8 Comments
User's avatar
Cathi Lewis's avatar

You should know I love your writing. I find it a hard read because we are now our mothers. I myself am now my Grandmother. Our lives are coming to it’s conclusion sooner then we’d wish. My mother is still here in this world fighting for every day. You keep writing and I for one will keep reading.

Expand full comment
Amy Kenyon's avatar

Thank you, Cathi, for reading and for your generous comment. I recognize your thoughts here too, very much so. Sending you love, as always. xx

Expand full comment
Doreen's avatar

Oh Amy, tears are streaming down my face. So relatable, and you’re such a gifted writer. Thank you for this. Today my daughter is driving back to college and her “other life”, and I’m feeling it all…

Expand full comment
Amy Kenyon's avatar

Doreen, you are such a faithful reader - thank you! I am glad this piece spoke to you, and I recognize the tears of goodbye to your daughter. Love to you and yours. xx

Expand full comment
Cindy Anderson's avatar

Beautiful., Amy. Thank you!

Expand full comment
Amy Kenyon's avatar

Thanks so much, Cindy! Warmly appreciated. xx

Expand full comment
Zoe Matthews's avatar

A wonderful, heartfelt reflection of these often challenging relationships. Sometimes it can feel hard to see the man/woman person in our children, because the child is still clearly present. How lovely to see Issac.

Expand full comment
Amy Kenyon's avatar

Thanks so much, Zoe, for a lovely and insightful comment - always much appreciated. xx

Expand full comment