I FINALLY got to this, after saving it for days and daze... Thank you, for your ability to help me be centered again, when I most need it. xo
I never had any kids, and now I wish I'd done so, and so I am going to give momlets of love to any young, or old, person I am able. To be a mommish kinda of gal...
Perhaps I can be there when someone really needs some momming, that would be fine.
And most hopefully I will be able to mom a poogie or two, and any other critter I can...
Meanwhile, I so enjoy your posts, they are "momming" to me. xo xo
Aww, Jaan. That is a beautiful idea. There are so many women who fit the role of mother who didn't give birth. Aunties and foster mothers and adoptive mothers and women like you just willing to fill the role for someone who might need mothering. Not all of us were meant to birth a child in this lifetime. I truly believe that. Much love to your big heart. xo
I already told you this, but I'm clearing out a bunch of email... I'm going to stay subscribed to this, your lovely page, so that when I DO get to the library, I can read it! This is a standard copy & paste of what I'm telling everyone... until I get back in the internet saddle, so to speak...
Hi, I'm having to unsubscribe for a time, got a computer "virus" and can't keep up with all the email from doing this from the library!
Will try to get back into the "swing" and then I'll resubscribe. xo
How lucky you are to be so close to bear families 😀🤗🥰
I always ignored Mothers' and Fathers' Days due to the commercialisation but I think it was my excuse not to contact my parents when our relationship was strained. Now I contact Mum because I know she likes it. I hope I'm with her when she passes, as I was with dad 🙏
Hi Gael! That's nice that your perspective has shifted. Hope you are well and hiking away! Yes, the wildlife here is pretty awesome, esp the bears! xoxo
The programming runs deep. I still say that every day is Mother's Day. Events like this were hijacked to exist in the face of oppressive paternalism to ensure the astonishing and deadly growth of corporate power, and capitalism. We can and will do better. 🙏🏼
I loved this so much Barbara. I always appreciate your 'mother' pieces. Thank you for the gorgeous reminder of The Prophet's "On Children". I'd forgotten that one and now think I should print it to keep up for regular reminders. Becoming a mother has in many ways brought deeper understanding and compassion to my relationships.
Hello, my beautiful friend! You are the perfect soul/mother to bring one of the bright Light children into this world. We need both of you to elevate it. Miss you! xoxo
You put your finger on the “special day” blues. I think my ma used to make me cry on all the big days: my birthday, my first days of school, etc. the last time was my graduation. I don’t know why. She wasn’t doing it on purpose. But the stress would get to her and she would find a way to make me feel bad about something. Once I unraveled her trauma, I was able to rise above it and it hasn’t been like that since. But I always have the anxiety staying rent free inside my heart.
Love the photos. And the other whole write up. Lovely!
There are so many variables I could have gone on and on. This makes perfect sense, and how awful that both of you inevitably were stressed. My daughter once told me (as an adult) that she would pick up on my stress when she was a child and didn't want to make it worse. She was always so good and amiable. I worried about that. So, not only do mothers feel stressed, it transfers to their children. Oy. I guess we could say that about all relationships, but the mother/child one is just so important. Thanks for reading and commenting! xo
Right? I have read bits of it and went searching for the entire poem. So much truth in it, but triggering for many parents, I'm sure. Thanks for reading, Lisa! xo
Great read, Barbara. I'm with you all the way. Not a fan of "special" days. I was a mess yesterday. I wept all day. Joy, sadness, heartache, worry, it was a rough one this year.
Onward and upward! Treasure the great moments. I do know this...there is no greater love than the love of a mother for her child(ren). ❤️
It's just the way it is if you ask me. The closest thing to Godliness I have ever been able to feel in my heart until recently, actually. Now that they are grown and I find myself alone (in the physical sense anyway) I have found a deeper connection with God. All beautiful. Just like this crazy, messy life of ours!
So well written, dear Tina. The astrology is off-the-charts intense right now, and I have to believe that was a factor. I had the same kind of day. Sending you lots and lots of love. Come up to the Bear Den anytime your heart desires. 🐻💗
Funny you should say that. I've been meaning to reach out to you to see if you were still interested in getting some folks together for me to do a pop-up massage day in your neck of the woods? Plus we could chill and eat sandwiches! 😋
J.R., I had the same experience when my mother passed away in 2001. I was alone with her, holding her hand, when I heard her take her last breath. As hard as it was, I was so grateful to be there. Your Theo must have been special, and you really honor her by speaking about her with such love, and remembering her as you do. 💗
I FINALLY got to this, after saving it for days and daze... Thank you, for your ability to help me be centered again, when I most need it. xo
I never had any kids, and now I wish I'd done so, and so I am going to give momlets of love to any young, or old, person I am able. To be a mommish kinda of gal...
Perhaps I can be there when someone really needs some momming, that would be fine.
And most hopefully I will be able to mom a poogie or two, and any other critter I can...
Meanwhile, I so enjoy your posts, they are "momming" to me. xo xo
Aww, Jaan. That is a beautiful idea. There are so many women who fit the role of mother who didn't give birth. Aunties and foster mothers and adoptive mothers and women like you just willing to fill the role for someone who might need mothering. Not all of us were meant to birth a child in this lifetime. I truly believe that. Much love to your big heart. xo
I already told you this, but I'm clearing out a bunch of email... I'm going to stay subscribed to this, your lovely page, so that when I DO get to the library, I can read it! This is a standard copy & paste of what I'm telling everyone... until I get back in the internet saddle, so to speak...
Hi, I'm having to unsubscribe for a time, got a computer "virus" and can't keep up with all the email from doing this from the library!
Will try to get back into the "swing" and then I'll resubscribe. xo
How lucky you are to be so close to bear families 😀🤗🥰
I always ignored Mothers' and Fathers' Days due to the commercialisation but I think it was my excuse not to contact my parents when our relationship was strained. Now I contact Mum because I know she likes it. I hope I'm with her when she passes, as I was with dad 🙏
Sending you much love and big hugs 😘
Hi Gael! That's nice that your perspective has shifted. Hope you are well and hiking away! Yes, the wildlife here is pretty awesome, esp the bears! xoxo
Thank you, Barbara.
The programming runs deep. I still say that every day is Mother's Day. Events like this were hijacked to exist in the face of oppressive paternalism to ensure the astonishing and deadly growth of corporate power, and capitalism. We can and will do better. 🙏🏼
Whoa! :) Honestly, nothing is as it seems anymore. Awareness is key, and we've got plenty of that! xoxo
That and bears! LOL.
(I never did well with propaganda.)
I loved this so much Barbara. I always appreciate your 'mother' pieces. Thank you for the gorgeous reminder of The Prophet's "On Children". I'd forgotten that one and now think I should print it to keep up for regular reminders. Becoming a mother has in many ways brought deeper understanding and compassion to my relationships.
Hello, my beautiful friend! You are the perfect soul/mother to bring one of the bright Light children into this world. We need both of you to elevate it. Miss you! xoxo
You put your finger on the “special day” blues. I think my ma used to make me cry on all the big days: my birthday, my first days of school, etc. the last time was my graduation. I don’t know why. She wasn’t doing it on purpose. But the stress would get to her and she would find a way to make me feel bad about something. Once I unraveled her trauma, I was able to rise above it and it hasn’t been like that since. But I always have the anxiety staying rent free inside my heart.
Love the photos. And the other whole write up. Lovely!
There are so many variables I could have gone on and on. This makes perfect sense, and how awful that both of you inevitably were stressed. My daughter once told me (as an adult) that she would pick up on my stress when she was a child and didn't want to make it worse. She was always so good and amiable. I worried about that. So, not only do mothers feel stressed, it transfers to their children. Oy. I guess we could say that about all relationships, but the mother/child one is just so important. Thanks for reading and commenting! xo
That poem, brings ya to tears.
Right? I have read bits of it and went searching for the entire poem. So much truth in it, but triggering for many parents, I'm sure. Thanks for reading, Lisa! xo
I love the family photo 🥰 SO much!!!! Xoxo Thank you for expressing what many are feeling.
Thanks for reading, Jamie. I know it must have been a hard day for you, my friend. Sending you lots and lots of Mama Bear Love. 💗
Thank you ❤
Great read, Barbara. I'm with you all the way. Not a fan of "special" days. I was a mess yesterday. I wept all day. Joy, sadness, heartache, worry, it was a rough one this year.
Onward and upward! Treasure the great moments. I do know this...there is no greater love than the love of a mother for her child(ren). ❤️
It's just the way it is if you ask me. The closest thing to Godliness I have ever been able to feel in my heart until recently, actually. Now that they are grown and I find myself alone (in the physical sense anyway) I have found a deeper connection with God. All beautiful. Just like this crazy, messy life of ours!
Be well, my friend. Keep em' comin!
Tina
So well written, dear Tina. The astrology is off-the-charts intense right now, and I have to believe that was a factor. I had the same kind of day. Sending you lots and lots of love. Come up to the Bear Den anytime your heart desires. 🐻💗
Funny you should say that. I've been meaning to reach out to you to see if you were still interested in getting some folks together for me to do a pop-up massage day in your neck of the woods? Plus we could chill and eat sandwiches! 😋
Yessss! I'm on it! I'll reach out to my friends and let you know. Oh, those sandwiches!! :)
I know! I still dream about those sandwiches and the chips and pickles and cookies, oh my!!!
You can message me about the massage party on my phone, probably easier.
603-303-9602. I can't remember if I gave you my number, or not? Anyway...xo!
I'm on it! xoxo
Love the Mama Bear photos! ❤️
Thanks, Mary! She's always around (well, not the same one) but, fortunately, keeps her distance when I'm out back in the woods. xoxo
J.R., I had the same experience when my mother passed away in 2001. I was alone with her, holding her hand, when I heard her take her last breath. As hard as it was, I was so grateful to be there. Your Theo must have been special, and you really honor her by speaking about her with such love, and remembering her as you do. 💗