Mother's Day...bittersweet...
While it is my first with my child in my arms, it really isn't my first. Last year we had already accepted a referral and were almost on our way to meet our son and the year before that I was pregnant. This year, my baby is in my arms, but that doesn't take away the pain.
I ache for those women that aren't yet mothers but desire to be. I ache for those women that have lost babies. I ache for those women that have lost mothers, grandmothers, etc. I ache for those women who have placed their children for adoption. I ache for those women that don't have good relationships with their mothers. I ache for the children that don't have mother to celebrate with.
Please remember that it is not a joyous day for everyone. Please be careful with your comments. You never know what people may be experiencing.
I've been thinking about you all day. I spent many Mother's Days at church in tears because I still was not a mother. Now I still spend it in tears because I ache for those women, too. It's a tough holiday. I don't think that will ever change for me. That being said, I hope you did find some joy today.
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DeleteWell said, Lisa. Continued prayers for you, my friend.
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