She likes food. Grown up food, especially homemade food. Because her Mama thinks homegrown, homemade is healthy, important, a special gift she can give her children. Food connects her and her Mama.
She likes tea. Because it calms her as she settles for the night. She and her Mama drink their tea together. It's an evening ritual. Tea connects her and her Mama.
She likes to write. Telling stories on paper somehow gives life to her thoughts. Her Mama likes to write, too. Writing connects her and her Mama.
She likes to read. Out loud to her baby sister. Conquering hard words with triumph. Soaking in the story. Her Mama loves to listen to her read. Reading connects her and her Mama.
She likes to breathe. A slow meditative breath that calms the mind and soul. She softens beautifully when she and her Mama breathe together. Such tender moments designed intentionally to calm her anxiety or help her through illness. Breathing connects her and her Mama.
Then again, breathing connects all of life.
Sigh... just wonderful! I wish my mom and I had been able to forge such a connection.
ReplyDelete-Cindy
LOVE this <3 What a beautiful connection you have with her.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful post about your relationship. I too marvel at the unique ways that I, as Mama, am connected to my individual children.
ReplyDeleteI love these wonderful ways you connect with Peace.