You Knit Motherhood
You Knit Motherhood
On this day
You knit motherhood into my soul.
Sweeping away cobwebs
Of brokenness and rebellion.
Filling my world
With vivid colors I grew up missing.
You deepened my breath,
Made me reach deeper inside
For strength I had never explored,
Laughter never expressed,
Hope unquenchable
By death.
On this day
You made me a mother.
Not even the grave can swallow
My joy.
Turning Your Page
For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb.
Psalm 139:13
Birthdays are beautiful opportunities to remember your loved one forward. Below are some suggestions I have done. Feel free to add to the list in the comments with how you remeber your loved one while pressing into making new memories.
- Create a memorial garden
- Take a family hike
- Share a meal at their favorite restaurant
- Encourage a neighbor
- Visit someone who is lonely
- Write a poem or story
- Share funny stories
- Plant a tree
Lord, this is the special day you made for me to remember my child. May nothing steal that joy and help me to press into the live you have given me. Amen
For Further Reading: Resurrecting Motherhood
Beautiful! These are such great ideas. Last year Nathan’s birthday fell on the day before Thanksgiving which was also the day of my church’s community Thanksgiving Dinner. I spent all day serving food, talking to people, and it helped so much.