My thirty-three-year-old son and his wife are getting a divorce. They have a three-year-old daughter. I spoke to my son the other day and heard his voice crack. I could tell he was holding back tears. I had no words to help him as he is an independent thinker.
I said the words that were in my heart. I told my son I would pray that he wouldn’t suffer and that things would get better.
He replied, “Mom, I love you, but don’t pray for me not to suffer. If I don’t suffer, how can I grow?
He was nine when I spent months in hospitals and lost my ability to walk. He remembered that no matter what situations we face, I told him that God would take care of us.
After we had said goodbye, I cried. I found it hard to believe that those days when we were isolated, and there were many, that my son would resent me. Instead, he thanked me. He gave me a beautiful vase with artificial flowers and wrote words that warmed my heart.
On the front of the vase, it reads: Mom, I couldn’t help spending the time to make this for you. You have taught me so many useful skills. I cannot thank you enough. Thank you for being such a great mom.
This was a Christmas gift a few years ago, but after my conversation with him the other day, I reread it. Tears of joy. I am so proud of him.
Living life, bedridden, how I ended up this way and how I cope
Categories: inspirational, Our Children, wisdom
Nancy Jean Walker - Loving Life Fully 
Wow, Nancy that is so beautiful, your son is amazing. I had tears in my eyes! I have been divorced and it hurts a whole lot, but I learned so much. Love and peace, Ally xxxxxx
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He is. I am so impressed by him. You sound like him. He wants to learn as well. Thank you, Ally. ❤
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You are welcome Nancy. Sending hugs your way! xoxoxo
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I have also suffered in life so understand some of you post. It is so full of truth and the way of growth. Love it.
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Thank you, Pete. I appreciate your words. Two things I will never understand is suffering and death. We all have our share of both. So I live life to the fullest and try to give back. I am honored that you read my entry.
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Your son sounds like a good man.
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I am in awe of how he handles life. He even owns his own business. And he is a great dad. Thank you, Stuart.
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What a great guy! You raised a beautiful and amazing son. 💜
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I have no idea how it happened. I am a very blessed woman. ❤ you, Alexis.
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It happened because he has a wonderful mom in you! ❤❤❤
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Thank you, Alexis. You are so kind.
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You are blessed with a wonderful son, and he with a wonderful mother.
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Thank you for you kind comment, Peggy. I am truly blessed indeed.
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You gave your son the greatest gift by being a strong and compassionate mother.
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How kind of you to say. Thank you.
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What a gift your son is…so sorry to hear about his turmoil.
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Yes, indeed. Thank you for your compassion.
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You are blessed to have a loving son. You have brought him up well.
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I truly am blessed. Thank you, Radhika.
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You are a wonderful mom, Nancy. Prayers that you, your son and your Little Princess gets through this difficult phase of life with all strength. I for one treasure even a shred of paper that my son hands me with ‘love you’ or ‘ world’s best mom’ scribbled on it, and to have your son send you that beautiful vase must have had your heart bursting with love.
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Thank you for your kind words. I too saved many remnants he has given me in his childhood. Thank you for your prayers also. They are much needed.
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A loving and compassionate child is frequently an indication of a job well done by an equally loving and compassionate mother. 😉
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Thank you for your touching words. You are a blessing, a forever encourager, and a wonderful friend. ❤
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I am patiently awaiting your next post! 😎
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