All day, I have been haunted by a compulsion to write a post for all of those mothers (and fathers) whose children have been lost to death, illness, or disappearance, because Mother’s Day would have been hellish for them. I don’t have the right words to write such a post because, every time I try, it just seems trite.
And what about those who are watching, waiting, hoping and praying that little K will be okay – this fantastic 5-year-old battling cancer and all the treatments – always with a big smile. K, her brother, her mother, her father, her uncle, her grandmother, and all of us, watch, wait, hope and pray.
I guess this is a humble salute to the unsung mothers for whom a Mother’s Day breakfast-in-bed would be as far-fetched as snow on roses.
jmgoyder 
Happy Mother’s Day Julie! With sincerity of a distant friend.
You too, Avy!
thanks for adding that. this has also crossed my mind this morning also. i surely don’t want to hurt anyone who may not have children or have lost children or are fighting for lives of children. thank you Julie
I was also haunted by the thought of those children who have lost their mothers – like you and Al for instance.
You have such a kind heart, Julie!
Your heart is so big, Julie.
~ Lynda
For those of us celebrating today, I hope it is with happy hearts. And I also hope that we can all keep a place inside of ours for those less fortunate and suffering. I think you found the perfect words.
There are sad stories everywhere, but in cases like this at least it’s only a day and then we get on with life. I feel the same about people who spend Christmas alone without family or friends, but it’s just another day and then life goes on.
Hi,
A very thoughtful post for Mother’s Day.
A lot of angst comes with loving. Just raising kids is hard enough–truly rewarding, but no walk in the park. I can’t imagine how people cope with some of the hardships they face.
It is easy to forget those that are Mothers but are not Moms for so many horrible reasons. Thanks for reminding us Julie and thanks for saluting them, as we all should. Happy Mother’s Day Juliex
R
You too, Rhonda!
i have just nominated you for the one lovely blog award
Oh no! I mean thank you! I mean I’m not very good with this award thing! You are so kind!
(Too many exclamation marks?)
enjoy my friend!!!! i really think u r terrific!
me 2 re u!
This is wonderful and so important.
Bella and DiDi
Thanks woofers!
You did a great service through your words. You somehow found what was need to be said. I especially love how you summarized your post. So very true sadly.
It struck me later that there are also so many children who have lost their mothers – I didn’t think of that.
You know Jules for something that is supposed to be natural – losing one’s child has to be the most unnatural act of all. Same thing with losing a parent when tthe child is still so young. Then I think of Son, how young is still so young?
You know what I mean?
There are some acts of human nature that I find just too cruel.
I do too and am right with you. I am haunted by the children who disappear and I know you are too – when Son was little I was absolutely petrified of abduction. You have done such a great job drawing attention to some of these cases.
you are so sweet.. always thinking of others. I who have never had any babies even feel included. (yes the barren word is so harsh). But you have a great young man who keeps you going now!! Count our blessings!! Mine is my hubby who is like a teenager at 66. We must relish the moment instead of worrying about the future or past r
Yeah I have heaps of friends who didn’t have kids (they’re a bit more fun than those who did, me included – hehe – just kidding, sort of!) Your teenagery husband sounds delightful. Mine used to be like that too – alas!
I have friends who’ve lost mothers, and friends who have lost children. Makes a holiday like mothers day seem a rediculous proposal…
Yes – me too.
Its like you read my mind! You seem to know a lot about this, like you wrote the book in it or something. I think that you can do with a few pics to drive the message home a bit, but other than that, this is wonderful blog. A fantastic read. I will certainly be back.