What Makes A Mother

Last weekend I attended a brunch at Cornerstone of Hope for mothers who have had an infant or child loss. I brought my mom and my mother-in-law with me to share in this special day. At the brunch they shared a poem that I am still thinking about. It has such a beautiful and memorable message in it.

What Makes A Mother

I thought of you and closed my eyes
And prayed to God today
I asked "What Makes A Mother?"
And I knew I heard him say
A mother has a baby
This we know is true
But, God, can you be a mother
When your baby is not with you?
Yes you can he replied
With confidence in his voice
I give many woman babies
When they leave it is not their choice
Some I send for a lifetime
And others for a day
And some I send to feel your womb
But there's no need to stay


I just don't understand this God
I want my baby here
He took a breath
And cleared his throat
And then I saw a tear
I wish I could show you
What your child is doing here


If you could see your child smile
With other children and say
"We go to earth to learn our lessons
of love, life, and fear,
but My mommy loved me so much
I got to come straight here"


I feel so lucky to have a Mom who
had so much love for me
I learned my lessons very quickly
My Mom sent me free.
I miss my mommy oh so much
But I visit her each day
When she goes to sleep
On my pillow is where I lay
I stroke her hair and touch her cheek
And whisper in his ear
"Mommy please don't be sad today
I am your baby and I am here"


So you see my dear sweet one
You children are okay
Your babies are here in My home
And this is where they will stay
They will wait for you with me
Until your lessons there are through
And on this day that you come home
they will be at the gates waiting for you


So now you see
What makes a mother
It's the feeling in your heart
It's the love that you had so much of
Right from the very start

~Author Unknown

Simply beautiful,,,