Perhaps a not-so-happy Mother's Day

Mother's Day isn't as easy for some as it is for others.  For many years I struggled with it, while we struggled to get pregnant.  Now that I'm a mum, it doesn't fill me with such dread, but I am acutely aware that this day will not be quite the celebration for everyone.

To the woman whose deepest desire is to be a mother, but can not fall pregnant;

To the mother who has a child who she had to say goodbye to too early;

To the child who has lost their mother;

To the mother who is separated from their child;


I know that there are no words to comfort you during this time, but I pray that you do find the peace you need today.

To the woman whose deepest desire is to be a mother, but can not fall pregnant, I pray that God grants you the desires of your heart and fills your womb with a baby.  If this is not God's will for your life, I pray that God gives you peace and comforts your heart.

To the mother who has a child who she had to say goodbye to too early, I pray that you are surrounded by people who understand your pain, who know that your beautiful child will always be in your heart and that your child can never be replaced.

To the child who has lost their mother, I pray that you find peace in your heart.  I pray especially to the child who's dealing with their first Mother's Day without their mother.

To the mother who is separated from their child I pray that whatever it is that is keeping you from your child, that God would work a miracle so you can see your child or at least be able to be in contact with them.

I know that I have not covered all scenarios that cause Mother's Day to be not so joyous for people, but you are still in my prayers.  I can not fully know how you must be feeling, and will not pretend to understand.  But I can and do pray for you; for those of you who I know, and for those of you who I do not know.

Psalm 23

The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. 

He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. 

Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. 

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
Surely your goodness and love will follow me  all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.