There is nothing like mom’s Greek chicken soup to make you feel warm, safe and secure. I can close my eyes and smell the delicious aroma of chicken broth, sweet carrots and onions.

I clearly remember how my mom would press her lips to my forehead to see if I was running a fever. Her lips were always a good predictor, before bringing out the thermometer for accuracy. If I had a cold, she would squeeze fresh orange juice for me.

Even today, my mom will still tell me what to do to make me feel better.

If I’m suffering a migraine:

“Boil water and place your head over it with a towel, and breathe in the steam!”

If I had a stomach ache:

“Drink some ginger ale, it’ll help your tummy.”

If I had abdominal cramps:

“Lay down and place a hot water bottle on your belly.”

Mom’s advice stuck with me; I do the same now with my own children. Now I take care of my kids when they’re sick #LikeMomDoes.

“Don’t go outside like that!” I’ll shout at my kids. “You need a heavier jacket! I don’t want you to catch a cold!”

As soon my kids step in from outdoors, “Wash your hands! With soap! For 20 seconds!”

Lo and behold, when my kids don’t listen, the sniffles begin the very next day. Mom knew what she was talking about. While I didn’t enjoy the constant nagging when I was a child, I appreciate it now that I’m a mom too.

Mom just knows what to do to take care of you, and only your own mom has that special touch to make you feel better. Thank you, mom, for taking care of me all those years. Thank you, for making me chicken soup at the first sign of a cold, nagging me to wear a hat and dress warm, and for the warm snuggles when I needed them.

Thank you, Mom, for caring and loving me the way you did, and still do.

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Disclosure:  This post was sponsored by the makers of TYLENOL®, but the opinions expressed are my own.