Sunday, May 10, 2009
Another Mother's Day
So today I sat, and I really reflected on how I felt about today. I'm not a mother, and my mother is not living, and has been gone for around 18 years of my life. I find myself kind of...shying away from family and friends around this holiday, because I feel like it's a time for people and THEIR mothers. If I could spend time with mine, of course, that would be beautiful, but it's not the case, and I can deal with that. Of course there are wonderful women in my life who have really been very good to me, but I think my longing, and bitterness that I can't have MY mother hasn't allowed me to see just how much they care for me. And also, most of these women have their own children, and I really don't like to invade people's "space" so to speak. So I've learned to cope with this day, and count it a blessing to see another one. Most people who don't have their mothers or fathers will tell those of you who do, "well be grateful you're parents are here, some of us don't have that privilege"...I won't say it just like that, but I will say that even in impossible situations, as long as they're living, you have a chance to improve that situation, or to appreciate their lives. At least do that. Now admittedly, there are some situations that are irreparable...don't have any advice for that, I just know that on days like this I'd kill to be able to be mad at my mother...try to enjoy this day.
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