Mother’s Day can be painful for many. It’s a painful reminder to those who don’t have their mom in the physical. It’s a painful reminder for those who tried to become a mom, or who wanted to become a mom but didn’t have the partner or right partner for it. It’s a painful reminder for those moms who have a child or children on the Other Side. It’s a painful reminder for those who might have children away, or have kids who aren’t speaking to them. It’s a painful reminder for those who didn’t/don’t have the mom they so yearned to have.
The commercials depict this day as something happy, and don’t get me wrong – it can be, but for many it’s busy avoiding the Mother’s Day commercials and the aisles filled with cards and gifts that someone decided mom would love. Some of you opened this link with the intent of being angry at me (it happened last year) for even sending out a ‘Happy Mother’s Day’ greeting.
The other day I had an encounter with a complete stranger who was far from pleased with her life that she decided to take it out on me, a stranger to her, with hurtful words. I simply told her to have a good day and she lashed out. My day was already difficult, so my first thought was to be snarky back. I didn’t, I sent her more love and in return I had an encounter with another complete stranger who started up a beautiful conversation that ended in a hug. It was a reminder that we are surrounded by beautiful every single day if we allow it in through our various painful experiences – much like a stained glass window. You can focus on not seeing straight through it on the cloudy days, or revel in the rainbows on the sunshiny ones. It’s a choice.
So today, some are planning the funeral of their mother. Some are visiting their mom or their child at the cemetery. Other’s, their mom can’t remember what their name is. Some are celebrating with their fur babies, while others are grateful for Skype and Facetime. Many, today is just another day.
Sending love and healing to all of those experiencing pain and heartache on this Mother’s Day or any day. I believe in you.
Believe,
Kristy Robinett
www.kristyrobinett.com
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