11 thoughts on “A Letter to My Late Mother on Her Birthday”
Well, that was lovely. Happy birthday to your mom wherever she may be. My mother turned 84 on March 2nd. She told me this joke: What is the best thing about being 84? Answer – There’s so little peer pressure.
I’m going to turn out my light and go to sleep now on a smile for the good fortune you have amassed. There is always hope for good, isn’t there?
Good joke, Mary. Hope your mother is doing well. I’m glad I don’t have to survive on crumbs of hope so much as I did years ago. While life is fragile, it’s good to be able to witness to hope for others during their dark days. Peace, John
Actually, I’m taking my show on the road–reading blog posts with a Power Point type deal of photographs interspersed. First shot in June. Keep your fingers crossed for me! John
John
I passed your reading on to my nephew not realising that it was one day after his deceased Mom’s Birthday and also not knowing that his teenage son is battling a drug problem. He shared the above with me and that your letter was powerful and uplifting to him and perfect timing. You can stop thinking about your personal motivation to write the letter.
Larry
Hi, Larry. It does me such good to hear that my letter to Mom gave somebody a little bit of joy and hope. I’ll consider the matter of my motivation to write Mom a mystery solved. Hope all is well with you and yours. Peace, John
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Well, that was lovely. Happy birthday to your mom wherever she may be. My mother turned 84 on March 2nd. She told me this joke: What is the best thing about being 84? Answer – There’s so little peer pressure.
I’m going to turn out my light and go to sleep now on a smile for the good fortune you have amassed. There is always hope for good, isn’t there?
Good joke, Mary. Hope your mother is doing well. I’m glad I don’t have to survive on crumbs of hope so much as I did years ago. While life is fragile, it’s good to be able to witness to hope for others during their dark days. Peace, John
Happy Birthday, John’s Mom. I wonder if there are birthday’s where she is? I hope so.
What the heck? Maybe every day is a birthday in eternity. Whatever, ay? Hope all is well with you and the gang. Peace, John
endearing calling
to a dear mother’s continuation
from the fruit of her love.
Hope all is well with you, brother. Thanks and peace, John
Even more moving hear you read it than it was when I read it last year. Beautiful.
Actually, I’m taking my show on the road–reading blog posts with a Power Point type deal of photographs interspersed. First shot in June. Keep your fingers crossed for me! John
Wow! Exciting stuff!
John
I passed your reading on to my nephew not realising that it was one day after his deceased Mom’s Birthday and also not knowing that his teenage son is battling a drug problem. He shared the above with me and that your letter was powerful and uplifting to him and perfect timing. You can stop thinking about your personal motivation to write the letter.
Larry
Hi, Larry. It does me such good to hear that my letter to Mom gave somebody a little bit of joy and hope. I’ll consider the matter of my motivation to write Mom a mystery solved. Hope all is well with you and yours. Peace, John