Ladies, mother's day is approaching this week, and it gives us all a great opportunity to connect with and celebrate one of the most important people in our lives.  For some, this day simply serves as a benchmark date for starting to plant annuals or beginning summer vacation, but for me, it is a time to show how much I appreciate the person who has sacrificed so much time and effort to serve the roles of business partner, mentor, and friend, and to reflect on all the great memories that we have shared over the years.