Sunday, May 13, 2012

Mothers Day

This mothers day, my mind is not just reflecting on my mother and the beautiful mothers I know, but I am also reminded of those who wish they were a mother. Single women, women trying to conceive, women who never could have kids or didn't have the chance, mothers who have children that died...my thoughts were for you today. Mothers day is meant to be a day of joy and celebration, but can truly be a source of pain, I know.

Being a mother I can tell you that I have my reward already for all the sacrifices I make in just one smile, one new thing learned or imitated by my toddler. Yes, being a mom is hard work. But we have such joy and fullness that I feel we forget the emptiness and void that others feel. Losing my Sebastian has made me more aware of what others are suffering, too. Empty arms. Ears dying to hear the squeal of THEIR baby. Eyes wishing to see their baby's eyes light up and arms reach for them.

Oh women who wish they could be mothers, today my heart is with you.