My mom is very, very sick right now. It’s really unexpected and pretty dire and as a family, we’re in the middle of the nightmare that so many families have been in these past few years - a space where we feel confused and panicked and powerless and can’t even hold our loved one’s hand to provide them comfort.
I’m so sorry your mom is unwell. I lost my mom at the beginning of the pandemic and was not able to be in the hospital with her. It is a wretched, wretched thing to be separated at a time like this.
I’m so thankful to read what you have so beautifully written about your mom. She reminds me a lot of mine - a fiercely loving agent of chaos. I’m hoping with everything I’ve got that she will be back home making bad food for you really soon.
This is such a warm and loving illumination of both your mom and yourself. I am thinking of my own mum, and of how I mother my children - have I conveyed how they are enough, more than enough, beloved, day after day after day? I hope you and your family rest well tonight, and that the morning brings renewed strength to your mom.
Thinking of you so much, Ijeoma, and holding your whole family in my heart as you navigate this traumatic time. I hope your amazing mom is home with you all again as soon as possible.
I’m so sorry you and your family are walking through this right now and hope there are better days filled with different chaos ahead. Thank you for sharing your mom with us ❤️
Oh gosh, the love you have for your mom (and she for you) is so deep and pure, you are very lucky. My mom was also frazzled and loud and emotional and weird, and I loved her so so much. I hope to read in a day or two that your mom's on the mend, and I can't wait to hear what she adds to your list of things she taught you. <3
I’m in tears after reading this beautiful tribute to your mom. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and hoping that your mom will enjoy reading this essay soon.
I'm so sorry for your mom, you, and your family. This is such a touching tribute to your mom; the love and care you have for one another shines brightly in it. Your mom sounds like a wonderful person. Really hope she recovers, quickly, and the two of you can spend time together 💕
I am saddened to learn of your mother’s illness. Please know that I will be holding her and family in my daily thoughts. Your Mom sounds like a wonderful gift, imperfections and all.
Thinking of you and your mother and all your family. This is so beautiful. What a gift she has given to you in loving so powerfully, and what a gift you have given to her in being able to express your love for her so exquisitely.
Your mom sounds like a pretty excellent human. Thanks for sharing her with us, so she has even more people pulling for her right now.
I’m so sorry your mom is unwell. I lost my mom at the beginning of the pandemic and was not able to be in the hospital with her. It is a wretched, wretched thing to be separated at a time like this.
I’m so thankful to read what you have so beautifully written about your mom. She reminds me a lot of mine - a fiercely loving agent of chaos. I’m hoping with everything I’ve got that she will be back home making bad food for you really soon.
This is such a warm and loving illumination of both your mom and yourself. I am thinking of my own mum, and of how I mother my children - have I conveyed how they are enough, more than enough, beloved, day after day after day? I hope you and your family rest well tonight, and that the morning brings renewed strength to your mom.
“a warm and loving illumination of both your mom and yourself . . .” — exactly. Beautifully said, Sarah.
All healing to your mom, all strength and love to your family, and may every little thing that can go right go right.
Thinking of you so much, Ijeoma, and holding your whole family in my heart as you navigate this traumatic time. I hope your amazing mom is home with you all again as soon as possible.
I’m so sorry you and your family are walking through this right now and hope there are better days filled with different chaos ahead. Thank you for sharing your mom with us ❤️
Oh gosh, the love you have for your mom (and she for you) is so deep and pure, you are very lucky. My mom was also frazzled and loud and emotional and weird, and I loved her so so much. I hope to read in a day or two that your mom's on the mend, and I can't wait to hear what she adds to your list of things she taught you. <3
I’m in tears after reading this beautiful tribute to your mom. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and hoping that your mom will enjoy reading this essay soon.
I'm so sorry for your mom, you, and your family. This is such a touching tribute to your mom; the love and care you have for one another shines brightly in it. Your mom sounds like a wonderful person. Really hope she recovers, quickly, and the two of you can spend time together 💕
Thinking of you and your family and sending all my best wishes. Thanks for this thoughtful tribute, you really captured your mom's spirit.
Thank you so much for sharing this. It was such a safe haven to remember this sentiment exists. Sending softness.
What a lovely post about your mom and your relationship. Sending hope and best wishes and good thoughts to you, your mom, and your family.
SoulSister Oluo,
I am saddened to learn of your mother’s illness. Please know that I will be holding her and family in my daily thoughts. Your Mom sounds like a wonderful gift, imperfections and all.
Cherri.
Thinking of you and your mother and all your family. This is so beautiful. What a gift she has given to you in loving so powerfully, and what a gift you have given to her in being able to express your love for her so exquisitely.
Sending so much love to you and yours.
Thank you for sharing your mom with us in this way. Wishing for you whatever you need in these unexpected times, and thinking of you all.