Denaka, thank you for sharing this beautiful tribute to mothers with us. I’m sure there’s not a single mother who wasn’t touched in some way by this. I have had an empty nest for seven years now, and still sometimes when I hear a child call for Mom, I turn to find my child. The part that touched me personally the most was, “This is for mothers whose children have gone astray, who can’t find the words to reach them.” My 29-year-old son has some serious problems, and nobody’s words can reach him. Although he’s now too old for pinwheels and teddy bears, it’s a constant worry to our family that we may have to put something on his grave some day. That’s the worst thing a parent could endure. I don’t even know where he is at this time. He did contact one of my other son’s a few days ago, so I suppose he’s still okay. I will make the best of this day however, and your post helped me to remind myself that I did all I could for him, and that it could be worse. You gave me reassurance. Thanks again. Have a Happy Mother’s Day.
Maia