When Mother’s Day Is Hard

Life is not made up of big moments… but in many simple,  ordinary days. Days when there is no one to pat you on the back and cheer you on. Days when you feel alone. Moments when there is no one who even seems to notice. Ordinary days. We must give our best on those...

That Unforgettable Red Hat

There was no question about it – Mother’s Day was a day to celebrate our mother. And back then it meant walking to the local 5 & 10 store to buy the perfect gift. I will never forget that year when I was eight and my brother ten. We talked together in whispered...

Waiting Is Never Easy

From the time I was a very young girl I dreamt about being a mother. Holding my own little freshly bathed and powdered baby. Rocking her gently and singing her lullabies. But although my longing was strong , I did not experience the joys of motherhood until later in...
Shining Moments

Shining Moments

“I hate Mother’s Day” she sobbed. I listened longing to wrap my arms around her. “It’s the same thing every year. Every where I look I see cards and advertisements and reminders of this kind of mother I’m supposed to be. Even the preacher of our church… preaches on...