To Mothers without Children

Mother's Day 2014. 3:00 am and I've been up since 12:30 with a 2 year old who doesn't like to sleep.  Believe it or not but I'm one of the lucky ones. You see, my road to motherhood was not the easiest. In fact, the long rough road (over 3 years) was paved with many bumps, potholes, dead-ends and heartache. And much heartache fell on days like this...Mother's Day.  Many people forget that it isn't a joyous day for everyone. When all you want in the world is to be a mom, but can't, days like Mother's Day make it feel like the world, the universe is taunting you and throwing that fact in your face.

You may not believe me, but know that there is hope. Trust me. I was one of those that would get teary and roll my eyes at a statement like that. But, there is hope. I've walked down your road and I've been in your shoes.

So today, here's to you...mothers without children. Here's to you, the woman who has been struggling with infertility for 1 year or for 10. Here's to you, the woman who has had the heartache of miscarriage or still born. Here's to you, the woman who has been navigating the adoption process and to all of those in between. Happy Mother's Day to all of you because in my mind, in your heart, you are mothers too.