Reconnecting with Mom: A Journey of Faith and Forgiveness

So, here’s the deal. I hadn’t spoken to my mom, Valentina, for three months. We had a massive fallout, and in a fit of anger, I blocked her everywhere—social media, phone, you name it. She was on my blacklist. My husband, Larry, kept insisting that I needed to reconcile with her, but I was stubborn. I felt justified in my anger and hurt.

One evening, Larry sat me down and said, “Genesis, you need to make peace with your mom. Holding onto this anger isn’t good for you or our family.” I knew he was right, but I didn’t know where to start. That’s when I turned to prayer.

I remember kneeling beside my bed that night, feeling lost and overwhelmed. “God,” I whispered, “I don’t know how to fix this. Please guide me.” It wasn’t an instant miracle, but over the next few days, I felt a sense of calm wash over me. It was as if God was telling me to let go of my pride and reach out to Valentina.

Larry suggested we pray together every night for guidance and strength. Those moments of shared prayer brought us closer and gave me the courage to take the first step. I unblocked my mom and sent her a simple message: “Can we talk?”

To my surprise, she responded almost immediately. We agreed to meet at a local café. I was nervous, but I felt God’s presence with me, giving me the strength to face this difficult conversation.

When we met, there were tears and apologies from both sides. Valentina admitted she missed me and regretted the harsh words we exchanged. I realized that holding onto anger was only hurting me more. We talked for hours, and by the end of it, I felt a weight lift off my shoulders.

Reconnecting with my mom wasn’t just about mending our relationship; it was about healing myself too. Through prayer and faith, I found the strength to forgive and move forward. Larry’s support and our nightly prayers were instrumental in this journey.

Now, Valentina and I are closer than ever. We still have our disagreements, but we handle them with more grace and understanding. This experience taught me the power of faith and the importance of family.