May
10
Thoughts for Mother’s Day
Filed by Becky Albrecht Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment
Some thoughts since Mother’s Day is approaching…
Blog writer, Amy Young, recently wrote candidly about the pain she has experienced on Mother’s Days in the past. Her thoughts appear in her post, An open letter to pastors {A non-mom speaks about Mother’s Day} .
These thoughts are a good reminder to us, even as we celebrate, to remember the pain of others.
I am remembering friends who recently lost their firstborn, who lived only seven days. I remember also others who were told, “Short term” when their precious little one was born.
In addition, it is wise for us to remember those who still suffer in silence following an elective abortion.
Recently, a friend (very young… 18 or 19 or so) told me she is seeing the doctor on Monday. The doctors are investigating the possibility of cervical cancer. [She said she has been dealing with this for months, so she is pretty far into the investigation.] She also said, under her breath but loud enough for those around her to hear, “All I ever wanted was to have kids.”
We rejoice with mothers, and are grateful for the opportunities to “Honor thy father and thy mother: that the days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee” (Exodus 20:12, kjv).
At the same time, it is wise to be sensitive to the range of emotions experienced by many women around us.
Wishing all blessings and peace this Mother’s Day, in the Name of the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort (II Corinthians 1:3).
