My daughter was crying today. I was trying to comfort her, and it took her a while to say what was making her so sad. I had an idea, of course. I mean, what else could it be? Seeing me after so many months, wondering when I'm going to die, wondering how her life will be without me...
Um, nope. Wasn't that at all. Felt like dancing. So grateful for all of the other shit in the world that makes people cry.
This is such a poignant story of motherhood, separation, and the miracle or recognizing that our children really are living independent lives. Thanks for writing about it. xxoo
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