Lauren, this is such a moving piece to read. Both your mom’s vivid writing and your act of publishing it here. Life is long but life can be so short, this is a fundamental and galvanising truth. I’m so grateful to read this today. Thinking of you in all of this and looking forward to sharing this with loved ones xx
Lauren! The beginning, middle, and end of this (so...all of it) put tears in my eyes. Thank you for sharing a piece of your mom with us. I'm so sorry she is no longer here, but this story makes it feel like she still is in many ways. ❤️
Gosh Lauren, I didn’t think I could love your mom and dad more than I do. Even though I didn’t know your mom the same way you did, she was so loved by our family (my dad especially!!). She is missed but never forgotten. And your dad….. well he is a big fave of mine. Xoxoxo
Back at ya Shawn, I am an admirer of all that you do. Leisa and you would have been great friends as you both are gentle, caring, giving and loving souls. Xo
Very few days go by that I don't have a thought about some place or some moment that happened on that trip. We did become like family and that is why I jumped off the truck to go help Lana, it was just a natural instinct. I am blessed to have done this with a very special "Angel". Thanks AMG
Oh wow Lauren I LOVED that! That last line just made me cry, because it is SO true! Thank you for sharing such a wonderful part of your family history with us. The world needs more beauty like this.
your mom's writing...just wow. i hung on every word. i am sure you miss her dearly. sorry for the hard time of year coming up. xx Kristen
Awww Kristen, this means so much. Thank you 🩷
You are welcome. my dad would have been 68 this year too 🫶🏻
Lauren, thank you for the honor of sharing this incredible story and your mother with us.
Thank you so much for reading Cherie! I appreciate it 🩷
Thank you so much for sharing this lovely essay with us.
Thank you for reading Sarah! Means a lot 🩷
🥹🥹 Thank you for sharing your mother’s words with us. She sounds absolutely incredible—and quite the storyteller. Just like her daughter 💕
Awww thanks so much for the kind words Kaitlyn 🩷
Lauren, this is such a moving piece to read. Both your mom’s vivid writing and your act of publishing it here. Life is long but life can be so short, this is a fundamental and galvanising truth. I’m so grateful to read this today. Thinking of you in all of this and looking forward to sharing this with loved ones xx
Thank you so much Aoife! Means a lot 🤍🤍
Always. Take care xx
So special that you found this. Thank you for sharing - it’s beautiful and I just love those photos! Sending big hugs to you gal❤️
Awwww thank you Camila 🩷
Lauren! The beginning, middle, and end of this (so...all of it) put tears in my eyes. Thank you for sharing a piece of your mom with us. I'm so sorry she is no longer here, but this story makes it feel like she still is in many ways. ❤️
Thank you so much for taking the time to read and comment. I really appreciate it. 🤍🤍
I’m so happy you have this very special piece of her 🤍
Awwww yes, thank you Maria. A big hug to you!
Gosh Lauren, I didn’t think I could love your mom and dad more than I do. Even though I didn’t know your mom the same way you did, she was so loved by our family (my dad especially!!). She is missed but never forgotten. And your dad….. well he is a big fave of mine. Xoxoxo
Thank you so much for saying 🩷
Back at ya Shawn, I am an admirer of all that you do. Leisa and you would have been great friends as you both are gentle, caring, giving and loving souls. Xo
Very few days go by that I don't have a thought about some place or some moment that happened on that trip. We did become like family and that is why I jumped off the truck to go help Lana, it was just a natural instinct. I am blessed to have done this with a very special "Angel". Thanks AMG
Thanks for letting me share this story 🤍
Oh wow Lauren I LOVED that! That last line just made me cry, because it is SO true! Thank you for sharing such a wonderful part of your family history with us. The world needs more beauty like this.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read and comment Beth. It means a lot. 🩷
Of course! This is why I love Substack so much. I've been introduced to so many amazing writers and stories that really touch the heart :)
Thank you Gabriella 🤍