Marking Mother’s Day This Year

I’m so honored to have my Literary Agent, Blythe, and her mother, Helen, as guests. I met both of these lovely and godly women at a writers conference. Their book, Mended: Restoring the Hearts of Mothers and Daughters, spoke to my heart as both a mother and daughter. Their message is sure to touch you as we set our hearts on marking Mother’s Day this year.

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By Dr. Helen McIntosh and Blythe Daniel 

As daughters and perhaps mothers, I would imagine you’ve had your heart broken a few times. Things were said that shouldn’t have been shared.

Maybe even now it’s still difficult to talk with your mother or daughter. And then there is a marked holiday that puts the status of your relationship in front of you, right?

Always before a holiday or special event it’s especially important to guard our hearts. Many of us are prone to have expectations–that’s normal and natural–but a handful of expectations leads to disappointment and control. We simply want to control how things go. 

So, as Mother’s Day comes, how do you want to mark this day? Will it be to stay as busy as possible so as not to think about your disappointment from a mother or daughter? Do you expect that she won’t call or send a card?

Marking By Letting Go

Would you consider letting go of your hopes for the day? 

Certainly we hope it’s an exquisite day from your loved ones, but what if there is disappointment from a mom or daughter? 

It’s important to think ahead of how you will handle it. Can your purpose in your heart how you will look not just at this day, but the coming days ahead with her?

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