BY INDY MAEALASIA

AS families across the nation gathered to celebrate and honor the unwavering love, resilience, and sacrifices of mothers on Mother’s Day yesterday, several families in Honiara took the day off to relax at the beach, marking the occasion with joy, gratitude, and togetherness.

At Turtle Beach on Northwest Guadalcanal, Island Sun caught up with several mothers and their families as they gathered by the sea, sharing food, laughter, and love on this special day.

Margareth Maegonia, who was celebrating with her daughter, shared what the day meant to her.

“Fathers who truly love their wives will talk with their children, help plan the shopping, do the cooking, and make sure there’s a gift to make Mum feel special,” she said.

“Mother’s Day is the one day in the year dedicated to honoring mums. Most of the time, it’s the mothers usually do everything at home, so when dads take over for a day, they see it’s not as easy as it looks.”

Lilian Qurusu, a mother of two, was also enjoying the day alongside other women from her community.

“Mother’s Day is a day for us mothers, a time to reflect on the hard work and responsibilities we carry in our homes,” she said.

“It’s a big responsibility that requires effort and time, and mothers do it all out of love. We are the homemakers.”

She added that while the day was filled with joy, it could also be bittersweet for those who had lost their mothers.

“Some of us have lost our mothers, and some are still with us. For those of us who are grieving, today can also be a sad time because we miss them,” Qurusu shared.

Qurusu also encouraged fathers and children to show love and appreciation on this special day by acknowledging the sacrifices mothers make every day.

“Take the time to show your appreciation—hug your mothers, thank them, and let them know how much they mean to you,” she added.

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