I'm sending belated hugs to you, Bethany. On Mother's Day I always think of women like you who expected to be moms only to have life turn out differently. Seriously, it can be such a cruel holiday. Right up there with Valentine's Day for single women.
I pray God will continue to shower you with His love and comfort and reminders that He has a beautiful life crafted for you.
Thanks so much Jeanette! Receiving your hug and care ☺️. It can feel hard.. and not just for childless women - there can be complicated feelings, or just even the grief after a mother passes. Much to celebrate - but also much to be mindful of, and I appreciate how you do that.
Thanks for your prayer! That means a lot! And glad you like the poem! Have a good rest of your week!
Thank you, Bethany for sharing yourself so poignantly. Mother's Day is hard for many, for diverse reasons. I It is one of the most painful days for me, but I find that's where God is closest. I am sorry for your grief and longing. May the God of all comfort bring Joy and continued beauty to your life as He redeems the ashes.
Thanks for your kindness, Donna! And yes, you're so right - Mother's Day can stir a whole host of emotions - I pray you've been feeling God's kindness and comfort these past few days too. Thank you for that blessing, I receive it!!
You sell yourself short... That's a prayer, yes, but it is definitely also a poem. It brought tears to my eyes, invited me to pray with you, and led me to offer my own grief in the same way. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Jordan - thank you for these very kind words! I deeply appreciate it (though apologize for my slow response). What a gift that even our sighs and groans can be a poem and prayer because the Lord sees and knows us. Thank you for the prayers, and this means so much to me that these words could be an offering for your own grief as well. Blessings to you and I’m glad we’ve connected.
Wow, Stephanie! That's so sweet of you! Thank you for thinking of me and for praying for me! That really means a lot 🥺. And thank you for these kind, affirming words too - that touches my heart, and it means a lot to me that I can be a blessing to you! Grateful for you and hoping you are having a beautiful spring! ☺️
thought of you this past weekend, Bethany! sending over a belated hug for all you're carrying. i'm so, so happy to see this poem again. it's lovely! <3 p.s. the ramen bowl looks delicious!
I'm sending belated hugs to you, Bethany. On Mother's Day I always think of women like you who expected to be moms only to have life turn out differently. Seriously, it can be such a cruel holiday. Right up there with Valentine's Day for single women.
I pray God will continue to shower you with His love and comfort and reminders that He has a beautiful life crafted for you.
Your poem is so beautiful.
Thanks so much Jeanette! Receiving your hug and care ☺️. It can feel hard.. and not just for childless women - there can be complicated feelings, or just even the grief after a mother passes. Much to celebrate - but also much to be mindful of, and I appreciate how you do that.
Thanks for your prayer! That means a lot! And glad you like the poem! Have a good rest of your week!
You have a good rest of the week too!
Thank you!! We’ve had a lot of rain today but the sun will come out soon! :)
Thank you, Bethany for sharing yourself so poignantly. Mother's Day is hard for many, for diverse reasons. I It is one of the most painful days for me, but I find that's where God is closest. I am sorry for your grief and longing. May the God of all comfort bring Joy and continued beauty to your life as He redeems the ashes.
Thanks for your kindness, Donna! And yes, you're so right - Mother's Day can stir a whole host of emotions - I pray you've been feeling God's kindness and comfort these past few days too. Thank you for that blessing, I receive it!!
You sell yourself short... That's a prayer, yes, but it is definitely also a poem. It brought tears to my eyes, invited me to pray with you, and led me to offer my own grief in the same way. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Jordan - thank you for these very kind words! I deeply appreciate it (though apologize for my slow response). What a gift that even our sighs and groans can be a poem and prayer because the Lord sees and knows us. Thank you for the prayers, and this means so much to me that these words could be an offering for your own grief as well. Blessings to you and I’m glad we’ve connected.
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Glad you appreciate that, dear Jordan! Lord let it be so. I love that that’s your heart’s hope too :)
Thank you! Beautiful poem
You’re welcome, and thanks for reading Brandon!
I thought of you yesterday during our church service and said a prayer for you. ❤️ You birth so much beauty, and that is a blessing to me. Thank you.
Wow, Stephanie! That's so sweet of you! Thank you for thinking of me and for praying for me! That really means a lot 🥺. And thank you for these kind, affirming words too - that touches my heart, and it means a lot to me that I can be a blessing to you! Grateful for you and hoping you are having a beautiful spring! ☺️
thought of you this past weekend, Bethany! sending over a belated hug for all you're carrying. i'm so, so happy to see this poem again. it's lovely! <3 p.s. the ramen bowl looks delicious!