I (Olivia) heard a beautiful saying today, and I wanted to share it. I was talking to some friends out here about when Mom gets better, comes home, and is able to take care of herself, and how we'll be leaving the area once all that happens. Oddly enough, I miss Florida, and being out here since the middle of December has been an experience, and time I wouldn't trade for the world, but I do need to get back to my apartment, if just to water my orchid and drive my car.
One of my friends said "there will indeed be a rainbow in our hearts at that time", which I just loved. Just like you need some rain with the sun to make a rainbow, you need the hard times to appreciate the good, and the leaving of someone to appreciate having them around.
My mom is the strongest woman I know, and I admire her endlessly. She has had a tough life, and she's come through it with her grace and sense of humor intact. I love her more than anything in this world, and since you know her, you must know what I mean, and why. Sorry to have made this post not about Mom's health, but I felt the strong need to share that saying with you.
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Olivia, this is beautiful, brought tears to my eyes. I, too, love your Mom tremendously and admire her strength and beauty. I sned my love to each of you.
Shelly
Olivia and Brooke, I worked with your mom many years and knew you both as "little one's". I am so proud of you both. I too love your mom and her strength gives me hope for her future and mine as well. If I have half of her humor/strength/love I will be blessed as she is.
Linda Hawkins Bettencourt
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