I despise Mother’s Day.
Every year it is a struggle for me, and yet this year is going to be different!
I had a revelation about my negative attitude towards Mother’s Day, and a lesson God laid on my heart that, I believe, is for all of us. I wish I had more margin in my day to sit down and write, but as I type this, my in-laws just pulled up so we can celebrate my son’s birthday. I process out loud, so last night (at 1:30 in the morning) I recorded my thoughts and will share them here in my first podcast. I’m not a technical person, so have grace with the simplicity of everything. I also recorded my message when the rest of the house was asleep, so that is the reason for the whisper tones. I would love to hear your thoughts and I hope you enjoy this unlikely Mother’s Day message!
Happy Mother’s Day.
darby dugger
Nancy says
I struggle with Mothers day because I am what’s called a “Bonus Mom” not sure I like the title so- much mostly because for me there is no “Bonus” I have had to endure the ugliness of the Ex wife the attacks and ugliness and still I welcome my husbands son as if her were my own as best I can I fill that position when he is with us. I am the un-recognized and rarely appreciated although I make the biggest of sacrifices. It took my husband 5 years to find value in my efforts and sacrifices as for the BM that only happens when it suits her something I have to be “ok” with. So for me mothers day is an emotional struggle and often a painful reminder I’m just the “Bonus Mom” and always will be.
Darby Dugger says
Oh, wow, Nancy! I am so glad you shared this with me because you draw my attention to yet another “group” of women who struggle on Mother’s Day. I will certainly be keeping you, and others in similar situations, in my prayers! Thank you for commenting.
Pamela says
What a great perspective on Mother’s Day – I appreciate your words, and I believe hearing them will change my thoughts on the day well into the future, I especially enjoyed the reminder that our identity is in God alone. Thank you!
Darby Dugger says
Thank you, Pamela. I appreciate you taking the time to listen and comment.