My heart goes out to you!

That's a lovely sentiment. It's not Mother's Day here, and I am not a mother, but I just wanted to send you love today too.

yes that is so true, in our special time with our families we forget those that are not having a good day, my very good friend lost her mother last month, she is spending her day at church and the cemetery. She doesn't even feel like having her family honour as she is a mother too, her pain is just too real for her right now.

What a beautiful thought K - and it doesn't surprise me at all that it comes from you! Yes while we celebrate and think everyone else is doing the same there are many out there who are suffering and feeling it hard to cope on a day like this! I join you in sending love to those most in need of it! xxx

This was very nice of you I haven't had to endear that loss yet and I don't know how I ever will.My mother is one of my best friends and as you my heart goes out to those that have lost.

This is a very sweet and kind post..thanks for the thoughtfulness of Others! You are one of a kind! I haven't lost my Mother or a child so i have no idea how these are suffering, but i know someday i will and really don't think i could handle it since they all are my life. Happy Mothers Day to you and yours! and to those who have lost a loved one... For Mothers Passed Mom, we miss you so very much On every Mothers Day, And not just then, but every minute, Since you went away. ~~~ You were the center of our lives Before your soul passed on, It's just so hard for us to believe That you are really gone. ~~~ But we celebrate the life you lived And all the things you gave us, Our wonderful memories, Mom, of you are the things that will comfort and save us. ~~~ Please think of us, as we think of you With hearts so full of love, We're looking up at you, sweet Mom, As you look at us from above. ~~~ ©Joanna Fuchs

I could only imagine the heartache of losing a mother. It's hard enough losing your best friend and your mother is more than that. My heart goes out to those going through a hard time and I pray for you. Thanks for your post, it really made mother's day feel even more special.

Today I was alone with my husband. We called his mother. My four kids called me. I see two of them almost daily along with 8 grandkids. So it was a treat sort of but felt sort of lonely too. A bit let down. I lost my mom 3 years ago in April 1 day before she turned 75. I miss her terribly still. I also lost a son and a daughter when they were babies. I know heart ache from both directions and Father's day will be sad too because my dad is also gone now for 10 years. I will have my husband and sons around but my parents are both gone and all my grandparents. Sort of odd being the older generation now. A lot sooner than I expected. I see lots of people who are what my parents ages would be now healthy and well and alive. Pneumonia took my mom and dad would not stop smoking and that is what killed him before he was 70. So Mother's day is a bitter sweet day.

That is so great of you and it is great to have so many online friends here. I hope you have a good one too. Yes I believe that there are many out there having a very difficult time today that is for sure. It is great you think of them.

kbourgerie, Happy mothers day to you too. I like what your wrote. Have a great day.

How very true. And how awful for them. I couldn't imagine it. Don't want to either. I am not sure I would have the courage to deal with that kind of loss. Pretty certain I would go mad. Those parents are heroes in their own right.

Thanks so much Katherine that was sweet, you are right though. There are those of us who woke, missing the 1st person they ever fell in love with. MOM. I woke today knowing I had to work, it is easier to work then wonder if my children will call,or stop in. Last year I only heard from one and that was at the end of the day. So yes when I woke this AM, I was not exactly looking forward to the day, shed a few tears for mom and myself. Then started the day. It turned out to be a nice day, my daughter although I missed her call, she even tried to get me at work. I felt better because she made the effort this year to at leaste call, and when I returned home my oldest was there with some yummy ribbs for dinner, and then not long after that my youngest called to wish me a Happy Mothers day. So by the end of the day I felt better, still miss mom. But felt better because this year they all called or stopped by. I know they are busy and for the most part I am proud they are so independent, but for about 3 years running they were being neglectful of Mothers Day as far as I was concerned. I am glad this year they weren't. Happy Mothers Day to you all as well, and again thanks Katherine for acknowleging that for some Mothers Day is not all flowers and mushy feelings.

It's so sweet that you posted this discussion. I agree that when we are enjoying our days, somebody out there are suffering. I give them my best wishes too. Even though I can't do something real for them, at least it will be a comfort if they know someone concerns them. Happy mother's day to you too.

Thankfully, I ended up having a nice mothers day. My two teenagers do not live with me. My daughter lives interstate with her boyfriend and my son lives with his father. I was fully expecting not to hear from either of them for mothers day but received a pleasant surprise when my son turned up with his father to wish me a happy mothers day. He was so sweet, gave me a 250g (8oz) block of Cadbury dream chocolate (white chocolate which is my favourite) and a little jar of nail polish. It was so nice to see him. And his little sister was absolutely thrilled to see him too. So a day that I expected to spend missing my kids and not hearing from them turned out to be a pleasant day after all.

It is great posting, My dear Friend.

All of those people missing lost loved ones on days like Mother's day, Father's day, Christmas, Easter, Birthdays, or any other day of the year that reminds people of those they've lost, are in my prayers.