Happy mother's day

My son posted on fb this morning ‘happy mother’s day to all mothers and mother figures’ which I thought was lovely of him.

Grammargran - yes, Mothering Sunday

Exactly what Jane43 said. It made me weepy too gd.

My lovely sil has just been out and bought DD'S best friend some flowers because her Dh said, 'shes not my mother' their children are 7 and 5.

Reading these posts makes me realise I should count my blessings more often. Greyduster, such a sad story but what a caring SiL you have. ?

My grandson has a school friend who lost his father a few weeks ago. My SiL was taking them to a football match yesterday when the subject of Mother’s Day came up and the boy said that his father had always helped him and his brother to sort out cards and presents but of course, given the circumstances it had gone by the board this year. So after the match my SiL took him to get a card and a present for him and his brother to give to their mother. I want to cry every time I think about it.

Mothering Sunday is a much sweeter, gentler name than Mother’s Day which just reeks of commercialism to me. Mothering Sunday just reminds me of posies. Can we have a campaign to get it back?

Sorry, posted my message too soon. It should have read: Flowers for everyone, hope that everyone’s day turns out as well as possible, so very sad when family members die, lose contact or are unhappy. Missing my own mother tremendously today. ?

We all think of our own mothers too.?

We just passed our local vicar who was visiting parishioners with Mothering Sunday posies.
DH lost his mother a week ago and so we are not really celebrating.
((hugs)) to all.

Flowers for everyone, hoping everyone’s day turns out well ?

I found this so early I didn't put in - " to all the others who find this a sad day too...."

Best wishes from me too, especially for those of you who find it a sad day.
Earlier I was walking to get a Sunday paper and a young woman who was emptying her rubbish into a bin shouted out "Happy Mother's Day" . I thought that was so kind, really cheered me up .

I support all the comments here, especially those by Grandma70s and Homefarm. Many of the situations above can make this an extra sad day and one just to be got through amid the excitement and joy of others, which should never be diminished, but can be hard to take. I used to give Mothering Sunday cards to four special women who had lost or been robbed of - or never had the chance - to be mothers. In their hearts they were motherly and valued every little scrap of humanity whose lives crossed theirs. Here's to everyone who mothers, cares and loves.

Yes, I agree it used to be Mothering Sunday and it was good when we were two little girls (sisters) excited on that day for mum. But alas, mum died in 2014. My only daughter is in USA so I won't even get a phone call because they celebrate the day in May. So here I sit with memories past.

Wishing you all a happy Mothering Sunday whatever your situation maybe.

Wishing you all a happy Mothering Sunday and thinking of all of you in whatever situation you find yourselves! Blessed be. xxx

Just to say it's MOTHERING SUNDAY not mother's day and it's a church day, part of Lent.

So sending love and all good wishes to all who have lost both children and Mothers.

To everyone especially those who find today hard ??

Agree with all the above comments. Our DIL and son had another ectopic pregnancy removed on Friday and now both tubes are gone so IVF is the only way forward. Very mixed feelings today but will put a smile on my face as off to D & SIL's for lunch. We will miss DIL and son being at the table. for everyone who is struggling today for whatever reason.

Joining Kitty and others in sending warm thoughts today to all who read this irrespective of their status or circumstances.?

Also sending love to those who are struggling with sadness today ..... for whatever reason ??

What a thoughtful thread - thank you for starting this kitty. Sending love to all of you who are struggling to cope with your emotions today

Thanks kitty and all.
Smurf, I'm so sorry to hear that. Thinking of you, and your daughter in law.

Having four sons and no daughters I never expect much from Mother’s Day. I have a lovely daughter in law who always spoilt me on MD but she has terminal cancer and is in hospital right now bless her and too I’ll.

A bittersweet day for many mothers. Sending love and understanding to all who are feeling so sad today. ??