Words of Fire
  • Home
  • About Margaret-Ann
  • Storytelling
  • Flames (Blog)
  • WORDshops
  • Resources
  • Contact

Surviving Mother's Day

5/12/2014

 
Picture
My Granny held on to me then. I hold on to her memory now.
Some days are harder than others.  For some of my friends and loved ones, this past Mother's Day was part of the difficult journey we call mourning.  

For two of my friends, this was the first Mother's Day they spent without their mothers. For others, it represented a painful reminder of loss. 

I am surprised, stunned even, by the facile and insensitive platitudes that are popular with many:  "She's not suffering anymore."  "She's in a better place."  "You have to keep living."  

We seem prone to ignore the reality of pain, of loss, of suffering.  We want to minimize grief, and thus, to forget our own humanity. 

But I'm taking a stand. I don't believe the hype. 

I've decided to eat when I'm hungry; to drink when I'm thirsty; to rest when I'm tired, and to cry when I'm sad.

I'm human. I'm frail, and some days are just harder than others.


Picture
M HOWIE
5/13/2014 06:50:47 am

True, we need to embrace our feelings.

Angela
5/15/2014 12:13:14 pm

You always have your finger on the pulse.

Linda Smith
5/17/2014 12:58:06 am

I cherish the memories of the beautiful Ida Scott.

Margaret-Ann
5/19/2014 12:47:30 pm

I do, too! She continues to bless my life.


Comments are closed.
    Picture

    Categories

    All
    Ash Wednesday
    Celebration
    Community
    COVID 19
    Creativity
    Dating
    Death
    Easter
    Encouragement
    Faith
    Family
    Generosity
    Gratitude
    Healing
    Hope
    Hospitality
    Intimacy
    Joy
    Lent
    Palm Sunday
    Peace
    Prayers
    Psalms
    Purpose
    Racism
    Relationships
    Resurrection
    Stories
    Storytelling
    Transparency
    Trust
    Wholeness
    Work

    Archives

    April 2021
    March 2021
    May 2020
    April 2020
    November 2016
    May 2014
    April 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    October 2013
    September 2013
    August 2013
    June 2013
    May 2013
    April 2013
    March 2013
    February 2013
    January 2013
    November 2012
    August 2012
    July 2012
    June 2012
    May 2012
    April 2012
    March 2012
    February 2012

Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.