-3861.

The Arundel Yacht Club sounds like the perfect place for the Big Brothers Big Sisters Annual Soiree. The 5th Annual event at 51 Ocean Ave., Kennebunkport on Friday, May 19 from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. will be featuring: a Silent Auction, Ned’s BBA, wine testing, Amander McCarthy, singer/song writer, Sabin Lomac, guest speaker, There are a limited number of tickets available at $100 per person.

Please R.S.V.P. by May 10. VIA credit card: text Soiree2017 to 91999; VIA check: BBBS of So. Maine

6th Annual Soiree, P.O. Box 8402, Portland, Maine, 04104. Gold Sponsor: T.D. Bank.

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