August 21, 2015

Sunset over the water as we eat supper outdoors in a cafe deserted after heavy downpours throughout the day. Earlier, a good visit with Mom, although she seems a bit frailer every time I see her. It’s a sunny interval between showers so we persuade her outside, wipe off some chairs and hang out together. She still enjoys being pulled out of her reverie into a conversation, still remembers her kids, still hates my brother’s beard, flirts with my boyfriend. We take what we are given and savor our moments together while we can. Family is important.

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