No Mom on Mother's Day?

"A Special Gift for Mother's Day" Illustration Audrey Smith

I’d like to introduce you to a gentle, heart-warming book about Mother’s Day and grief: “A Special Gift for Mother’s Day – A Story for Motherless Children of All Ages”. 

Written by Calgarian, Mary G. (Morrissey) Posadowski, this charming story describes the difficult situation in which many children and adults find themselves on Mother’s Day or any family-orientated holiday – what to do when your mother has died?

From the back cover of this beautifully illustrated book:

“Mary, a little girl in the first grade, lost her mother when she was three years old. With Mother’s Day fast approaching, her teacher announces to the class that they are all going to make their mothers a gift. What is the motherless child in the class going to do?

This is a true story about a teacher’s kindness and acknowledgment of her student’s loss and a little girl’s acceptance of her circumstances.”

Although Mary wrote this story as a child's book, it's suitable for all ages in it's simple message. The touching poem which she has included is an excellent expression of  continuing bonds with a Mom who has died.

I’ll leave the rest of the story for Mary to share with you; it’s a very moving demonstration of the life-changing impact of a caring teacher. Mary herself was a teacher with whom I was delighted to work with at a Calgary high School – she was one of the most patient and understanding teachers a student could hope to have.

You can get your copy of Mary’s premier book awww.mgmpos.ca. To have your book by Mother's Day, it's best to order it today.

By the way, Mary will be at the May 12^th Death Café in Calgary reading her story – can’t wait!

Warmly

Wendy