What Makes A Mother

I thought of you and closed my eyes, and prayed to God today. I asked, "What makes a mother?" and I know I heard him say, "A mother has a baby". This we know is true. But God, can you be a mother when your baby's not with you? "Yes, you can", He replied, with confidence in His voice. "I give many women babies, when they leave is not their choice. Some I send down for a lifetime and others for the day and some I send to fill your womb, but there's no need to stay." "I just don't understand this God, I want my baby here." He took a breath and cleared His throat and then I saw a tear. "I wish I could show you what your child is doing today. If you could see your child smile, with other children and say.... 'We go to earth to learn our lessons of love and life and fear, my Mommy loved me so much I got to come straight here. I feel so lucky to have a Mom who had so much love for me. I learned my lessons very quickly, my mommy set me free.' 'I miss my mommy oh so much but I visit her each day. When she goes to sleep, on her pillow is where I lay. I stroke her hair and kiss her cheek, and whisper in her ear, 'Mommy don't be sad today, I'm your baby and I'm here.' "So you see my dear sweet one, your children are ok. Your babies are here in my home, and this is where they'll stay. They'll wait for you with Me until your lesson is through. And on the day that you come home, they'll be at the gates for you. So now you know what makes a mother, it's the feeling in your heart. It's the love you had so much of, right from the very start. Though some of earth may not realize, until their time is done, remember all the love you have and know that you are a special mom."

This was written by Ms. Jennifer Wasik, in loving memory of her beloved son, Zachary. I felt that this portrayed something significant to me in words, which I feel I am short of to describe the loss. Ali, my Ali.

Believe in God, have faith in Him and you shall not lose for He shall reward you if not in this world then in the next. This lifes trials, tribulations & sorrow are just our exam for today, our entrance to paradise tomorrow. And on That Day we shall be with our loved ones.
"Innaa li'Allahi wa innaa ilaihi raajiun" - From God we come & to Him we shall return.