One word — MOM. This coming week children young and old will be trying to figure out what to get mom for mothers day. We all know the normal things: a card, a hanging basket, a cute coupon book with coupons for one hug and a kiss. For many people mother’s day isn’t as much joy as it is a time for remembrance. Trying to hold back the tears from memories gone by. One of the things I love about living in Patriot is how everyone seems to be everyone’s mom. I think that happens a lot in close communities. We all look out for each other and our children. I would like to say happy mothers day to all the mom’s in Patriot and to those far away.