I woke up early this morning to care for our daughter. A blowout and change of clothes later, she was back in bed with Mommy, and I went out to the living room to write.

For the first time, there are two letters to write this year. And it got me thinking, that Mother’s Day might perhaps be the most important holiday we celebrate. Every single human being who has ever walked this Earth has had a mother. Every person born was born to a mother, no matter their culture or gender or timeline. It is something all of humanity shares. And having recently witnessed the birth of my first child not too long ago, I can confidently say it’s nothing short of miraculous.

Women possess an ability that we should regularly rejoice. Without them, none of this would be possible. They are the foundation of our species, passing strength to each other through the generations. The two most important people in my life are mothers, and I’m eternally grateful for their sacrifice, their spirit, and their love.

To celebrating Mother’s Day, a most important holiday.