The mothers in Ukraine

       As most of the rest of the world celebrated the Hallmark holiday known as mother's day, many mothers in Ukraine are living it in a most poignant way.   They and their children are literally in harm's way and there is a non trivial chance they know a mother who has lost a son or daughter in the ongoing conflict with Russia.

       Thanks to the Russian order of battle, even civilians are not spared the possibility of death in war.  The harrowing pictures and descriptions of refugees are a constant reminder that civilization and peace are at constant risk  and Mother's Day is something to both celebrate and remember all the mothers who have experienced the ultimate loss, that of one or more of their children.