May 9, 2006
a mother weeping
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Hugh MacLeod
I'm a cartoonist.
I sell limited-edition prints.
I wrote a book.
I'm CEO of Stormhoek USA, which markets South African wine in the States.
I also draw private commissions.
Prints |
Opening | Current |
|---|---|---|
Bluetrain |
$900 | |
We Need to Talk |
$650 | |
Portfolio #2 |
$300 | |
NY NY |
$275 |
Looks like a pro-life message. Good for you!
Or of motherhood put off for a career.
Or for those who can’t give birth for other reasons. This one touched me. Thank you.
–n
Hugh,
I have PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) and for eight years I tried to get pregnant. After about six years, I realised I had to bury the baby I had invented in my heart. It was a heartbreaking day. I grieved as if that imaginary child were real. I ached and cried and sobbed for hours, weeks, months, years.
A thousand miracles followed that sad day, and somehow faith found strength to leap. I’m pleased to say that our miraculous daughter, Grace, is now 9 months and 6 days old.
I get all the joy of being a proud mummy, but that’s not to say I don’t completely and painfully understand the emotion of “A Mother Weeping”. I think you got the feelings 100% right, Hugh.
A very special drawing,…
Anna.