This is another big “daring to share” post.

It’s not about marine life. It’s about my life.

I share these more personal posts wanting the words to land where they may be of use to others. The following words emerged yesterday, on Mother’s Day. I shared them on social media and there was a strong response, so I am posting them here too. Here goes . . .

To the children, I did not have
You are here, with me

I carry you
In spirit and passion
Fire and purpose

Every child, the potential of you
Every child, motivated by you
Every child, the future of you

Grief duller now
The path not taken
Further behind

I could not be here
Were it not for you
I am here . . . because of you

There’s no comfort or reassurance needed dear Community. I am living the life I want to live. I also acknowledge that what I put into the world fits under the verb, “to mother”.

I am sharing these words so they may contribute to understanding and comfort for others. 💙

The above photo was taken by Nicole Doe on our most recent survey for our Marine Education and Research Society.