Mother’s Day had me thinking about my former mother-in-law and how much I miss her.
Five Mother’s Days ago, Carmen was just home from the hospital. I don’t remember which time it was because there were so many, but I know she was rail-thin and therefore always cold. That particular Mother’s Day, we all congregated at the ranch to plant her garden for her because she was too weak to do it herself. She sat on a chair outside as we worked, bundled up in a warm jacket with a scarf around her head, even though it was a warm-ish spring day. It was difficult for her to have to sit there because she had always been the person doing everything for the people around her. She was quiet and introspective that day.
Here is Carmen holding Logan, then 2, as she watched her garden take shape.
We all miss you so much, Carmen.
This was a beautiful piece Sarah. Thank you. I miss her too.