<img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" /> Just wanting to say to all of you mothers including myself, that are alone. Sermon today was extremely good. Pastor talked about how a mother is to be treated by her husband. He went through the verses. Childrens message was quite interesting. Pastor had a lilac branch with beautiful purple flowers and very aromatic. He had a lilac branch that was dead. He gave an example to the kids how a mothers nurturing helped that branch grow and bloom. Without their mothers love and nurturing it would be dead like the dead branch. He brought in a pair of children pants with patches on them. Mothers help repair clothing, as well as wash them. He brought in a can of chef-boy-ardee noodles and food prepared by our mothers help us grow. Pastor had a thermometer and showed how mothers help the children when they are ill. Also their husbands and anyone else in the family. The last item was the bible. Mother needs Gods nourishing for herself, as mothers give to their little children.

He talked about committment, he talked about communication, he talked about giving admiration to each other. He stressed there is never a given time that a man should use physical power over his wife. There is never a time that a husband should use emotional and mental manipulation over his wife. He is to treat her like a princess, a gift of God. There was much more to this, and so inspiring. I cried, as well as other mothers. My pastor talks so close to our hearts.

He talked how many women have gone through divorce. Yes, the woman usually is the one who is hurting the most, financially and emotionally. For we are in this worlds eye not as strong as a man.

Anyways, I do wish all of us women that are divorced or not divorced a good mothers day. Even though there is no one to wish us happy mothers day, I know that God still wishes us a happy mothers day. For we grew these children of ours in our womb. And cared for them when they were just so weak in our arms. God Bless my children.

Dear Faith,
I am so sorry you don't have a husband who can at least be appreciative to a woman who bore and raised his children. This is the note I put in an envelope and had my kids give to their mother with their mothers day gift to her. They didn't see it.

My Thoughts For You on Mothers Day

Dear "M",

You have been and always will be the mother of our children. I have very seldomly said or shown you how much your life time commitment to raising and loving our children meant to me. It is the most precious and valuable thing anyone can do for another. Being a Mom at most times is a thankless job and seems at times not appreciated. I thank you and I appreciate all that you have done. I know the children feel the same way and someday they will find the words or the way to tell you as well.
I do care for you and about you. I care for your peace of mind, your happiness, and your well being. You will always have a very special place in my heart and my undying gratitude for being "Mom".
Happy Mothers Day

Dave

No matter how bad she treats me or even if she does go through with the divorce she will always be the mother of my children and I will love her and respect her for that if nothing else.

Davd A

It is nice to see that you David still love and will care for your wife, being the mother of your children. It is hard to realize that we women gave birth, cared for, unconditionally for our children. And then, the marriage is over. The ex of many of us, just throw us out in the ditch. And the ex is on his way having fun.

My children are adult children. The divorce has created much pain in their hearts. The divorce is what my ex wanted.

My one son said, it is a Hallmark day. We talked, and I expressed my feelings to him. I know he is hurting deeply inside, and he has shown many signs of anger.

Now today is just a normal day, and all us moms are back to the norm. Working, housecleaning, laundry, etc, etc. We women need to take a few hours each week just for ourselves. Yep, I believe we all should, just like on Oprah, she stated this. We all need a safe place, to relax and do whatever we want. MOMS are the greatest.