Guest Post by Megan Skaggs My first Mother’s Day was an incredible mix of emotions. I didn’t really know whether to be happy or sad; or crying or not. I remember feeling quite numb. Our surviving twin son, Will, was about 10 months old. His identical twin brother, MJ, had been dead for about 9 months, and we were just starting to be able to see … [Read more...]

Guest Post by Stephanie Kreb A reminder of what I do have and a reminder of what is missing. I have two amazing sons and a daughter. My little girl died in my arms, because she was born with a fatal birth defect, the day before Mother’s Day and since them I have really hated the day, with a passion. I find it so hard to be joyful on the day … [Read more...]

Guest Post by Sharon Chatham At present I am looking at the desktop wallpaper of our computer that my husband chose. To paint a picture, it is, what I can only guess is a sunset into an island horizon over the ocean. In the image, the sun is rising or setting on the right side of the picture. Also in the image the sun is reflected in a stream in the … [Read more...]

Guest Post by Laura Beck Mother's Day. It was always a difficult day for me growing up. It was always a reminder of what I didn't have and a reminder of what others did have. When I was a newborn I was put up for adoption and given to a couple that truly wanted me. My mother, Marnie, is the woman who adopted me. She was smart, she had class, … [Read more...]

Guest Post by Robyna This won’t be my first mother’s day. It will be my first without my precious second born son in my arms. Up until now, mother’s day has been about sticky kisses and carefully crafted cards. About my husband trying to let me sleep in whilst my son hugs me and encourages me to unwrap the gift he made. It’s been about a … [Read more...]