So, I ask you, what makes a mother?
Must a mother have a used birth canal?
Must a mother be without male genitals?
Must a mother cradle and rock her child in her arms?
Must a mother have the same last name?
Must a mother be a married woman over a certain age?
Must a mother give up her title if her child leaves?
There are many out there that have never given birth that are mothers to many. Adoption, foster care, neighborhood moms who fill the need when other parents are absent. Teachers at school and church supply the void for many kids.
Many men are forced to be moms when their spouses leave - whether by choice or death. Some moms carry a rifle instead of their children for a time. Many men are greater mothers than their wives. Nurturing and caring isn't female exclusively.
Too many mothers have had their promises snatched away through miscarriage or death upon birth. They never had the opportunity to rock, sing and read stories.
Many moms are single without fathers. Society has gotten some better with branding "unwed" mothers. There should be no shame for bringing a miracle into the world.
There are some that say teen moms are irresponsible and stupid for becoming pregnant and incapable of mothering. Becoming an unmarried teen mother isn't the best set up for success but a mother they are.
What about the mothers whose children have left. Some kids walk away in rebellion leaving their mothers watching out the front window for the day they return. Some mothers visit the grave sites of their children to mark Mother's Day.
There are mothers with children without the capability to respond to love. The precious child's mind doesn't understand or they are trapped in a body that holds their words and expressions captive.
I ask you, do you see any of these scenarios in your card shop? Ever see a commercial honoring these "moms"?
Once again my personal opinion is this man made holiday sets up failure in many mom's eyes. In our society it's difficult to walk two blocks without a poster or signage reminding you this is the one single day of the year to put mother on a pedestal.
I am sending a blessing to all caregivers of children. Whether they be yours you grew inside your womb or children celebrated from other avenues of arrival. I'm sending blessings and comfort to those who held your child for a short time, or who never had the opportunity to biologically create a child. Male and Female children lovers I bless you. I bless you mothers of special need children. There has to be something extraordinarily excellent in you for God to choose you. I celebrate and bless you all EVERY day of the year.
Don't let one day on the calendar make or break you.
Must a mother have a used birth canal?
Must a mother be without male genitals?
Must a mother cradle and rock her child in her arms?
Must a mother have the same last name?
Must a mother be a married woman over a certain age?
Must a mother give up her title if her child leaves?
There are many out there that have never given birth that are mothers to many. Adoption, foster care, neighborhood moms who fill the need when other parents are absent. Teachers at school and church supply the void for many kids.
Many men are forced to be moms when their spouses leave - whether by choice or death. Some moms carry a rifle instead of their children for a time. Many men are greater mothers than their wives. Nurturing and caring isn't female exclusively.
Too many mothers have had their promises snatched away through miscarriage or death upon birth. They never had the opportunity to rock, sing and read stories.
Many moms are single without fathers. Society has gotten some better with branding "unwed" mothers. There should be no shame for bringing a miracle into the world.
There are some that say teen moms are irresponsible and stupid for becoming pregnant and incapable of mothering. Becoming an unmarried teen mother isn't the best set up for success but a mother they are.
What about the mothers whose children have left. Some kids walk away in rebellion leaving their mothers watching out the front window for the day they return. Some mothers visit the grave sites of their children to mark Mother's Day.
There are mothers with children without the capability to respond to love. The precious child's mind doesn't understand or they are trapped in a body that holds their words and expressions captive.
I ask you, do you see any of these scenarios in your card shop? Ever see a commercial honoring these "moms"?
Once again my personal opinion is this man made holiday sets up failure in many mom's eyes. In our society it's difficult to walk two blocks without a poster or signage reminding you this is the one single day of the year to put mother on a pedestal.
I am sending a blessing to all caregivers of children. Whether they be yours you grew inside your womb or children celebrated from other avenues of arrival. I'm sending blessings and comfort to those who held your child for a short time, or who never had the opportunity to biologically create a child. Male and Female children lovers I bless you. I bless you mothers of special need children. There has to be something extraordinarily excellent in you for God to choose you. I celebrate and bless you all EVERY day of the year.
Don't let one day on the calendar make or break you.
