Tonight my heart is heavy. Some of you may know, some of you may not, but Brennah is not my biological daughter. I had a hysterectomy when I was 26. I had some severe health problems and was advised after several surgeries that a hysterectomy was my best option. So, I have never given birth to my own child. I know several friends who either couldn't have children or lost children. I cannot wrap my head around the atrocities that are done to children all over the world. I definitely cannot wrap my head around parents hurting their own children. The stories in the news the past couple of days of mothers harming and even killing their children in unspeakable ways just really saddens me. Questions of humanity fill my heart and my mind and weigh heavy on me. I have worked extra hard in my workouts the past couple of days to deal with this saddness. However, as visceral and emotional as these stories make me, I am choosing to try to stay away from the news outlets who have grabbed onto these stories and run. I am choosing to believe that these children do not have to grow up in homes where they aren't loved and aren't taken care of. I have seen and intereacted with children all over this world, children who desire love; children who live in horrible situations and I am determined because of this and these recent stories in the news to love every child a little more when I come into contact with them and to protect the ones I can with all of my might. I am determined to protect and love my own daughter with every ounce of strength I have. Brennah can be very challenging but I would never ever ever trade it for anything in the universe. I Love her with all my might !! Give your kids and the kids close to you extra love tonight!! Do something a little special to give them just a little more love than they had yesterday. Never hold back with the ones you love. Peace my friends!! <3 <3 <3
Your a wonderful mom!! And she loves you so much to!!
This world is a cruel place anymore.
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Dana Plunkett
11/16/2011 12:02:56 pm
I have felt the heaviness too. I know many mothers that can not have their own children. My heart breaks even more when I think of all the children that are treated like trash!! Between the Penn State tragedy, the little girl that hanged herself bc she was bullied, the baby missing in Kansas City, and little Tyler now, I can't bare to even watch the news. I sure don't want my girls to see it. I have to hold them tight and have faith the world will be a better place!!!
You are a wonderful mother!!! And we mothers need to stick together and be mindful of what is going on in all our children's lives.
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Your Cousin, M
11/17/2011 04:11:18 am
Oh Cousin, I too have had a heavy heart and I too have chosen not to watch the news because of all of it.
It sickens me to think what has happened to these precious ones. I simply cannot wrap my brain around it at all.
B. is so lucky to have two wonderful Mom's who love her so much.
Love you,
M.
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My name is Melissa. I live in small town middle America with my awesome and loving partner and our beautiful daughter.