What does every mother want for mother’s day?
I don’t know about you, but I want to hear from my kids and if
at all possible, see them. Second, I
want to recognize my mom and tell her how much she is loved.
For some though, Mother’s Day is sometimes hard. They still love
their kids to pieces, but the brokenness of mental illness in even one of their
kids lives can make for a difficult day.
He’s off his meds and homeless and the text never comes.
She’s living who knows where with who knows who and that call
doesn’t happen.
He’s never going to visit because he can’t bear to see one of
his siblings that he’s wronged.
Whatever the reason you feel forgotten by someone you have so
much love for. What will these moms be doing this Mother’s Day? They may put on
their happy face and even be happy for the most part. They’ll still appreciate
their mom and tell her so in their own special way.
But they’ll also have a sad spot in their heart for that son or
daughter. They’ll know that he or she loves them even though that call won’t
come or that visit won’t happen. There’ll be moments where tears will flow. They’ll
feel helpless to help them. They may have a hard time not dwelling on all that
the mental illness has taken from their child. They’ll long to hug their child
and tell them how much they love them and how much God loves them.
Things may be getting worse and they’ll wonder if this is the
last Mother’s Day that their child will be living. The longing to make it all
better will be a big part of their day even when the visit doesn’t happen or
the text never comes. Even though they are happy for other moms they’ll stay
off social media because it’s just too painful to see and read about those
moms.If you are one of these moms, along with a big hug, this note
from your son or daughter is for you.
Dear Mom,
I just want to say Thank You.
Thank you for never giving up on me even when you don’t hear
from me.
Thank you for wanting to take all of my burdens away.
Thank you for still loving me when my illness is manifesting
some pretty ugly stuff.
Thank you for advocating for me when I don’t even know I need
advocating for.
Thank you for praying for me.
Thank you for being there for me when I’m ready to get help.
Thank you for encouraging me even when I feel I don't deserve encouraging.
Thank you for seeking wisdom from God as to how best to help me.
Thank for educating yourself about mental illness and learning
all you can about my disorder.
Most of all, thank you for being my Mom and showing me a glimpse
of God’s great love for me by showing me yours.
Love, Your Son or Daughter
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