Why I Love Being a Mom but I Hate Mothers Day

Why I love being a mom but Hate Mothers Day.

BECAUSE Being a mom takes courage

But for many NOT being one takes way more.

It is a day when many grieve a mom who is no longer here to give them a hug…

I lived through 5 mothers days of infertility with my sister, and I have single friends who want nothing more than to be a wife and mom, friends who have tried for over 10 years to have a child and their arms still ache, friends who have lost children for whom Mothers Day is just one more reminder of their of deep sorrow.

If you are one of the walking wounded on  this Mother’s Day

I am so sorry.

I am sorry that you will have to endure a weekend of motherhood being shoved in your face. I am so sorry that you will have to hear how hard motherhood is. (which it is hard, but it is also wonderful) When you are sitting there thinking I would give ANYTHING on this planet to clean up puke, or stay up all night, or be talked back to.

I hate Mothers Day because it is full of ridiculous

expectations and comparisons.

That husband who outdoes himself while you got all the kids ready to get out the  door, while your husband had to “run out for milk” because he forgot..again…

 Those amazing Facebook posts from  adoring children while your child is not speaking to you.

That woman who has TEN children and still wears a size 5 while you could not find anything that you felt good in.

That young mom holding her infant and glowing while you just had a knock down drag out with your teenager.

That mom who has ALL her children with her while yours are scattered all over.

That family with four generations while your mom is gone.

For all of you who are hurting today, please know that this mom sees you. But better yet, GOD sees you. He sees how hard you are trying to hold it together, He sees the sorrow behind that brave smile, HE sees you and HE loves you.

As a mother comforts her child so will I comfort you: and you will be comforted  Isaiah 66:13

Please know that I am very aware of what a great blessing and privilege it is to be a mom, I do not take that blessing lightly.

If you are a mom, and/or still have your mom with you, would you do me a huge favor this Mothers Day???  Would you take a look around you and SEE the ones who are hurting. Would you be Jesus with skin on for them today?

Oh, and if your husband did not plan a meal, get you a card or make sure the kids did…. please forgive him 🙂