Dear friend,
First let me say I’m sorry.
I’ve been where you are and it absolutely sucks. It hurts. It’s draining. It’s emotionally exhausting. It’s like a slap in the face.
Why her? Why not me? What did I do? Sound familiar? I know I was asking these questions almost every time another friend or acquaintance announced their pregnancy or a birth announcement.
Mother’s Day sometimes can be especially hard. It’s the day that motherhood is front and Center. Something you might be longing for. I am sorry.
This year I am one of the lucky ones who got to announce my little miracle a few weeks ago. But I want to take this time and think of you.
My beautiful friend who has been longing for a child. Maybe it’s been a few months, but maybe it’s also been a few years, or maybe it’s been many years. Maybe you have even stopped trying.
Today I want to say, I am thinking of you. I am praying for you. Praying that your prayers may be answered. Praying for strength and peace as you see others getting what you want. Prayers that maybe next year you get to celebrate this day the way you want to celebrate it. I am praying for you.
This pregnancy has come with its own ups and downs and scary moments. But today, I want to make sure, you are not forgotten. Your pain is not forgotten.
Maybe you have had to deal with pregnancy loss. Maybe it was recent, maybe it was a little longer ago, maybe your arms are still empty. Know that I am especially praying for you. Know that I understand your pain and wish nothing more than for you never having had to experience this.
Maybe you’re missing one of your little ones who you have given birth to. That is a pain I can’t even begin to imagine. But I am also praying for you. I pray for healing, for comfort, for strength and peace. For God to show you in some way that he has your little one, wrapped in his arms.
I also want to encourage you… if you would like me to specifically pray for you. Maybe it would be that one of these days that test would show you 2 lines instead of one. Maybe it’s simply for strength or maybe it’s for joy for others. Message me. Call me.
I’ve been there. It sucks. Every month is a new disappointment. Reach out. Talk about it. It’s ok to talk about your desires and maybe even anger about not getting there.
I would love to talk to you!
Your friend
