From the Grieving Mama: Throw an Extra Candle on the Quarantine Birthday Cake
I was rocking my 4 month old and scrolling Facebook when I saw the post that made me react in a way that I wasn’t proud of. A Mom posting her sentiments of disappointment and sadness that her daughter wouldn’t get a 5th birthday party this year with friends. Just a simple post. Just a Mom expressing her sadness for her child. Just a Mom sharing her disappointments about what wouldn’t be. Have you ever done that? Have you ever found yourself reading something completely innocent, but reacting in a way that rumbled up your soul a little bit? I caught myself amidst an eye roll and I muttered, “whatever” under my breath before I can even comprehend my reaction. Why did that annoy me? Of course it’s sad that we’re canceling all of the things right now. I’ve had to cancel my fair share of trips and events, so why did this innocent post trigger me? Out of the corner of my eye, I saw the sunflower garland that frames my daughter’s bedroom windows. The garland that