Legacy Writing 365:284

October 10 is Tom’s mother’s birthday. I’ve said it before: I really lucked out in the in-law department. I try to maintain online privacy for Tom and his family, but I can’t let such a special day go by without recognition. Not only did she give me Tom, but she’s given me a constant flow of love and support through the years since I first met her.

Mary has boundless compassion, generosity, and love and respect for nature. She’s deeply spiritual. She’s creative as a painter, a poet, a memoirist, and a needlewoman. Her children (five) and grandchildren (five) are fortunate to have her as an example, a teacher, a parent, a grandparent, and a friend.

Through the years, she’s encouraged and read my writing and been kind about my art. My brothers-in-law (married to Tom’s sisters) and I are loved as unconditionally as her children–and she loves all her granddogs, too (not to mention the occasional rabbit, hamster, toad, fish, and turtle).

I’m sure this photo was taken by Tom’s father on one of their many adventures. They still travel the world together and come back to the wonderful home they’ve created–and to their dog Sparkle.

Happy birthday, Mary!

2 thoughts on “Legacy Writing 365:284”

  1. A happy belated birthday to Tom’s mum! You would never catch my mum on one of those bridges – she’d have vertigo just looking at it!

    1. Having to cross rickety bridges–or hastily improvised bridges–is one of my recurring nightmares. My palms get sweaty just thinking about it. This one doesn’t look too bad, but I sympathize with your mother!

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