This is a beautiful tribute to your mom and your relationship with her. I remember the Thinking Rock, her saying to me one time when you were small about how you had both slept late - a first labeling for me of the greater bond that you had as you were growing up. The path to forge adult relationships with our parents is unique to each relationship, and your reflection causes me to reflect on my own, and the passing of a dear friend. My friend passed away recently and had a similar bond with her daughters, and I watched her grow into that adult relationship with them. Your story connects me to the profound loss that her daughters are experiencing. When a mother becomes friends with their children - it is a special thing indeed. I loved her photos of her travels to see you and the trek on the canal. Sharing your awareness and acknowledgement of her needs in aging, of your shared life experience, and your growth in the relationship is generous. Thank you for reminding me of her whimsy and her loving creative spirit.
Wonderful story. Well done.
It’s not easy to write vulnerability so clearly. I loved this.
Kestrel is a magician of their own when it comes to writing these sort of pieces!
This is a beautiful tribute to your mom and your relationship with her. I remember the Thinking Rock, her saying to me one time when you were small about how you had both slept late - a first labeling for me of the greater bond that you had as you were growing up. The path to forge adult relationships with our parents is unique to each relationship, and your reflection causes me to reflect on my own, and the passing of a dear friend. My friend passed away recently and had a similar bond with her daughters, and I watched her grow into that adult relationship with them. Your story connects me to the profound loss that her daughters are experiencing. When a mother becomes friends with their children - it is a special thing indeed. I loved her photos of her travels to see you and the trek on the canal. Sharing your awareness and acknowledgement of her needs in aging, of your shared life experience, and your growth in the relationship is generous. Thank you for reminding me of her whimsy and her loving creative spirit.