Mother's Day is coming

[Tami C]

I know this is a difficult day for many of us. How do you mark the day? Any special plans? If you choose not to celebrate the day, how do you make that happen, when every store in the world is crowded with "stuff"?

[Wldflwr716]

This will be my first Mother's day after losing Luke. I'm not sure how it will go. I imagine I will do what I have done every other Mother's day. Enjoy my l/c, Sam. Be thankful for him; I'm so lucky to have him. I was told I would never get pregnant and never have any children of my own, so I am very blessed.
I miss Luke constantly, but I try remind myself of the wonderful gift I was given. I had three weeks with him. He changed my life in so many positive ways. So, to answer your question, I plan to remind myself of the positive ways Luke has affected my life, take pure joy in Sam and appreciate every moment.

Hope we can all find some joy and peace in our lives.

[ajpr2]

Lots of :hug: Amber.

I really do not make a big deal of Mother's Day. My MIL passed away in 2000 so I try to be as low key as possible as the day is hard for DH. DH is a good egg and always does cards and a small gift, but it is always a reminder that there is one name on the card than it should be.

My loss was after I had two living children so it makes for a very weird day with all the emotions surrounding it.

[MarinerFan19]

I have a really hard time with Mother's Day since losing my Mom two years ago. It was difficult before that but even harder since.

I do a benefit (portraits) for the Breast Cancer Foundation through our city's parks department on Mother's Day weekend and that has really helped. I feel like I am honoring my Mom and keeping busy with work. The location is outdoors and just a beautiful place to shoot. It's hard to explain but there is just something peaceful about it.

Gentle :hug: to everyone.

[CodeNameMom]

I find that I am unmoved. I don't get all excited about Mother's Day, but I don't dismiss it all together either. This year I will probably be working on Mother's Day. It doesn't bother me to do that either. I do have to wonderful healthy children this year, but it makes me sad to think about how different life could/should be.

[Morrighanne]

We've already had mother's day here. I celebrated it just like any other mum, I'm blessed with one healthy child and she is my focus.