Thanksgivings: Role Model

I really just admire the hell out of you. You’ve helped me learn how to be the type of woman that speaks the truth with grace and wit. Whenever I need a little support, a little surprise, a little honest advice, you’re always right there.  The way you mother your children, the way you mother me, the way you stand up for yourself- these are the things I hope to learn from you. That firm, loving warmth that surrounds you like a soft light.

Thank you for being able to navigate that fine line between relating to me as an equal but not hesitating to guide and direct me when you think you have wisdom to contribute. I’m sure you already know that I take your input very seriously because you deliver it without lecturing or condescending or judging.

I’m so grateful that you continued to reach out to me when it was easier not to.

What we went through earlier this year, the loss that you endured, that I endured, was awful. I’m proud, though, that I was there to stand with you and that we held each other up so that we could hold up everyone else. Thank you for being there for me. Always.

My song for you is So Far Away, by Carole King. If we were able to give our deep bond the attention we both want to, I wouldn’t even know what to do with myself. I love and appreciate that we both understand that it’s just a matter of time and distance. After all, we’re both busy being the strong, vibrant, involved and productive women we are- the kind of woman you helped teach me to be.

You’re one of my heroes, Aunt Lisa. I love you.

PS: I got both packages. I cried. Thank you.

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