Sunday, May 14

Mother's Day Prayer

As I was enjoying a rare and blissful pleasure this morning, an uninterrupted shower, I was praying and thinking about Mother's Day. I find it peculiar that now that I am a mother, I don't have the unreserved joy on Mother's Day that I had once thought I would enjoy once I attained the illusive title, "Mommy."

Maybe the joy is muted by the memory of the many babies I never held or the lingering scar of years of infertility and childlessness. Maybe it's the knowledge that this day holds pain for some that are precious to my heart. I think of those who fear they may never know the joy of raising a child, those whose arms are empty because they loved a child selflessly enough to trust another mom to give what she cannot give, those who are separated from their mothers by death or estrangement or many miles, those who find it hard to celebrate a mother who seems unworthy of praise, those who don't have food or shelter for their children, those who are suffering the pain of watching a grown child make devastating choices, or those who fail to be the kind of mother they know God is calling them to be.

Still, as I enjoyed a pancake breakfast prepared by my husband this morning, I was overflowing with joy. It is a breathtaking privilege to look around the table and see the beautiful faces of two children I have been given the honor of raising. I am joyous this morning because of sticky hands and obnoxious noises that come from my two charges, and I thank God with all that is in me, again, for making me a mommy.

For those who are on the painful side of this day, I want you to know that you are not forgotten, you are loved and needed by many. And I prayed for you today.

3 comments:

Darcy said...

Beautiful Post Kim.

Happy Mother's Day and many hugs to you!


Love,
Darcy

Carol-Ann Allen said...

Hi Kim
I agree with Darcy! This is a "beautiful" post! My goodness, I can identify with it! We had years of infertily followed by three miscarriages. Then Kinza was born (premature but healthy, praise the Lord!)and then one more miscarriage. I have such mixed feelings every Mother's Day -- not only because of those gals who don't have children but also because of the ones whose husbands have walked away or are abusive.

Nice to read your blog again!

Anonymous said...

Belated Mother's Day wishes Kim. I remember one of your more painful Mother's Days, and I'm so thankful for Ryan and Abby!

 

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