[Wolfstar]

I mentioned this on the Dose after the SOTU address and we first got to "meet" Mr. and Mrs. Norwood -- not for sympathy, but only to explain why I so revere mothers who love their children as Mrs. Norwood loves her son. My mother abandoned me when I was around a year old. As a consequence, I grew up quite literally never having anyone tell me they loved me; never anyone to hug and reassure me.

So, for all you deeply loving moms out there, please know that you matter so, SO much in this world. Perhaps only a child who has never had that love can fully know how immeasurably important it is.

I will never meet Mrs. Norwood, so will never be able to try to offer her comfort. But I can at least encourage all you moms to treasure your children, even on those days when they frustrate you, or worry you, or defy you. There is no substitute -- none, absolutely none -- no substitute for the unconditional love you give your children.

[Bahbah]

We love you.

[altura]

I love you, Wolfstar!

[homemom]

I will never, ever understand how a mom could abandon her child, under ANY circumstances. I can't imagine how you felt, and still feel about that!

Although you will never forget what she did, and perhaps never "get over it" (I don't know how anyone could!) you are obviously a fine, loving, intelligent human being.

I appreciate your words of encouragement, as I'm sure all the moms here do--we all care about our kids soooo much! THANK YOU for that encouragement, especially for the moms of younger kids, when the days can seem soooooo long.

God bless you, and thank you for sharing your story, and for encouraging us. I hope you feel the love that is surrounding you tonight.

[mrs tiggywinkle]

(((wolfstar)))

Blessings to you for your heart-felt words and wise encouragement. :o)