For a very long time, Mother's Day was a difficult Sunday for Wendy (and me); it's been nice to celebrate this special occasion differently over the last 16 years! (In case you're wondering about my math, we actually did recognize Mother's Day in 2010, since Wendy's pregnancy was progressing well and seemingly without complication. We were cautious about it, but we still have a framed collage of pictures from NYC that I had made to give her that morning.)
I believe that our circumstances prior to Mathias's birth in 2010 have made us more sensitive to the struggles that others deal with, and for that I'm thankful. Mother's Day and Father's Day (as well as a lot of other specifically designated holidays), while well-meaning, can be painful reminders for individuals about what they didn't or couldn't, and the hype surrounding many of these events only makes the pain more excruciating. We've tried to learn from our own experiences and put ourselves in others' shoes - it's not always easy, but it's the compassionate thing to do.
I hope you enjoy these pictures of a Mom sharing a beautiful afternoon with her "little boy." 💗
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