Mother's Day is usually a difficult day for those who are incarcerated...
Some of us have or had mothers who were very loving and caring. They had great hopes and dreams for their sons, while others had mothers who were uncaring, unloving, irresponsible and indifferent.
So this morning, during our chapel service, the minister asked those of us who wanted to, to say something about our mothers. I publicly thanked God for blessing me with a devoted mom. Many others did the same.
Yet for those who had mothers who were not good at parenting - some had moms who were alcoholics or drug addicts - our pastor suggested that, if this applied to any of us, that each man would hereby choose to release forgiveness toward his mom. He also suggested that each one ask God for help to let go of his hurt and pain. And our chaplain added that this wouldn't happen overnight, but it would require a lifetime of trusting the Lord and learning to forgive.
Nevertheless, for the men behind these walls, Mother's Day is a day for wishing, hoping, regretting, reflecting and reminiscing. It's a time, too, for God to heal broken hearts.
D.B.
So this morning, during our chapel service, the minister asked those of us who wanted to, to say something about our mothers. I publicly thanked God for blessing me with a devoted mom. Many others did the same.
Yet for those who had mothers who were not good at parenting - some had moms who were alcoholics or drug addicts - our pastor suggested that, if this applied to any of us, that each man would hereby choose to release forgiveness toward his mom. He also suggested that each one ask God for help to let go of his hurt and pain. And our chaplain added that this wouldn't happen overnight, but it would require a lifetime of trusting the Lord and learning to forgive.
Nevertheless, for the men behind these walls, Mother's Day is a day for wishing, hoping, regretting, reflecting and reminiscing. It's a time, too, for God to heal broken hearts.
D.B.
