I know that it’s a long way from Thanksgiving. But I’m thankful today. Two years ago, My mom passed away. I am thankful for her life and the indelible influence she had on me.
(This was a letter to the editor of The Dallas Morning News that she got published on Thanksgiving Day, 2000. You can see that she shared my love of writing.)
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Very cool. It’s never a bad day to remember and be thankful.
Happy to see you enjoying your mom, even though she’s physically not here. Looks like she was a great influence on you!
I really appreciate your post today, brother.
Thanks, Rich, Deb & Bill!
I do feel very blessed to have had her for a mom.
What a lovely piece of writing.
Thanks Jenny!