Mixed feelings about these commercialised Hallmark sponsored events. On the one hand it is nice to have the chance to spoil someone and/or be appreciated a bit. On the other hand it is a) way too plastic and expensive and b) really quite hard for all sorts of people for all sorts of reasons.
So if you are a not-yet mother, or a trying to be mother, or a seriously dont want to be a mother or an unable to be a mother .... let me assure you that today above all days you are valued and respected and loved. Being a mother is not the be all and end all. Its a job, and an important one, but it is not an identity. Really, it isnt. The world needs people like you. Mothers need people like you who have the time and the energy to come alongside. You are a great friend and colleague and daughter and sister . Thank you
If you are a mother to babies and tiny ones - well done and keep going. It's tough at times and the sleepless thing can drive you nuts, but there are many joys and you will make it out the other side with your sanity intact (mostly). Trust me. Been there, done that, got the t-shirt
If you are a mother of older kids and teens - well done, they have made it through the infant years and you have got them to be somewhat independent. You have homeworked and sports culbbed and cub scouted and girl guided and birthday partied and survived! Well done you. Keep up the good work. You are doing great
If you have older teens or are teetering on the brink of an empty nest - congratulations! You have fed and watered and washed and shopped and nurtured and taught and exampled and led them through to a place where they can now go out on their own. And they will be fine. Seriously. And you will get your life back. Remember that? The life you had before kids?? No? Well you did have one. Honestly. :)If you have kids away, abroad, distant, disconnected, lost or in heaven...... HUG HUG HUG, It is tough. But God is good and He loves those kids and knows where they are and how to keep them safe for you. So trust them into His hands and accept all the help and support He sends your way as you navigate your way through these difficult days
If you are a grandparent... congratulations! Enjoy the grandparenting but also keep an eye open for those young women who might be really desperate for a hug and a listening non-judgemental ear and a helping hand. The world really needs the wisdom of age and experience so dont shut yourself away and think your time is over. There is plenty for you to do!
If your relationship with your own mother is difficult.... keep on bringing it to Jesus and look out for the mothers He is sending you to fill in the gaps. We can't change our history but we can invest into the future to change it for those who come after us.
If mother's day is sad for you then my prayer today is that God speaks to you in that sore place and pours His healing in. If mother's day is a joy to you then I pray that the handmade cards and makeshift presents and burnt toast in bed bring you every happiness
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| this is what mother's day in my house usually looks like :) |
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