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!
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.
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. 💕
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.
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!
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.
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!
God's grace and compassion poured out. Precious "last words".
Beautiful story and loved that you heard those words from your Mom. ❤️
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.
Yes, I think you are right.
Beautifully written and such an emotional story thanks for sharing Shell
Beautiful, honest feelings. Do you know how our Moms met each other?
I think our dads were friends first and introduced their girlfriends to each other — and their friendship stuck.
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. 💕
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.
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!
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.
Well thank you for your comment here! I love when words resonate. 💗