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Benn Gilmore's avatar

I can understand your feelings about Mother's Day, and how you do not want to saddle your children (now mothers) with such a burden. Kudos to you. I cannot wait to read what you will write about your beloved father on this Father's Day. How is that for pressure? Your good is so very readable. I love it!

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Mimi Matthews's avatar

God's grace and compassion poured out. Precious "last words".

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Deb D's avatar

Beautiful story and loved that you heard those words from your Mom. ❤️

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Bill Moore's avatar

Thank you for sharing this, Shell. The nurse who dialed the phone to let your mom speak with you earned her wings that day. I'm sure that brief conversation meant as much to your mom as it does to you.

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Shell Norman's avatar

Yes, I think you are right.

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Paul Chiddicks's avatar

Beautifully written and such an emotional story thanks for sharing Shell

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Jane A Keahey's avatar

Beautiful, honest feelings. Do you know how our Moms met each other?

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Shell Norman's avatar

I think our dads were friends first and introduced their girlfriends to each other — and their friendship stuck.

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Jane A Keahey's avatar

Do you know how our dads met? My dad worked at Bauer Foster Floors, could that be it? Or did your mom work at Jim Dandy’s, I believe that’s how my Dad met my Mom. 💕

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Lynda Heines's avatar

Shell, You got me at the end - her last words. Brings me to tears. My mom's last words in Intensive Care were really a question - Why won't Lynda come see me? Broke my heart. I kept saying, "It's me, I'm here." I just hope that she knew it was me.

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Shell Norman's avatar

I have to believe that there is a period between the last breath on earth & fully transitioned to the other side where time is not as we know it. Consciousness is more keen. And the dying are aware. I bet your mom saw you clearly!

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Lisa Maguire's avatar

Ambrosia! I wonder how many people have an idea what this is. It's a good, low-effort dessert, the kind of thing an overwhelmed mother would prefer. Something that checks the box. I was touched that this was her actual favorite sweet.

"Low growling disappointment" is the best phrase I have read in a long time.

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Shell Norman's avatar

Well thank you for your comment here! I love when words resonate. 💗

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