One particular girl's name is Jenn. I have been blessed to meet her in real life (IRL) and have lunch with this amazing person. After reading her blog for a while, I felt like I knew her from how open she was on her blog. I tried to put myself in her shoes, but honestly I can say I understand but I don't. I have never been there. And then her Mother's Day post came about. I was instantly saddened. By no means was it an intentional post to make anyone feel bad (I am sure of that), she just needed to vent, which alot of us bloggers do. But here I thought I understood and was compassionate to this person who I like to call my friend and on one of her hardest days I didn't reach out other than a virtual flower bouquet on facebook. And I want to say I am sorry.
I never took the time to step back and think about the women in my life (new and old) who have wanted children that never got to have that. Or the ones that have chosen to take different paths to reach the goal of parenthood. I can think of many that either never were able to have their own children or adopted ones because they were not able to conceive. So to all of you Happy Late Mother's Day. Whether you are mommies to dogs, cats, fish, or angels I hope you all had a great day enjoying life. If you haven't yet gotten to be a mom yet, I know you will make great parents when the time has come, Jen and Jennie.
So on that note, Father's Day is just around the corner, don't forget those men who also want to be daddies.
P.S. to my parent's neighbors who just adopted a baby boy (which my mom and I would love to get to meet soon) born just 3 wks ago.
P.P.S Jennifer DeVos, Happy Mother's Day to you!
6 comments:
Oh Cassie honey, that post wasn't directed at you or anyone we know. :-) I know you don't think that, but I feel like I need to say it. I should have clarified in my post that the child mentioned was my godson...but I didn't feel strong enough to come out and say that because I didn't want to directly hurt feelings. I was just hurt since I was asked directly by them if it was okay for them to do something and then they didn't.
"But here I thought I understood and was compassionate to this person who I like to call my friend and on one of her hardest days I didn't reach out other than a virtual flower bouquet on facebook. And I want to say I am sorry."That virtual flower bouquet meant SO much to me, seriously it was the highlight of my day. I was touched that you remembered me and sent me one. I kept seeing those going around on facebook and thought "Hey, I'm kinda a mom"...a mama to an angel and my furbabies.
You have supported me SO much through this journey and for that I am thankful. I appreciate the comments on my blog, emails, offers of help after my hysterectomy, flowers...etc.
I know it wasn't directed to me. But I have to say I never would have thought to acknowledge you or anyone going through infertility. I wish I would have done something IRL for you. =)
Cassie that post was really sweet...and I totally understand where you're coming from, we all get wrapped up in our own lives that we forget others are stuggling too...I regret that I didn't send out mothers day cards, etc.
On that note, go give your little ones big hugs :)
Jen says 'Thanks' for the happy mothers day greet. Her and Amanda are getting along well. Amanda even sent a mothers day card to the hotel in Baltimore. As Martha would say 'That's a good thing'
Hey Cassie.. I forgot to mention last time i left a comment...
Check out my blog, I nominated you for an award :) And you deserve it, 100 times 100. Thanks for being such a positive and uplifting person!
Cassie,
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