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My youngest son, Michael and I often watched TV together..his sister and brothers were all of an age where they were either out or doing homework.
And we loved this series..I think we probably watched them all. It was such a happy family story.
Recently there have been articles about some of the actors now a lot older. I don't really like reading about how they are now, I want to remember them as they were in the story, because it reminds me of Michel and myself and the dog I had then, Mari, all together on the soffa.
He is the son, who cut himself off from me and all his brothers and sister, over 14 years ago now. Its coming up to Mothering Sunday and I think about him at this time.
I send him cards, Birthday, Christmas and Postcards, but there has never been a response.
He was such a lovely little boy, always helpful and loving.
When I think about him I remember the mornings when he, then age 8, would creep around the bed on his hands and knees to my side,...whispering, 'Mummy, its 6 o'clock, I've put the kettle on.'
And we'd drink tea together in the kitchen before anyone else was awake.
I hope and pray that, that little boy is still there in his mind, so one day I'll pick of the phone and I'll hear, 'Hello Mum.'
Hard to believe isn't it, that a child can turn his/her back on their parent, but it happens all the time, hundreds, thousands and more. And a parent like me will still wonder why.
Chrisxx
11 comments:
You have loving memories as a good mother. It is sad that your son is not in touch with you any longer. You must never give up hope. I used to watch The Waltons and now it's on constant rerun.
One day I hope you will be reconciled. Take comfort in believing that God loves your child even more than you do.
It's very sad and mystifying when one person absents themselves from the family without explanation. My father's middle brother did, and my brother distanced himself from us, too. I hope, one day, you will hear your son's voice again.
That must be incredibly painful for you. I hope that one day he will pick up that phone.
I loved that show too.
I'm so sorry that you have to go through that pain. My husband has a brother whose son did the same. I pray Michael one day will call you.
This is so sad Chris, I didn't know you were carrying this sadness. You can only speculate on the reason. I've not heard of mothering Sunday, it has an archaic ring to it. I always felt trepidation as mothers day approached. Fathers day by contrast was a relief.
I can't imagine the pain of having an estranged child. I hope someday you will be reconciled. I have a friend with an estranged son, and he has no idea why. I grieve for him.
I loved The Waltons too, although from stories that have come out recently they weren't so happy off set. I'm sorry your son is no longer in contact with you, that must hurt but I hope one day he will call or turn up at your door. I have a similar situation with my brother. since my mum died just over 4 years ago he hasn't contacted either me or my sisters. The last time I saw him was at my brother in laws funeral 2 years ago, he spoke to my two sisters but totally ignored me, it hurts and yes I've shed some tears over it, so I do hope one day your son will realise the hurt and contact you. x
I'm so sorry Chris. I can't imagine your pain. I hope and pray he comes back to you someday.
We watched the Waltons every week too.
I know exactly how you feel about your son. The same thing happened to me with my daughter and its been 12 years. Same as you I send cards and now they come back with return to sender! I also pray for her each day. So sad.
I do hope that one day you will hear your son's voice again.
All the best Jan
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