I hadn't seen her in so many years, not since our kids were young, so maybe 25 years. She was always eager to talk about anything, concerned about our kids, involved with the Zen center, politics. Thinking about sitting in her kitchen, talking, drinking tea.
I have to confess I hadn't thought about her in a long time, and now, am so sorry and sad that we didn't stay in touch.
Her passing is a message to hold my kids close, to let them know I love them, which I'm sure she did with you, Val. Comfort and hugs to you and your dad, Rosemary