FloridaLisa Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 For those who will have a hard Mother's Day, my heart goes out to you. I'm so increasingly aware of those who will celebrate with half of their hearts or suffer through because of a child, the death of their own mom, secondary infertility, or other reasons. If you are inclined, you are welcome to raise your hand here and I will be privileged to pray the rest of the week. I'm already thinking of some in our community, but feel free to post here. Lisa 28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evergreen State Sue Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 The sorrow is the loss of my mom 32 years ago and my mother-in-love 9 years ago. We had infertility issues for several years, but the joy now is my daughter's 18th birthday falls on Mother's Day this year. I will say a prayer for those who will have a difficult time this weekend. Thank you, Lisa, for your sensitivity and desire to lift others up. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 What a lovely post, Lisa, and how sweet of you to offer to pray. It's such an unexpected and nice thing to do for others. :) 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooCow Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 First Mother's Day without my Mom. :( 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 First Mother's Day without my Mom. :( :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplejackmama Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Hugs, Moocow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 I never really 'got' Mother's day. I wish we didn't celebrate it. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 This year is especially hard for some reason. Thank you for your kindness Lisa. (Hugs) to everyone... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 First Mother's Day without my Mom. :( :grouphug: This will be my second. Last year was very hard. I don't necessarily know how I'll feel on Sunday, but I'm feeling OK right now. I know how grief can sneak up on you, though. Last week it was a birthday card from grandma that my daughter found while cleaning her room. We both shed a few tears. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelAR05 Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 First Mother's Day without my Mom. :(Me too. :( 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieSong Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Could you pray for a mom I know, and her grown daughter? The grown daughter told me her mom hasn't spoken to her in a long time. Nothing really happened, but I suspect the daughter isn't living up to mom's highly unrealistic, unachievable expectations. Long story. So now the mom doesn't see her daughter, daughter's husband, her only grandson, and won't see the grandchild on the way unless the relationship is healed. The daughter was in town and left flowers, a Mother's Day card, and a family photo on her mom's porch. She loves her unconditionally, even though contact is not possible right now. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Me too. :( :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 My second MD without my mom. It completely stinks that she isn't here to see her grandchildren become such awesome young adults. She would have been thrilled as she was their greatest cheerleader -- louder even than me! Thank you, Lisa. Your kindness is making me misty. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arctic Bunny Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 The three moms here who lost their teenage sons in a car accident this week. The funerals will be next week. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 What a lovely idea for a post. 💕 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 I'm good, but the families here who've lost loved ones (nine fatalities in the province) due to traffic accidents in this past week could use all the love they can get. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Hand raised, for a number of reasons. Thank you, Lisa, for understanding that this holiday is, for many, salt in the wounds. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 ladybugs Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 I really dislike Mother's Day. I don't understand the point of it other then to shame wayward children. I am just reminded of what I lost. Primary and secondary infertility, lost mom to triplets, would like 3 living children but likely to only have 2. However I still got my mom and even my grandmothers so I am thankful for that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 This will be the second Mother's Day without my mom. I'm missing her so much, especially because I'm in the midst of planning dd's graduation for the 15th of this month. Writing my dad's name on the invitation without hers beside it was really hard. I know looking out at the guests and seeing him there without her is going to hurt so much. I don't want it to overshadow the day, though, so I'll hold it all in. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Thanks. Mom died in 2009. It's especially hard because ds is graduating from college in a few weeks----she missed his high school graduation. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaLisa Posted May 8, 2015 Author Share Posted May 8, 2015 The three moms here who lost their teenage sons in a car accident this week. The funerals will be next week. Oh my gracious. I've been out of town this week, so I missed this thread. Can you link it here? :crying: Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Oh my gracious. I've been out of town this week, so I missed this thread. Can you link it here? :crying: Lisa I think actic bunny was talking about her hometown, not the board bc I don't recall any thread here, either. It so sad no matter where it happened, though. Thank you, Lisa, for this thread! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arctic Bunny Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Oh my gracious. I've been out of town this week, so I missed this thread. Can you link it here? :crying: Lisa Sorry, yes, our town! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaLisa Posted May 8, 2015 Author Share Posted May 8, 2015 I think actic bunny was talking about her hometown, not the board bc I don't recall any thread here, either. It so sad no matter where it happened, though. Thank you, Lisa, for this thread! Sorry, yes, our town! Got it. They are on the list Arctic. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaLisa Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share Posted May 9, 2015 I never really 'got' Mother's day. I wish we didn't celebrate it. Sorry I'm replying to this late Garga! My brother and sil feel this way and really have not celebrated the days. But, it's hard to get away from and I've become more and more aware of friends who really struggle with this whole week. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Thank you, honey. That made me cry. My amazing mother, who was one of my best friends, passed away almost nine years ago. I still feel robbed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 So very kind of you. My baby girl died at birth; she would have turned 12 on May 6th. It always stings that Mother's Day follows that saddest of anniversaries. Although I am thankful to be Mommy to my three living children, I missed so much, a lifetime of raising Lydia Clare. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowing Brook Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 nm thanks:) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Just adding some people to the list. My mom and her siblings. Granny passed away unexpectedly, but by all signs peacefully, in her sleep sometime late last night/early this morning. She just looked like she was sleeping. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Just adding some people to the list. My mom and her siblings. Granny passed away unexpectedly, but by all signs peacefully, in her sleep sometime late last night/early this morning. She just looked like she was sleeping. :grouphug: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 My daughter in law had a miscarriage a few months ago. As I sat next to her in church this morning, she kept wiping her eyes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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