It's Mother's Day (Part 9 of 9)

IT'S ANOTHER MOTHERS DAY
~~ written by Judy A. Sittner, from HOPE LINE

Another Mother’s Day!
But a different one this year.
For, you see, I am a Mother
but my child isn’t here.

I am a Mother who is hurting for
this child who was so dear,
as I face this and other occasions
each and every year.

I am a Mother who feels an emptiness
over and over again,
because I miss THIS child and
all that could have been.

I am a Mother who cared as I
watched my child grow
and truly loved her more
than anyone will ever know.

I am a Mother who has memories

and many tears to cry --

over regrets I’ll have to live with

until the day I die.

I am a Mother who is thankful

for the miracle of birth

and all my child taught me about life

and my own self-worth.

I just can’t stop being a Mother

because my child isn’t here,

because the love we had for each other

will continue for years and years.

And so--on this special “Mother’s” Day, I will feel within my heart,

all the pride, love and joy which are the parts that make me

who I am and what I’ll always be.

A MOTHER…….just remember that…….please?