When you were growing up as a child, and you fell and grazed your knee, who was it that put ointment on and soothed it better? When it was your first day at school, and you were nervous and excited and scared all at the same time, who was it that stood at the gate until you had gone in, to make sure you were alright? And when your heart was broken by your first proper boyfriend or girlfriend, who was there to dry the tears and make you strong again? The answer will probably be the same for everyone as it is for me – your mother.

Although I may not always have thought so in the past, I realize today that my mother is the most important person in my life. Not only was she always there for me when I needed her (even though I often told myself I didn't), but it was her advice that made me the person I am today. That's why I think it's important to let her know I love her in a way that says how much I appreciate all she's done; and that's why I send her fresh roses on special days.

Although I know that flowers for moms are traditionally sent on Mother's Day, I don't see why they should stop there. After all, the rose is known as God's messenger of love, and what better way to say thank you to your mom than telling her you love her? Yes, you can tell her over the phone the next time you speak to her, but conversations can quickly be forgotten in the hustle and bustle of today's modern world. A bouquet of fresh roses, however, won't only be so visible in her chosen room, but will help light up your mom's life the way she has yours.

The wonderful thing that I like about fresh roses is that their different colors can tell my mom exactly how I'm feeling; yellow roses are not only different and beautiful, but will tell your mom just how much you care and how you value her friendship. Dark pink roses will let her know that you're just thankful she's your mother. This is the beauty of fresh roses; every color tells a different story.

Sure, some people tell me that I don't need to be so "elaborate", and to simply give my mother some candy, or a teddy bear or similar. But I'd give these kind of things to my nephews; do I really want to say to my mom I think of her the same way as a child, and that's she's only worth a bar of chocolate?

For all she's done for me and for the smile it puts on her face every time and lights up her eyes, there's no other alternative for me to fresh roses. Elegant; thoughtful; beautiful and full of grace. Just like my mother. And, I would guess, yours as well.