...for other mothers, that is, whom they may not even really know. There is a common sympathetic understanding and outpouring of love and support that I see time and time again, mother to mother, that is a consistent reassurance for me about the basic goodness of us as humans. This Mother's Day weekend, I have been blessed to witness several examples of this just in the past couple days. I have seen it from my own life-long friends. I have seen it among myself and other mothers (strangers to each other moments ago) helping each other out with guarding clothes and handing things to each other rather than pushing and shoving at the Shrimp and Grits sample sale yesterday. The most touching example I have witnessed, however, was a simple but generous outpouring of motherly love from several virtual strangers to another mama whom they saw enduring a hard time and just wanted to offer a little bright spot and show of support.
Last night, The Smockling held a few giveaway contests. The winner of one of these outfits decided immediately that her son's closets were overflowing as it is, and that she would rather send the outfit to another little one who might just get to wear it more. Just minutes after sending out her cyber-feelers, several mamas remembered another certain mama they were aware of who is currently enduring the emotional rigors of the NICU with her brand new, tiny boy and girl twins--two of our newest Smocklings. Again, within minutes, it was decided that the prize john john needed to be switched out for the smallest bubble available, and that, lest this tiny boy's precious sister be left out, funds would be raised to purchase her a tiny dogwood bubble to be sent along with the boy's bubble. The Smockling is happily chipping in to fund and ship this precious package.
So this morning, I am packing up this precious duo:
Happy Mother's Day, Sally!
We hope this is a tiny little bright spot in all the stress you are under! And we cannot wait to see those precious babies grow into these outfits! Love, The Ducklings ;)
Happy Mother's Day to all of you! I hope this serves as a little feel-good reminder that it does, in fact, take a village--not just to raise our children, but to support each other through it. Keep those sweet babies growing, Sally, and keep in mind that lots of prayers and sweet thoughts are coming your way.
I truly hope each one of you gets to spend a wonderful Mother's Day weekend with your family, and that you each feel truly appreciated for who you are and what you do!
Much Love,
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