And they will come

Posted on | August 10, 2005 | 2 Comments

I tried not to cry when I dropped her off, carrying home back with her. She met my gaze and smiled that smile that always set things right. I know I will see her again soon. I know this is just another moment that will pass, but when I drove off I felt my heart sink into my toes. The whole way home was blurred by tears. It was a great visit. And I think with her here, and with D’s love, I felt better rapidly. We talked. We laughed. We ate a lot. And I think in the interest of my sanity, that I will forgo London next Spring Break and head back out to Colorado to spend some well-earned time with my family. There may be some that venture forth with us, but even if we go at it alone, I know that I will be able to steal moments with my beloved Mother, and that will make the journey worthwhille.

Her final gift to me during this visit was an enticing perch for the cardinals. A bird-feeder, copper topped and wooden, it hangs from Seemore quite elegantly. Mom put it up on a bent nail on the porch. The only creature it enticed was a squirrel, who tried to leap to the sunflower seed snack from my windchime. The poor guy didn’t realize that metal is slick, and not conducive to climbing. I was startled out of my pity party by the loud banging of my chime. After peeking out the window, I watch the little bugger try again, attempting to climb the copper pipe of the chime. He scurried away when he realized that a beagle (that woud be Pip) was watching his movements.

Tonight, I am going to return to life’s mundane activities. I shall read, do laundry, and head to bed early.
Thanks to Mr. Chris, Frankie and Julie for making Mom’s last night here so fun…..

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