Mskim Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 Every 15 minutes, a beautiful mothers day commercial, particularly the JC PENNEYS one that shows a mom watching her daughter grow, then culminates in the grandmother looking at the next two generations, with a caption that says 'you've come full circle'...rips my heart to shreds. Why do these hurt so much? It is just a commercial... I am takng a break from TV until next monday, maybe the paper too. I know someday it will be about me and my kids, and I will come full circle, but at 36 I am not ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melindasue37 Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 Oh, I can feel your pain!! Everywhere you look you see Mothers day being advertised. I went to Walmart and accidentally walked down the Mothers Day card aisle, didn't make it out without crying. I am really dreading Sunday. I want to fast forward to Monday too. They say it will get easier for us Kim....one day at a time I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 I know my daughter is going through a lot of the same feelings right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 Agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 By the way, if you didn't know, mother's day was founded by a woman who was grieving for her mother. Not exactly the Halmark hijacked holiday we have come to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 http://www.chennaionline.com/specials/s ... origin.asp Jumping across the ocean, the first observation of a Mother's Day in the United States took place in 1872 when Julia Ward Howe, social reformer and poet who penned the words to the "Battle Hymn of the Republic," suggested a day to honor mothers. This day, which she felt should be dedicated to peace, was celebrated by gatherings that she organized and held in Boston. This tradition spread, and was later organized in other areas of the country as well.In 1907, Anna Jarvis took Howe's idea a step further and began to campaign for a nationally recognized Mother's Day. In the late nineteenth century, Jarvis's own mother had tried to establish "Mother's Friendship Days" as a way to heal the scars of the Civil War. Persuading her mother's church in Grafton, to celebrate Mother's Day on the anniversary of Jarvis's mother's death - the second Sunday in May - our Mother's Day holiday as it is now celebrated was born. Jarvis also began the tradition of wearing a carnation in honor or memory of our mothers - a coloured carnation if your mother is still living, a white one if she is deceased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 I just told Beth the same thing and then I read your post. I say fast forward... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieB Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 I am right there with you. I have been broody and moody and irratable and just plain sad for a week now just thinking about Mother's Day. I've been a mom for 9 years...but it's never been about me..... This mother's day, I will be a parentless-daughter, and my heart just hurts. (((hugs))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 ((((((((KIM))))))) Thinking of you sweetie, Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystleshoe Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 I agree. I just cant stand anymore mothers day hype. I mean, I know Im a mother and I know that this year for the first time ever i dont have my mother so lets just fast forward to monday and be done with it. I volunteered to work on sunday and told my husband to not even mention it . I hope that it passes quickly for you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 I'm so sorry for all of you, its very sad looking at all of you with your dear sweet moms, and theres no way to sugar coat your pain..My heart goes out to you all.. I have seen that commercial over and over again but for the first time last night(and after reading this post) I saw it form a different perspective, and it brought tears to my eyes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen1 Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 I'm giving up T.V. and radio. Its everywhere! I want my Mom!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It doesn't help that her birthday is the day after, the 14th. I am crabby, sad and just plain ornery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 I hate this holiday, always have for some reason. My mom is not a fan either. My heart just breaks for all of you grieving. My personal opinion (don't attack me, it is just my opinion ) is that there doesn't need to be a holiday to celebrate b/c we should be appreciative all the time. I personally want to have a National Depression/Anxiety Day where we can all reflect on how short and precious life is and how beer trucks can run you over anytime (like it did to my mom's dad when she was 12), or how cancer or heart disease, etc can be lurking. Hang in there guys. The week is almost over. Then there is just Father's Day to muddle through. Then there is a holiday reprieve for a few months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 ANDREA WROTE My personal opinion (don't attack me, it is just my opinion ) is that there doesn't need to be a holiday to celebrate b/c we should be appreciative all the time. I personally want to have a National Depression/Anxiety Day where we can all reflect on how short and precious life is and how beer trucks can run you over anytime (like it did to my mom's dad when she was 12), or how cancer or heart disease, etc can be lurking. quote] Yep, I'm with you Andrea!! I lost my dad when I was 17 and my mom when I was 36. It hurts like hell no matter what age we are. I spend part of my Mother's Day & Father's Day at cemetaries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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