Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Dear Mom,

What I'd hoped was to see you more at ease.

What I'd hoped was to see you more comfortable in your own skin.

What I'd hoped was to see a refreshed look in your eyes.

Yet when I saw you, the hope washed away.

Your struggle with your decisions clearly still creasing your forehead. Your eyes still sting with resentment, hurt and fear. Your heart still wildly beats out of your chest at the mention of the past twenty five years. Your balance on your own two feet is that of a newborn folly.

I won't pretend that I know how it feels, or that I could or would handle things any differently than you have. I wish you peace, I wish you love and I wish you to find who you are and come back to us.

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More Madness from Stacie's Madness at 1:42 PM
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11 Sharing the Madness:

  1. The only thing you can do is be there for her... You can't help her stand, but you can be there to cushion her fall. Let her know that...
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  2. The only thing you can do is listen and be there when needed. I hope everything works out.
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  3. That was well-written, and I hope she reads this. I hope she finds some peace, too.
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  4. Poor mom! I can't imagine how hard things must be but I hope all is looking up soon - sincerely.
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  5. I hope she finds the peace you wish for her.
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  6. I've seen my Mom in that place so many times and it is so hard. You know what she needs to do, but you can't take the steps for her. It hurts so bad.
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  8. {hugs} I hope your mom figures things out.
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  9. what's important is you're always there for her, and that she knows it... i'm sure she'll be back in no time at all...
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  10. Just let her know that you love her and are there for her. Has she or would she go for counseling?
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  11. I'm glad that you have such compassion and love for your mother. It is hard seeing parents have a tough time as they age.
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C'mon, pull up a therapy couch and tell me all about it...

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