Happy Mother's Day to all of you Super Heroes out there!
It has been one heck of a year for super heroes.
It has already been a great year for super heroes and more are on their way!
In the past 12 months, we have seen:
- A watchable D.C. movie in Wonder Woman
- A brand new and incredibly fun Spider-Man
- An absolutely hilarious and action packed Thor movie
- Julia Roberts taking her first crack at playing a super hero
- The first blockbuster hit based on an African hero in Black Panther
- The first movie that could possibly earn $2 billion in the latest installment of The Avengers franchise
Wait. What? Julia Roberts played a Super Hero?
Was she in one of the incredibly boring scenes in Justice League?
Did she not make the Joss Whedon cut?
No.
Earlier this year, Julia Roberts played the most powerful super hero ever...
A mother.
Specifically, Julia Roberts wonderfully portrayed Isabel Pullman in one of my favorite movies of all time: Wonder.
Best Wonder Woman of the year.
If you haven't seen it yet, stop reading this, grab a box of tissues, and treat yourself to a good old fashioned fairy-tale about super human strength, the power of kindness... and a mother.
One of the things I like best about recent super hero movies is that all of the good ones begin with an action sequence within the first ten minutes of the film. They seem to jump right into a catastrophe that can only be avoided with the help of some super powers. Wonder is no exception.
At just the 4 minute and 18 second mark, we know there is going to be a daunting challenge ahead for our heroes. A terrified little boy with a craniofacial deformity lies in his bed knowing he must face his greatest adversaries ever... ten year old children. Lamenting his impending doom he says, "I'm pretty much totally and completely petrified."
Would Black Panther, Spider-Man, or Thor be able to reach him in time and save him from his peril?
No need.
Why?
He has a mother. And mothers happen to be bestowed with the greatest superpower in the history of time.
What other hero can look into the eyes of a terrified child and fill them with strength, courage and confidence by uttering only four monosyllabic words...
It
will
be
fine.
If you don't believe me, check out the 6 minute mark of Wonder. If you do, you will see my favorite super hero of the year convincing that same terrified boy that he will be OK. You will also see him believe it. Then, over the next 90 minutes, you will see him live it. Then (if you are me) you will cry.
If you can't wait to see the entire movie, check out the 1:13 mark of this clip. I assure you that you will see one of the most amazing super powers ever!
You can keep your iron suits, leaping tall buildings in a single bound, spidey senses, magic hammers and super cool cat costumes. I'll take a mom's ability to convince any child that they are... "braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think"* any day.
Bullet proof bracelets are cool and all, but they are nothing compared to the protection a mother's reassuring words mean to a child.
Dr. Strange may be the Master of the Mystic Arts, but he has yet to learn the spell that transforms the words "it will be fine" into reality. And yet, somehow, every mother has.
Some mothers also know a few more "magic" words.
I know my mother has. When my father died when I was 9, my mother uttered that mighty spell. And it worked. Of course it did. Because she willed it to work.
I know my wife has. When my daughter did not feel she had the strength to stand on a stage and utter the line "Kippered smelt!" in an auditorium packed with parents and peers, Helen whispered the incantation and filled MJ with enough confidence to recite everyone's lines.
I know @karenb54 has. Heck she even found a way to make it work on a child whom she took in and treated as her own.
I know @mumofmany has. She uses that spell to make her children feel safe no matter what the challenges are.
I know @giantbear has. I know she used it on her own children... and all of the ones on steemit who she loves like her own.
I know @bdmomuae has. She uses them in between studying for her degree.
I know life @lifes-a-donut has. She raised @hotrod... who happens to be one of the coolest kids on this platform.
I know @dreemit has. Her daughter is brave enough to be seen in public with her mom at a Supernatural convention or two.
I know @accio has. Although, with a name like "accio" I have a feeling she knows as many spells as Hermione herself.
@runridefly may not technically be a mom, but I bet he swiped this page from the mother spell book.
@slowwalker's mom must know them. If you don't believe me, you can check out their adventures in his blog.
@surpassinggoogle's mom knew them for sure. How else did someone get a heart that big?
I could go on forever, but what fun is that?
Now it's your turn. What other mothers or motherly figures here on steemit (or the world in general) have mastered that essential motherly spell?
Who else can say "It will be fine" in such a way that it is impossible not to believe?
Please fill the comments below with shout outs to the Earth's Mightiest Heroes...
Mothers!
Mother's are the bravest and most amazing people I know. Mother' will always three for us, through the good times and the bad. They love us and support us when we are at our best and our worst. I think we often take for granted all that our mothers do for us throughout our lives. They should be thanked and treasured every day and not just the day we are told to do so.
I lost my mom 5 years ago and although I made sure to let her know all that I appreciated and admired about her, I often wish that I could have one more moment to tell her again just how much she meant to us and how I became the man I am today because of her. I told her in my thoughts this morning and I smile knowing that somehow she is hearing me and smiling back.
Thank you for putting moms in the spotlight. They are heroes. Frontline soldiers that give everything to protect their children. A wonderful post sir!
I am so sorry for your loss but you sound like you are in a very healthy place with it. It seems like yo knew the most important thing: appreciate while you have someone.
I bet she is smiling. You are a good man. Not only do you help your children and your children, you have jumped in and started helping people here.
Happy mothers day to you also :)
Indeed a mother is the strongest, smartest and the most lovable superhero on this Earth.
Growing up I always heard the statement that
Such is the respect a mother has been given in my religion.
That is a beautiful saying!
Being a mother is one job in the world that comes with no offs. Sacrificing to the core, a mother does all to care and nurture her child. In history and literature too, we can find a number of instances where mother's love is deemed the purest of all. A truly selfless and unconditional love, which only a mother is capable of giving. And setting aside a day to honor this endearing figure in your life is essentially the unsaid need. And of course, Mother's Day is not about just celebrating the mothers, it has a deeper meaning which cherishes the foundation of all motherhood. All the women in your life who have nurtured you, whether it is your sister, step mother or even mother-in-law, all such motherly figures deserve to be celebrated on this day.
Best wishes for of all Super Hero Mom !
I love that you included all the women who have played an important role in your life!
Mothers are one of the most important people in our lives if not the most important, that we were able to grow up to become adults were entirely their making. To me I think women and mothers are very important people in one's life and I sure do cherish the ones around me and I often refer to my mother as a super woman haven cared for six children and given everyone of us equal love and protection. Happy Mother's day to her and every other mother and women out there.
Happy mother's day to your mother! 6 kids! Wow! She is a super hero for sure.
Aw, this is a perfect mother's day post, thank you for including me :) I can certainly add a few names:
@canadian-coconut
@kiwideb
@everlove
@breezin
@merej99
@marxrab
@ickymj
@mammasitta
@andysantics48
@meesterboom....'s Good Lady ;)
Oh yeah! Perfect! This is what I was hoping for. Happy mother's day to all the wonderful mothers on steemit!
Happy Mothers Day to all moms here in Steemit! I hope you have some good time with your kids and husband today!
It is amazing how the mothers words can be powerful and meaningful for children,the words make us to feel better even if difficult situation, I remember many times when I was young and at the point that it seemed that this is the most terrible thing there is no way out, but once hearing: Everything will be fine, just go to bed and we will think about it tomorrow. That really made its trick, we always got through those times and I remember when I went to bed I slept peacefully all night through because I knew my mum will take care of it. Nice post to mothers day, @hanshotfirst
Happy mother's day ... To all mother around the world ... If you have the opportunity of celebrating one ... Be grateful to them
For sure. Appreciate the ones you love every day. Tomorrow is never promised.
Actually the mother is a different person
That's not just your mother, she's a friend of yours too
We all love our mother
I am honored for all the mothers @hanshotfirst
So emotional really, I enjoyed every bit of your mother's story, but I couldn't help noticing you made it as a ulog post it's totally amazing
I promised Terry I would try and use that tag as much as possible. I LOVE the idea behind it. I hope this post fit with his vision.