...yet the day still often feels a bit haunted to me. Understanding the pain of others causes me to want to temper my own celebration somehow. I had the opportunity to hug another woman today who cried because this day is what it is. I am thankful I had the chance to embrace her moment of pain, to acknowledge her hurt, to join in her mourning. I may not feel lonely and cheated anymore, but I am compelled to be ever-sensitive to those who might.
The Lord is close to the broken-hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 NIV
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I can totally relate! I did a lot of reflection with anticipation for Mother's Day. To me it's like a day of remembrance in some ways. I'm thankful to be a mother, but my heart still aches for those women who are still waiting for their opportunity to be moms. I also was thinking about our son's birth mom and how hard it would have been for her.
I was thinking about the boy in New Mexico who will be 13 in September. We've given up on thinking we might be able to adopt him, and this Mother's Day I remembered a little boy who has no mom.
Kristy,
I have been meaning to thank you for your kind comment on Sunday night. It really touched my heart and I am thankful God used you to speak truth into my life. I have watched your family grow and it is such a pleasure to see your beautiful family! Thank you for speaking truth and having the heart to invest in people you do not know!
Danielle
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