This Mothers Day, This Fathers Day |
By Lisa Weber |
I have a son.
I have a daughter. I am a mother. I am a father. I do not take my child to the park like some parents do ~ but I take my baby everywhere in my heart. She was denied this earthly existence. I don't know why. He will play catch in the stars, not on the ball field. She will never shop for a prom dress at the mall, and he will never ask for the keys to my car. But they are our children, nonetheless. I will wear her birthstone around my neck. I will think of him every day. Acknowledge me on Mother's Day. Wish me a pleasant Father's Day. I need that support and acceptance as much as you. I am a parent. Mother's Day is to honor all mothers. Father's Day is to honor all fathers. As spring brings forth new life following the quiet healing of winter, let us welcome a rebirth of hope in our own lives. In recognition of childless parents, and those who have loving children, but also have felt the heartache of the death of a child, this Mother's Day and Father's Day. My wish for you is one of peace, love, and to call to mind the dignity of parenthood. |