Post by dilly on May 12, 2013 22:12:58 GMT
Happy Mother's Day to all women (and some men) because there is no "One Size Fits All" Mother
Today many American Moms will be lavished with homemade noodle art, finger paintings and clay-pots with a plant we hope not to kill before the 4th of July. Some are served breakfast in bed, which may or may not actually resemble food. There are some Moms who will choose to sleep in and spend the day pampering themselves on this, the Day that Celebrates Mothers. Others will choose- or be chosen to- spend the day with their children doing whatever activities her children have chosen for the day. There is no right or wrong way to celebrate Mother's Day. To every woman out there who is blissfully celebrating Motherhood, I raise my morning coffee cup (made by my son) to you and salute you. You have one of the hardest jobs in the world. And without monetary compensation. (But if you could get paid, what would you earn? Here is a fun Mom's Salary Wizard that will help you figure it out right down to what you would earn locally. It was fun. But I still don't see anyone cutting me a check.)
Moms...I salute you.
When Mother's Day rolls around every year there is a large segment of the population that is not lavished with cards and accolades. In fact, there are some people they just don't make a card for. I have not forgotten you. I know that today of all days, some of you come into this holiday with more sadness than joy. With more heartache than happiness.
To the woman who has lost a child. I am sorry. I know you find yourself in that place of mourning and loss. If it was your only child, you may question the whole "mother" title. I know. I have been there and I am sorry. If you have other children, I know how much it hurts to be torn between appreciating the love your children shower you with and missing the love you lost. You are strong. I admire you. And, even if it hurts, I do wish you a peaceful Mother's Day.
To the woman who is motherless, I know your torn heart when it comes to being celebrating and longing to celebrate with your own Mom. The first two years after my own Mom died were spent in a wild roller coaster ride of tears and laughter. We'll see what today brings. I have begun to call my sister and my Dad and laugh and cry over memories of Mom. It hurts but it somehow brings her a little bit closer. To you women whose mothers have died, I am so sorry. I hope today brings you smiles stemming from good memories. Some of you who are motherless have not lost a mother to death but to circumstances in life. I wish you peace today.
To the woman who gave up her child for adoption, some were forced by parents, some wanted to give her baby a life that she was unable to give them at that time. I wish you all a Happy Mother's Day and want you to know how much I admire your strength, your wisdom and your courage. You are by far heroic. No matter what you may think. I hope you find peace in your decision and allow yourself a moment of pride that you brought a new life into this world-- whether you are the woman raising that person or not.
To the Dad who has stepped into the role of motherhood because that is what life has handed you. I admire you. Filling the role of both Mom and Dad cannot be easy. Today, I want you to find time to celebrate the job you are doing. Mother's Day doesn't have to just be for women.
To the women who look at this day with heartbreak wanting so much for become mothers, I, too, pray that your wishes for motherhood are granted. Mother's Day and infertility are not the best combination. I am sorry for your pain. I admire your strength. I wish you success.
Today many American Moms will be lavished with homemade noodle art, finger paintings and clay-pots with a plant we hope not to kill before the 4th of July. Some are served breakfast in bed, which may or may not actually resemble food. There are some Moms who will choose to sleep in and spend the day pampering themselves on this, the Day that Celebrates Mothers. Others will choose- or be chosen to- spend the day with their children doing whatever activities her children have chosen for the day. There is no right or wrong way to celebrate Mother's Day. To every woman out there who is blissfully celebrating Motherhood, I raise my morning coffee cup (made by my son) to you and salute you. You have one of the hardest jobs in the world. And without monetary compensation. (But if you could get paid, what would you earn? Here is a fun Mom's Salary Wizard that will help you figure it out right down to what you would earn locally. It was fun. But I still don't see anyone cutting me a check.)
Moms...I salute you.
When Mother's Day rolls around every year there is a large segment of the population that is not lavished with cards and accolades. In fact, there are some people they just don't make a card for. I have not forgotten you. I know that today of all days, some of you come into this holiday with more sadness than joy. With more heartache than happiness.
To the woman who has lost a child. I am sorry. I know you find yourself in that place of mourning and loss. If it was your only child, you may question the whole "mother" title. I know. I have been there and I am sorry. If you have other children, I know how much it hurts to be torn between appreciating the love your children shower you with and missing the love you lost. You are strong. I admire you. And, even if it hurts, I do wish you a peaceful Mother's Day.
To the woman who is motherless, I know your torn heart when it comes to being celebrating and longing to celebrate with your own Mom. The first two years after my own Mom died were spent in a wild roller coaster ride of tears and laughter. We'll see what today brings. I have begun to call my sister and my Dad and laugh and cry over memories of Mom. It hurts but it somehow brings her a little bit closer. To you women whose mothers have died, I am so sorry. I hope today brings you smiles stemming from good memories. Some of you who are motherless have not lost a mother to death but to circumstances in life. I wish you peace today.
To the woman who gave up her child for adoption, some were forced by parents, some wanted to give her baby a life that she was unable to give them at that time. I wish you all a Happy Mother's Day and want you to know how much I admire your strength, your wisdom and your courage. You are by far heroic. No matter what you may think. I hope you find peace in your decision and allow yourself a moment of pride that you brought a new life into this world-- whether you are the woman raising that person or not.
To the Dad who has stepped into the role of motherhood because that is what life has handed you. I admire you. Filling the role of both Mom and Dad cannot be easy. Today, I want you to find time to celebrate the job you are doing. Mother's Day doesn't have to just be for women.
To the women who look at this day with heartbreak wanting so much for become mothers, I, too, pray that your wishes for motherhood are granted. Mother's Day and infertility are not the best combination. I am sorry for your pain. I admire your strength. I wish you success.
