As a pastor, I've learned that holidays are among the most difficult days of the year for many people, and Mother's Day is perhaps the toughest. Those who have struggled with infertility, grieve the loss of a mother or child, are separated by divorce or deployment--and many others--find this day difficult to endure.
That's why I make little to-do about Mother's Day during worship services. It is received with mixed emotions by many who are present. And while it's fun to celebrate our mom's and wives, that is not the reason we gather on Sunday's.
Given the difficulty this day presents for many people, I'm sharing this link to an article by Holley Gerth titled "How to Take Care of Yourself on Mother's Day." If this is not a particular problem for you, skip this post. If it will help, click on the link and share it with a friend.
FYI, Holley is an award-winning writer and editorial director for DaySpring greetings and is the author of Rain on Me: Devotions of Hope and Encouragement for Difficult Times.
1 comments:
Mothers Day is usually celebrated on the Sunday that starts the Police Week activities in DC which honor our Fallen Officers.
In the past we have combined the service given honor to both mothers and the fallen heros.
Thanks for the link that you provided.
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