Well, that's me a sobbing wreck. Not least because my remaining parent is slowing dying of a brain tumour and I've no idea if she'll still be with us on Dec 25th.
Heart-wrenching and beautiful at the same time. Terrible that this happened, and yet how wonderful to have raised a son that left her with that small and uplifting gift (“Look for me in the trees. I will be there in the trees.”) that will remain forever with her.
Kathleen, thank you for sharing this poignant piece. I felt the sadness and the emptiness of Christmas without tinsel. We don’t often talk about loss and this was beautifully done. There is a void in a mother when a child is gone and this can no longer be filled. I am so sorry for your loss. I wish you peace during this holiday season and always.
Shaun, thank you for sharing this letter as it is not one that's in your original Letters of Note Book. It is a sobering reminder of the importance of valuing precious time with loved ones. This can be so easily overlooked, especially when we focus on worldly things (I am guilty of this).
Truly remarkable, memorably poignant.
Well, that's me a sobbing wreck. Not least because my remaining parent is slowing dying of a brain tumour and I've no idea if she'll still be with us on Dec 25th.
I’m so sorry, Pers. Sending love.
Thank you, Shaun.
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas.
Deeply moving and gorgeously written.
Heart-wrenching and beautiful at the same time. Terrible that this happened, and yet how wonderful to have raised a son that left her with that small and uplifting gift (“Look for me in the trees. I will be there in the trees.”) that will remain forever with her.
Kathleen, thank you for sharing this poignant piece. I felt the sadness and the emptiness of Christmas without tinsel. We don’t often talk about loss and this was beautifully done. There is a void in a mother when a child is gone and this can no longer be filled. I am so sorry for your loss. I wish you peace during this holiday season and always.
The next time my pre-school aged son does something that makes me want to scream, I will hug him instead. Thank you for this.
Shaun, thank you for sharing this letter as it is not one that's in your original Letters of Note Book. It is a sobering reminder of the importance of valuing precious time with loved ones. This can be so easily overlooked, especially when we focus on worldly things (I am guilty of this).