My mom died today

[thatcrowwoman]

58. Kind condolences, Tree Lady, upon the death of your mother.

Be patient and kind and gentle with yourself in your mourning and remembrances.
How wonderful it is that you grew closer these past years.

My mama’s been gone almost 4 years now, and I cried every day the first year. I still cry sometimes, and I reckon I always will. She was a nurse and believed in the healing power of salt water, be it tears, or sweat, or the ocean, or a salted soak in a warm tub. Salt water healing is one of the most important lessons I learned from mama. She comes to me in my dreams, and I still talk to her most days, laughing at something my dog has done, or spotting birds she liked, or making one of her many recipes, or trying something new.

She’s gone, but her love endures. She’s always in my heart. We are lucky daughters that way, you and I.

Sending you love and sweet Shalom, peace be with you.
🕊🩵thatcrowwoman