The Internet has unlimited articles on Mother's Day.

One that caught my attention was the "Top Ten Celebrity Moms" that went on to describe mothers with high visibility in our country, mainly movie stars.

I think the mothers who need to be celebrated are the moms who don't get much recognition, but who share with their children in significant ways.

They may be the stay-athome moms, or the career moms, or those who have to work two jobs to provide for their families. We can't celebrate their contributions too much.

Undoubtedly, in the preschools, kindergartners, and younger elementary grades, teachers will encouraging their students to design some kind of gifts to present to Mom on Mother's Day morning. And what mother doesn't envy the added attention, affection, and appreciation that comes from those most important persons in her life?

I imagine many mothers would pass up the "breakfast in bed" that may end up as "breakfast on the bed," for a nice breakfast around the kitchen table with excited children who want to cater to her needs. It has been said many times that it is the thought that counts.

I have wonderful memories of my Mother who died when I was 21 years old, but who nurtured me during those very formative years and who taught in her quiet, unassuming manner values that have been beneficial to me over the years. I doubt if she got up every morning saying, "Today I'm going to teach my children how to live," but just lived in ways that caught our attention and which we could not avoid.

High profile mothers may get notoriety, but the mothers who have helped to shape much of our society are those who live before their children those philosophies about life that make all the difference.

We may get a little sentimental on this one day of the year dedicated to moms, and that's OK as we think of all the other times when she is the unsung heroine. She deserves this day dedicated to her.

Happy Mother's Day to all!