From One Mom to a Mother: Poetry & Momisms (Jessica Urlichs: Early Motherhood Poetry & Prose Collection Book 1)

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You have several options when deciding where to share words of sympathy with a friend or loved one. Consider which method they would most appreciate when choosing. It’s appropriate to offer sympathy to anyone who loses a member of their household or family. Did your friend lose their stepmother? Here’s what to say: Satan is trying to fight against the ways of the Lord. There is a relationship between a mother and a child that is unlike any other that no man will ever know. Try to see things through the eyes of your son and his spouse. While you may not know where you fit into your son's new life, he may feel the same way. Open communication can clarify your role as a mother-in-law and help both of you find a way forward that everyone is happy with. I will miss your beautiful mother along with you. I am wishing you peace and comfort during this difficult time.

Dedicate this song to Mom if you want to let her know you’ll always be her child, even when you start your own family. 20. "Angels" by Randy Travis Jessica’s writing was the postpartum life raft I didn’t know I needed until I found it. I really struggled with the monumental shift that becoming a mother can be, when I found Jessica’s poetry I felt seen, heard, less alone and validated. Her words are healing, deeply relatable and the comforting tonic all new mothers should have on their bedside table. Her children’s books are equally as wonderful, my little boy adored The Rainbow in my Heart so much and we regularly take the sentiments from it to help him through emotional ups and downs. A must for every little girl and boy’s book shelf". - Caroline Foran, No. 1 Best selling Author of 'Owning It'In person. If you have the opportunity, sharing your words of sympathy in person can be a meaningful and comforting gesture. Arrange a meeting with your friend or loved one and offer your condolences directly, or you can do so at the funeral or memorial service. Being physically present allows you to offer a comforting hug or a shoulder to lean on.

Helping out a friend who has lost their mother is a kind and thoughtful thing to do. We have put together a list of some ideas to help brighten the family’s day after such a sad occasion. When your friends and family are suffering, it can be easy to clam up and not say anything. Sometimes, that works: a hug or an arm squeeze and a willingness to listen shouldn’t be underestimated. Still, bravely offering condolences , even when it’s hard, can be part of showing love.

But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. – 1 Thessalonians 4:13 My Mother: She is beautiful, softened at the edges and tempered with a spine of steel. I want to grow old and be like her. ” - Jodi Picoult Carole King probably wasn’t thinking about moms when she wrote this song, but sometimes, songs can take on new meaning thanks to pop culture. No Gilmore Girls fan can hear the lyrics “Where you lead, I will follow” without remembering the mother-daughter duo that was Rory and Lorelai Gilmore. 13. “Sadie” by The Spinners Listen. At times, all they may need is your ear. Listen to their sorrow, grief, and fears. Offer a helping hand where possible. The lyrics to this song may be simple, but that’s because the love a daughter has for her mother can be beautiful in the simplest way. The refrain “Ain’t nobody got a mom like mine” reminds listeners that the relationship all daughters have with their mothers is unique. 12. “Where You Lead” by Carole King

Timothy 5:2 “ Treat older women as you would your mother, and treat younger women with all purity as you would your own sisters.” Motherhood is truly a remarkable gift and a privilege that I hold very close to my heart. To me, being a mother means to be fearless, to be a positive role model, to be a continuous cheerleader for every milestone my children will experience, to demonstrate the abundance of unconditional love that has no end and to cherish the countless memories that is truly priceless.” Offer to babysit. Offer to take care of the children for an evening, a day, or the weekend. Offering people a break is always a thoughtful action. Offering your condolences at the visitation or funeral is always acceptable. If you can’t attend either of these events, write your condolences in a sympathy card.

Some people are very open in their religious beliefs. If you share the same ideas, consider sending the family a spiritual note of condolence. Ephesians 6:2-3 “ Honor your father and mother” which is the first commandment with a promise “so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.” It can be a tough time, helping a friend through the loss of their mother. But now that you have read these sympathy message ideas and suggestions, you have a better understanding of how you can help. Sometimes the best thing is just to be available. To me, being a mother means getting to see all the possibility in the world through your children’s eyes, and also wanting to be the kindest and most generous version of yourself, so that your children can look up to you. On a day to day level, being a mother means being tired, sometimes grumpy and never left alone, and then, in one funny, loving or meaningful moment with your kids, realizing that it’s all completely worth it. Times one million.”