Inspiration and action for the tough times

This is my seventh article for QSaltLake. When I first went to Michael and Seth with the idea to write “A Mom’s View” articles about my experiences as a mother of a gay son, I had only three articles in my head. They were easy: My Son is Gay, Phone a Friend and Here Comes the Family. What was next?

When I approached my son Jay with my idea, I wanted to make sure he would be was OK with me writing the articles, since they concerned him. His questions to me were: what is my purpose for writing the articles and what do I want the readers to get out of them? He also wanted to make sure they are from my viewpoint and not his. Both Michael and Seth with QSaltLake asked me the same questions as well.

I still have not fully answered those questions, even to myself. So, let me clarify a little more here for you. Why did I write the articles? I am not a writer; I have not gone to school to write; This is not my business; and who cares what I am thinking?  Yes, there are a ton of moms who have gay, lesbian, transgender and bisexual children, so why me?

Inspiration and action! This is how I have lived my life, especially the last 10 years. Inspiration comes to me through my meditations, songs, readings, quotes and experiences. A thought comes to me and I say, “That sounds like fun,” and I act on it. Sometimes it works out better than I would have ever thought and sometimes it struggles and ends. There is always a lesson and always growth to be had from each experience. I do not often regret my inspirations and actions as they usually come from the best intentions.

My two-year Interfaith Ministry in New York City came from inspiration after a weekend retreat on facing my fears. The facilitator was a minister and she explained how she became an Interfaith Minister. The thought came to me, “That sounds like fun,” and the action was next. I was enrolled at One Spirit Interfaith Seminary. The details came later; how to pay and how to get to New York City twice during the course. I graduated as an Interfaith Minister in June, 2008.

I hope the legacy I leave my family and friends is to live life, have fun and know you are supported.

So, back to the questions, why the articles. I want to let moms know they are not alone on their journey. I want to show that moms make mistakes and we learn from them. And I wand to let the LGBT community know the story from a mom. Maybe it can be a starting place for conversations with their moms.

God knows, I do not have all the answers, I do not even know the questions most of the time. I come from inspiration and action. If this resonates with you, great! I would love to hear of your times of inspiration and action.

I really want to thank Michael, Seth and the QSaltLake team for letting me write a few articles and now to have a column. I am honored and excited to know I have a few more articles than six to write.

I encourage you to ask for inspiration and step into action. Life is waiting for you and there are incredible experiences waiting to happen. All it takes is action. You are supported.

Leesa@LeesaMyers.com