Normally on Mother’s Day I text all my friends and family to wish them a happy day and cheer them on. This year is different. This year my heart is heavy for my friends who are yet to be mom’s.

Praise God, there are some women this year who can finally celebrate being a mom, and there are some who are pregnant for the first time. Congratulations! For you I am especially happy. Yet I am still sad for those who are still waiting, still believing. Those that have been trying for years and on Mother’s Day, the biggest on the list of many, is a constant reminder that still there is no child of their own to love. My impulse is to reach out to you and encourage you but you know, as do I, no words suffice.

Yes, I have son who is 7 ½ years old whom I love dearly and am forever grateful for him. However, this too is a reminder that it happened once so why not a second time. He has many friends who have little brothers or sisters and he regularly asks, “Mom, when is my baby brother going to be here?”

Many people assume because someone has only one child that that was their plan. However, many women, for some mysterious reason, are not able to conceive subsequent children.  I too am surrounded by people who are getting pregnant and having babies as easy as breathing. The baby showers and visiting new the moms, while exciting and amazing, on some days can be overwhelming and just too hard.

But I know God has a purpose for this season and only He can satisfy the disappointment associated with barrenness. God, You know all things, touch that place in our hearts that only You can reach. As Hannah cried out to You Lord, hear our prayer today and bless us with the children we desire. Fill us with overwhelming joy and expectation while we wait on Your timing. Help us to be prisoners of hope in You today Lord. In Jesus Name I pray. Amen!