Great piece, especially for Mother's Day. Really enjoyed this. I could relate with early religion; I skipped Sunday School for a whole year because I hated it. I would walk up the hill in the backyard, wave good-bye to Mom, double back and sneak into the basement from an outside door and wait until Mom and my sister left for church. My Mother waited for me to say it was OK to die. I was there for her but not sure, I would come back from PHX to do it again. Like your Mom, mine was brave in death. She was ready. Unlike you, I think the afterlife is similar to when we meet someone in this lifetime and feel like we've known them before. That's it.
I’ve just been introduced to your blog, Erica. I’m so grateful. I’ll be a regular reader, for sure. Thank you!
Great piece, especially for Mother's Day. Really enjoyed this. I could relate with early religion; I skipped Sunday School for a whole year because I hated it. I would walk up the hill in the backyard, wave good-bye to Mom, double back and sneak into the basement from an outside door and wait until Mom and my sister left for church. My Mother waited for me to say it was OK to die. I was there for her but not sure, I would come back from PHX to do it again. Like your Mom, mine was brave in death. She was ready. Unlike you, I think the afterlife is similar to when we meet someone in this lifetime and feel like we've known them before. That's it.
Lovely essay. My mother visited me today -- she is 95 and quite a pip!! It was great to hear more about your Mom.
I love your voice and find your essays so readable . This one was especially compelling. Mazel tov.
I love your writing. The voice is so clear and readable. What a wonderful Mother’s Day essay. Mazel Tov.
Lovely
Perfect.