Upon leaving her house, Dorothy realized that she and Toto were no longer in Kansas but in a whole new land. All that was comfortable to her was no longer present. Those that she had taken for granted were no longer around, and as she moved through Oz, she came to realize that home was a special place.
I drove to my home town yesterday evening, to visit with my parents as they celebrate their 51st wedding anniversary - and to also talk with a variety of doctors about the possible amputation of my mother's leg. I found myself in a foreign land as I realized that what was comfortable and often taken for granted would soon change.
Before I drifted off to sleep, I thought about this house and all that has happened inside of its walls. I could almost hear my mom in the kitchen, cooking another fabulous meal and talking with my dad. I could almost see her walking through the den as she folded clothes or made up the beds. There are so many things in this house that have her fingerprints all over them...and I came to realize that this is a special place, too.
I wish I could've realized before now her presence and how it affected the entire family. Her laughter, her comical nature, and her ability to welcome all into this home - they were all very special. And we were unconditionally loved by her - which served as our foundation, our support to weather all that lay outside of these doors.
And as I talked with my own daughter, about her plans of school and work and her own future, I briefly saw the circle of life - but from a different perspective. From a mom's perspective. And life continues on in an amazing way...except this time, I want to appreciate all that make it up: people, places, and things.
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6 comments:
Beautiful story!!! Truly, moms are one of the best things that God created.
What a wonderful legacy your mother is leaving to you and you daughter. When you write I feel as if I am walking into your home with you.
What a great legacy for your mom to leave to you. The way you write makes me feel as though I walked into the room with you.
Sorry about doubling my message. I wasn't sure that the first one went through.
Mothers are powerful people who leave such a legacy and promise. You have a very rare diamond to place in your treasure box!
You should show that to your mom. I don't think anything would make her prouder than truly knowing how much you appreciate all she has done over the years. Also, remember that you are lucky because we all see people everyday that never come to the realization that you have and truly see the gifts they have been given in life.
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