Comments on: Mother’s Day http://mormonmatters.org/2009/05/10/mothers-day/ A weekly podcast exploring Mormon culture and current events. Wed, 23 May 2012 18:22:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: J.Ro http://mormonmatters.org/2009/05/10/mothers-day/#comment-74072 J.Ro Mon, 11 May 2009 16:20:45 +0000 http://mormonmatters.org/?p=5302#comment-74072 Well said, Ray. Celebrating "mothering" instead of "being a mother" sounds fantastic. Well said, Ray. Celebrating “mothering” instead of “being a mother” sounds fantastic.

]]> By: Mormon Heretic http://mormonmatters.org/2009/05/10/mothers-day/#comment-73990 Mormon Heretic Sun, 10 May 2009 22:56:38 +0000 http://mormonmatters.org/?p=5302#comment-73990 I think it is important to realize that sometimes there is nothing we can say to ease someone's pain over the loss of a mother, or over the chance not to become a parent. For those dealing with losses, it seems to me that referencing some kind memories does help. I know when I talk to my nephews and nieces, I will often try to tell a fun story about their mother. They seem to really enjoy those stories. Of course, for those who never met my sister, it is really tough to come up with something to say to the kids on Mother's Day. I think it is important to realize that sometimes there is nothing we can say to ease someone’s pain over the loss of a mother, or over the chance not to become a parent. For those dealing with losses, it seems to me that referencing some kind memories does help. I know when I talk to my nephews and nieces, I will often try to tell a fun story about their mother. They seem to really enjoy those stories. Of course, for those who never met my sister, it is really tough to come up with something to say to the kids on Mother’s Day.

]]> By: Ray http://mormonmatters.org/2009/05/10/mothers-day/#comment-73986 Ray Sun, 10 May 2009 22:05:51 +0000 http://mormonmatters.org/?p=5302#comment-73986 I love you Mom - and all of the women who have mothered me, my wife and our children in some way. I love you Mom – and all of the women who have mothered me, my wife and our children in some way.

]]> By: Matt M http://mormonmatters.org/2009/05/10/mothers-day/#comment-73975 Matt M Sun, 10 May 2009 18:46:49 +0000 http://mormonmatters.org/?p=5302#comment-73975 I appreciated this post as a reminder, and wanted to indicate that I actually just posted on the question posed (and responded to by Ray) at my blog, where you can find a fuller treatment of my thoughts. To summarize, I think that Mother's Day can be reframed in a way that can inspire all, men and women, in every condition of life, to aspire to a sense of parenthood unbounded by the limitations of mortality. Thanks again! I appreciated this post as a reminder, and wanted to indicate that I actually just posted on the question posed (and responded to by Ray) at my blog, where you can find a fuller treatment of my thoughts. To summarize, I think that Mother’s Day can be reframed in a way that can inspire all, men and women, in every condition of life, to aspire to a sense of parenthood unbounded by the limitations of mortality.

Thanks again!

]]> By: Ray http://mormonmatters.org/2009/05/10/mothers-day/#comment-73963 Ray Sun, 10 May 2009 17:24:58 +0000 http://mormonmatters.org/?p=5302#comment-73963 <blockquote>How do we celebrate mothers and motherhood, and still be sensitive to those who may struggle with the holiday? </blockquote> by openly acknowledging that struggle while still honoring mothers and fathers. I also like talks that focus on "mothering" as a verb apart from "being a mother".

How do we celebrate mothers and motherhood, and still be sensitive to those who may struggle with the holiday?

by openly acknowledging that struggle while still honoring mothers and fathers. I also like talks that focus on “mothering” as a verb apart from “being a mother”.

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