It’s always hard to know exactly what to say that fully captures how I feel about the moms in my life, especially for my own mom. I adore her and am so thankful to have her as one of my very best friends. I pray to someday have the same relationship with Ella. I always know my mom will say exactly what I need to hear when I call her. Just hearing her voice is comforting! I remember calling home once a month with a calling card when I lived in Honduras in my early 20s and being so happy to hear her. And calling her at midnight while sitting on my kitchen counter in Kenya, which was morning her time, and talking as long as I could. I just love her.
I am also incredibly blessed to have a wonderful mother-in-law. From the very first time we met during dinner at Red Lobster in Duluth, I have known I was one of the lucky ones. Karen cares deeply for us and has always shown tremendous support of our family, even when I know it’s had to be hard, particularly when we moved to Kenya. She is gentle and loves deeply, and the kids absolutely adore her. Just yesterday, Ella saw something at breakfast that made her think of being at Nana’s house, and I could see in her face how happy she was. What a gift she is!
As so many of us celebrate being moms or give gifts to the moms in our lives today, I also think of the women who so desperately want the title of MOM but don’t yet. That pain is deep, especially today. The ache and the frustration and the fear of it never happening is just below the surface as they try to smile and stay strong. Friends, will you please pray with me today for these women? Pray for comfort in their hearts and arms that will hug them tightly. And pray for miracles in their lives in a way that this day a year from now will feel hopeful for them. If you’re reading this and connect with this pain, know that you are so loved and I’m praying for you today and so many other days. If you need to talk with someone, send me an email right here.
Moms, I hope you have a wonderful day, however you may be celebrating. You are so loved!
