If Mother's Day is difficult for you, come on in....

[JourneyToPeace]

This thread is for people who have lost their mothers, grandmothers etc, and equally for people who have lost their precious children. Please come on in, and talk, remember, pray, etc. We're here for one another. Whether you are male or female, you are very welcome -- I don't want anyone thinking "oh, this is just for the ladies". Men grieve as much as women do. So please, share with us. Talk about the people you love and miss.

Mother's Day is tomorrow, and I know from personal experience that several months can pass and it doesn't make the pain any easier. I lost my twin girls, 14 weeks into the pregnancy, late this fall/early winter... and I still miss them every day. Specifically, I miss what was, what might have been, what being a mommy to them might have been like. There are a lot of "what if's". There is also a lot of hope, that God is looking after them and keeping them safe. I trust Him with my life, so I've learned to trust Him with their souls.

In remembrance of Sarah Joy and Amelia Hope, my sweet baby girls. I only got to hold you a very short time, and was all the more blessed by that, than I've been the rest of my life to do anything with anyone.

Mary, Mother of God, bless us all and hold us all close please, this weekend and always.

 

[isabella1]

Beautiful thread!

I lost a child 15 years ago. Every holiday, birthday, Mothers day, and days in between I think about her. The empty place in my heart never goes away. But the daily walk without my little Hannah has gotten easier through the years. I know she is safe in the arms of Jesus, and interceding daily with prayer at the throne of God for us.

 

[Davidnic]

I actually said a prayer for you journey, even before I saw this thread because I knew this weekend would be hard for you.

This weekend is odd for me. On one hand I arranged for my wife, Lily and I to be able to spend it all with her mom and grandma. So we have four generations of mothers who will be sharing their blessings together. But we are also close enough when visiting to my own childhood home that I will make my 26th mothers day visit to my mom's grave.

 

[JourneyToPeace]

Beautiful thread!

I lost a child 15 years ago. Every holiday, birthday, Mothers day, and days in between I think about her. The empty place in my heart never goes away. But the daily walk without my little Hannah has gotten easier through the years. I know she is safe in the arms of Jesus, and interceding daily with prayer at the throne of God for us.

This brought tears to my eyes. I know your sweet little Hannah is safe with Jesus, too. There is NOBODY who is safer to be with, than Him. I know she's praying for you, and your family. And I know how much it hurts to have her not with you, and also the hope that you feel because she's there with Christ.

I actually said a prayer for you journey, even before I saw this thread because I knew this weekend would be hard for you.

This weekend is odd for me. On one hand I arranged for my wife, Lily and I to be able to spend it all with her mom and grandma. So we have four generations of mothers who will be sharing their blessings together. But we are also close enough when visiting to my own childhood home that I will make my 26th mothers day visit to my mom's grave.

David, thanks for the prayer. It's hard and I appreciate prayers, and you and your whole family are in mine.

I know it must be an odd weekend for you... you're all celebrating with family you have here and love, but you're missing your mom. I will be praying for you especially when you make that visit, bro.

 

[Michie]

Checking in.

 

[SyntheticPaper]

My mom died August 28th 1998.

I definitely do not like mothers day.

 

[isabella1]

Mothers day is definitely something to celebrate. We all came from Mothers, weather here on earth with us or home in heaven. God Bless all of our Mothers and all of us Mothers and all of the Women whom Mother in some way. And a special thank you to our Mother Mary for taking all of us on as her adopted children.

I will give you an example of how i came to realize how very much our Blessed Mother loves me (us) and my own Mother loves me....

I was rocking my daughter Amy when she was a baby (19 years ago now) and just caught up in the moment. She was sleeping peaceful on my chest probably listening to my heartbeat, and I was taking deep long quiet smells of her (you know what I am talking about, that baby smell that you can't resist). I was overwhelmed with a love I never knew before of how very much I loved my daughter and how I would do anything for her even laying down my life without batting an eyelash. All of the sudden I got this grand epiphiny...and said to myself, "WOW this is how much my own Mother loves me", "This is how much our Blessed Mother loves me". I will never in my life forget that moment in time.

 

[eastcoast_bsc]

My Mother passed away 5 years ago, the same year I lost my brother, about 5 months apart.

My Mother was 75 when she passed, my Brother was 43, I also lost another brother, he was only 24. They are all buried in the same plot. I will drop by to say hi this Sunday.

 

[Broken Hearted]

I lost my momma Oct. 21, 2008 to suicide and I greatly miss her so much everyday. Mothers Day is always hard. I use to wait till she was asleep on saturday night then I would always put her flowers and card and gift for her on the table that way when she woke up on Sunday she would have beautiful suprise waiting for her.

 

[Fantine]

My mom and I often celebrated our birthdays together on Mother's Day. She was born on Mother's Day, and I was born shortly after her birthday.

My father-in-law died suddenly on my fiftieth birthday, so this time of year is always a little bittersweet for me.

 

[freezerman2000]

For the last 8 years, Mother's Day has been hard on me...I lost Mother on Mother's Day in 2003..
I still have my MIL to call, which is a blessing, but the emotions on the anniversary of Mom's death always gets the best of me...

Cherish your Mothers and Children for as long as you are able to.

 

[JourneyToPeace]

and to all of us for who tomorrow/this weekend is difficult.

Also, a few verses to share... (anyone else, feel free to chip in your favourites) - these ones in particular remind me of how faithful God is to us, and how loving.


O Lord, my strength and my fortress, my refuge in time of distress. (Jeremiah 16:19)

I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness. (Jeremiah 31:3)

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. (Matthew 11: 28-31)

I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. (Psalm 4:8)

He heals the brokenhearted, and binds up their wounds. (Psalm 147:3)

The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. (Deuteronomy 33:27)

 

[Tigg]

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[eastcoast_bsc]

I lost my momma Oct. 21, 2008 to suicide and I greatly miss her so much everyday. Mothers Day is always hard. I use to wait till she was asleep on saturday night then I would always put her flowers and card and gift for her on the table that way when she woke up on Sunday she would have beautiful suprise waiting for her.

I am so sorry about your Mother. I will say a prayer for the both of you.

 

[sylverpiano]

Hi there!

Sixteen years ago, my mom and I were going out to lunch. A guy went through a red light at high speed and hit our car on the driver's side. Mom was killed. I was in the passenger seat and had numerous but non life threatening injuries, the worst of which was a badly crushed left ankle that left me walking with a cane.

The survivor's guilt has been hard. This morning I went to the cemetery and sat by her grave for an hour or so, and I would really love a drink right now. I have fought pretty hard for my 22 months of sobriety, so I have called up my sponsor and we are going out for coffee in a few minutes.

I really apologize for these posts.

 

[Davidnic]

Don't apologize. May God give you strength. It can be so hard.

 

[JoabAnias]

Wis 7:27
She can do all things; while unchanging herself, she makes all things new. Generation after generation she enters into holy souls and turns them into friends of God and prophets.

Reflection:
We have recourse to Mary in prayer because she is by the side of God's throne as Mediatrix of Divine Grace.
Most acceptable to God by worthiness and by merit, Mary is more powerful than all the Angels and Saints in heaven ~ Pope Leo XIII

Prayer:
O Mary, inspire me to come to you in all my difficulties. Help me to be ever devoted to you and to receive the graces I need to be with you and your Divine Son in heaven.

 

[sylverpiano]

Hi there!

I am back from a nice breakfast with my sponsor. It helps.

I apologize for being such a crybaby here.

 

[Davidnic]

Hi there!

I am back from a nice breakfast with my sponsor. It helps.

I apologize for being such a crybaby here.

We are here for each other, that's the point of the thread. No worries.

 

[JourneyToPeace]

Don't apologize. May God give you strength. It can be so hard.

What David said. We're here for one another.

Joab, thank you for the verses/prayer.

Prayers for all of us, today...


Memorare: Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.