Karen, I cried reading this. This is the connection I had with my mother, who passed at 72, and it's wonderful to hear that you have a special connection as well. We are the lucky ones! What an extraordinary milestone — 93 years of grace, grit, and deep love. Your mother’s presence radiates wisdom and warmth, and it’s clear she lives beautifully through you. Thank you for sharing this glimpse into your relationship. And I hope I look that great when I'm her age! Happy Mother's Day!
Ellen, thank you for this beautiful note. And I’ll pass along your kind words to my mom too. I’m very touched that my essay brought up memories of your own loving mom. Grateful you took the time to write... and sending you lots of love this Mother’s Day. ❤️
Wow this is so beautiful and so is your mom! She certainly doesn’t look 93! Happy Mother’s Day. You are very fortunate to have such a special relationship with your mom ❤️
Thank you! What a kind note. Appreciate. And yes my mom looks great for 93. (I'll show her your note - she'll love seeing this!) Wishing you a warm & meaningful Mother’s Day too. ❤️
Digital ambers … such an idea and another family heirloom to preserve … your mom is blessed to have the gift of metaphor at such an advanced age …. I am 82 and continue work on my creative skills …. And she obviously has passed the gift on to you🙏
John, thank you! I love knowing that you are still nurturing your creative spark at 82! Clearly you & my mom are part of the same vibrant tribe! :) Appreciate your thoughtful note in a big way. xo
Thank you, Betty. I feel incredibly lucky that my mom & I found this unexpected little love portal: texting! And I appreciate you reading & reflecting that back. xo
I'm stumped for words. Your mother's made my heart melt. So very precious. Your musings reminded me of the words and phrases we notice as children grow up what I call 'pickleable moments to preserve.' One captures the beauty of naivety. The other wisdom. Both burst the heart wide open. Thanks for the most delightful insight into your magical mother x
Pickleable moments to preserve <--I love that! ...Thank you for this beautiful response. Yes, my mom has a way of sneaking wisdom into the everyday, like tucking poetry into a grocery list. I’m so touched this piece landed in your heart. And grateful you took the time to say so. xo
Aw, thank you. That means a lot.... especially in the age of 8-second attention spans. Appreciate you reading all the way through & taking the time to say so. Truly.
Love, love, love it❣️
thank you PJ!! xoxo
Karen, I cried reading this. This is the connection I had with my mother, who passed at 72, and it's wonderful to hear that you have a special connection as well. We are the lucky ones! What an extraordinary milestone — 93 years of grace, grit, and deep love. Your mother’s presence radiates wisdom and warmth, and it’s clear she lives beautifully through you. Thank you for sharing this glimpse into your relationship. And I hope I look that great when I'm her age! Happy Mother's Day!
Ellen, thank you for this beautiful note. And I’ll pass along your kind words to my mom too. I’m very touched that my essay brought up memories of your own loving mom. Grateful you took the time to write... and sending you lots of love this Mother’s Day. ❤️
Wow this is so beautiful and so is your mom! She certainly doesn’t look 93! Happy Mother’s Day. You are very fortunate to have such a special relationship with your mom ❤️
Thank you! What a kind note. Appreciate. And yes my mom looks great for 93. (I'll show her your note - she'll love seeing this!) Wishing you a warm & meaningful Mother’s Day too. ❤️
Digital ambers … such an idea and another family heirloom to preserve … your mom is blessed to have the gift of metaphor at such an advanced age …. I am 82 and continue work on my creative skills …. And she obviously has passed the gift on to you🙏
John, thank you! I love knowing that you are still nurturing your creative spark at 82! Clearly you & my mom are part of the same vibrant tribe! :) Appreciate your thoughtful note in a big way. xo
Beautiful and well-crafted story. What a gift you and your mom have that you can articulate and memorialize your love and appreciation for each other.
Thank you, Betty. I feel incredibly lucky that my mom & I found this unexpected little love portal: texting! And I appreciate you reading & reflecting that back. xo
Beautiful and well-crafted story.
Thank you, Betty! ❤️
I'm stumped for words. Your mother's made my heart melt. So very precious. Your musings reminded me of the words and phrases we notice as children grow up what I call 'pickleable moments to preserve.' One captures the beauty of naivety. The other wisdom. Both burst the heart wide open. Thanks for the most delightful insight into your magical mother x
Pickleable moments to preserve <--I love that! ...Thank you for this beautiful response. Yes, my mom has a way of sneaking wisdom into the everyday, like tucking poetry into a grocery list. I’m so touched this piece landed in your heart. And grateful you took the time to say so. xo
This was beautiful. I rarely read every word of an article but this was worth the full read.
Aw, thank you. That means a lot.... especially in the age of 8-second attention spans. Appreciate you reading all the way through & taking the time to say so. Truly.