Thanks for writing about Mom. You posted a picture of her at her one her most beautiful moments. As a daughter at "the top of the heap", I often felt as if I had been elected to be an assistant mom, especially as the laundry assistant after Kate & Eileen were born. We were kind of a team caring for the younger children. When you came, though I was graduating that spring from high school. Mom had not had a baby in six years. She insisted on caring for you all by herself. Even though I had fed & diapered my siblings from Lorsie through Kate & Eileen. I believe mom fed & cared for you single handedly. I remember holding week old Lorsie on my lap next to Dad who was driving home with her from the hospital. She had stayed there until all the rest of us finished having the red measles.
Thanks for sharing this, Mary. All the details! And so much going on. There was such a span of our family legacy over the years. I'm glad you're able to remember things from your end of the family. Take care.
Thank you, Carol, for such a beautifully shared and well-crafted piece of art and reflection. I loved your suggestions on how to navigate and honor the day, and this line will stay with me: “I felt like a piece of pie with the upper crust removed…” ♥️ sending you grace as you navigate, unearth, grieve and love.
Hi, Carol,
Thanks for writing about Mom. You posted a picture of her at her one her most beautiful moments. As a daughter at "the top of the heap", I often felt as if I had been elected to be an assistant mom, especially as the laundry assistant after Kate & Eileen were born. We were kind of a team caring for the younger children. When you came, though I was graduating that spring from high school. Mom had not had a baby in six years. She insisted on caring for you all by herself. Even though I had fed & diapered my siblings from Lorsie through Kate & Eileen. I believe mom fed & cared for you single handedly. I remember holding week old Lorsie on my lap next to Dad who was driving home with her from the hospital. She had stayed there until all the rest of us finished having the red measles.
Thanks for sharing this, Mary. All the details! And so much going on. There was such a span of our family legacy over the years. I'm glad you're able to remember things from your end of the family. Take care.
Thank you, Carol, for such a beautifully shared and well-crafted piece of art and reflection. I loved your suggestions on how to navigate and honor the day, and this line will stay with me: “I felt like a piece of pie with the upper crust removed…” ♥️ sending you grace as you navigate, unearth, grieve and love.
You are very sweet. Thanks for your comments and encouragement, Sara. Talk to. you soon.