Mother's Day and I don't have a good track record. It all began with the years of infertility. In those days it just felt like good sense to stay at home and not go to church. Then POOF! I had a baby and all should have been fixed, but strangely there still lingered a sense of weirdness about the day. This year royally sucked. I basically wept the entire day. To put it simply, I thought I was pregnant; I am not. I found out on Mother's Day. Real fun. Add in a HUGE dose of hormones. Then, of course, my daughter treated me like a pariah and would have nothing to do with me; did I mention I was hormonal? Then speakers and teachers all around decided to focus on those of us who due to circumstances outside of our control, don't really relish the day. Yup...
Thankfully, Heavenly Father sent me a comforting angel in the guise of a woman I hardly knew. She hugged me, told me she loved me and that she would pray for me and best of all, that she would do it without needing to know what was wrong. I cannot describe the relief I felt. So many people asked me what was wrong (I have one of those awful "cry faces" that cannot be hidden) but nobody did was this woman did. I am so grateful.
((hugs))
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry you had a rough day! I had just been kind of priding myself last week that Mother's Day didn't bother me much since my infertility days, but I must say yesterday was probably my worst one in a long time. I even cried over kids that wouldn't stop fighting, child who was rude and disrespectful to her Primary teacher and who had a mango meltdown at home, including spitting on me. Yeah, it brought me to my knees big-time!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you had someone who noticed and cared, and I hope things get better!
So thankful for your angel. Proof that God is mindful. You have such a sensitive, beautiful soul and a mother's heart.
ReplyDeleteI would have stayed home I think. You're brave, but I'm glad you had an angel to give you a hug. I wish I could have been another angel for you.
ReplyDeleteThe exact same thing happened to me! I was frustrated to say the least, and to top it off, ScottE forgot that it was Mother's Day all together until I reminded him... Bad Mother's Day for me too. Ugh... I'm glad that our Heavenly Father knows exactly what we need, when we need it and that at least one particular sister felt inclined to give you what you really needed. I wish you better Mother's Days in the future! :* **hugs**
ReplyDeleteAw, I'm glad that woman was able to give you some comfort. And so sad about thinking you were pregnant and then finding out on Mother's Day! :( :(
ReplyDeleteSorry you had a bad day. I wished I could've seen you! Unfortunately, I honestly don't remember the speakers. I guess I'm too focused on what I need to get done for Primary and hurry down to set-up before the big rush comes. How are you feeling now?
ReplyDeleteThanks Laura! Now I am grateful. Still sad at my empty womb but grateful for what I do have.
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