Pity those who never had parents or teachers who told them how to behave, how to be kind, how to be independent, and how to treat the elderly, women and men, children, animals with respect.
Such wisdom and reciprocal love. Also, I hope you know that you did what you could (re the bank account).
"My momma said, “Education is the way out of poverty.” I know how hard it is for one-parent families to rise above poverty. We did not get rich, but we had enough. Love was never lacking. My teacher salary later helped her, and I only wish I had deposited more money in her bank account than I did."
A lovely tribute and an inspiring woman. Thank you for sharing another slice of your life. I hope your Nordic walking poles are taking you on treks in nature. Happy Mother Earth Day!
An internal volcanic eruption of love expressed from a mother’s (Earth) heart and soul to touch the clouds. Rain down positive and negative forces that mold life. The world is connected whether we recognize this or not.
Such wisdom and reciprocal love. Also, I hope you know that you did what you could (re the bank account).
"My momma said, “Education is the way out of poverty.” I know how hard it is for one-parent families to rise above poverty. We did not get rich, but we had enough. Love was never lacking. My teacher salary later helped her, and I only wish I had deposited more money in her bank account than I did."
Thanks, Lorraine. Remember the Beatles’ “Love is everything you need”? Sometimes it really is💖
Yes Diane! Even God = Love 💗
A lovely tribute and an inspiring woman. Thank you for sharing another slice of your life. I hope your Nordic walking poles are taking you on treks in nature. Happy Mother Earth Day!
Thank you so much, Sally—and you as well! My poles are great, and it seems they want to make go faster!💙🌎💚💖
Thanks, Andrew, for sharing💖
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Diane K24: Whew, what a b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l, awe-inspiring, breathtaking post.
The passions in study, from political philosophy through British Romantic Poetry: I thought as much from your history of writings.
No wonder I love reading each of your writings!
And what a beautiful story about your mom and the beautiful photo!
And how strong your mom and you were to recover -- especially from 8-years-old -- from such a tragic result of despair with your dad.
I remain so sorry for your loss, even if long ago, because that loss leaves its poignant mark in the soul.
It is a tribute to your strength and your Mom's wisdom that you have done so well and have developed such a wonderful inner life!
Armand, thank you for your most intuitive and kind comments. My mother would have loved them💖
Diane K24: This sentiment is a very kind privilege you grant me.
Thank you so much!
An internal volcanic eruption of love expressed from a mother’s (Earth) heart and soul to touch the clouds. Rain down positive and negative forces that mold life. The world is connected whether we recognize this or not.
Well-said, Richard!
Beautiful! You got me tearing up here. Thank you for sharing ❤️
Thanks, Rita💖