Women's History Month

Every year I make sure to mention and participate in Womens History Month.  I do it for several reasons. 

One, I am a woman.  The struggles women in history had to go through, I feel it's disrespectful to recognize them.  The stories of the women that set out to "earn" the right to vote are amazing.  I don't want to take it for granted.  (Another reason I cringe when women don't go out to vote).

Two, I have daughters.  In fact I have often said I think God gave me daughters for a reason.  I am sure to tell them their worth.  In a nation that is forgetful of the contributions of women I will not forget.  In a time that the body is the focus of women I can share the stories of the power of women minds. 

Three, women seem forgotten in history classes.  If they weren't why would there be a need for womens history month?  Seriously, think back and remember how many women were talked about/ studied in your school.  I can name about half a dozen.  Now are we to believe that only half a dozen women ever had something significant to contribute?   As a result I am sad to announce most Women don't know there is a Women's History Month much less when it is.  Schools still don't seem to even focus on it. 

Things need to change, thoughts need to change.  Remember the saying, "Lest we forget"?