Rosemary asks us to share something precious today ~ feelings we hold deeply and close to our hearts with the Friday Writings Community
Also sharing with dVerse Poets
Once upon a time
not that long ago
our special needs Son, Carl
walked into the living room and asked me:
"Mom, if you and Dad had known
how I would be ... would you still have had me?"
Yes, those were his exact words
I was momentarily dumb-struck
trying hard to find some semblance of composure
I responded ...
"You, my precious Son, are without a doubt the best thing that ever happened to our family .. you made each of us BETTER human beings! I cannot imagine our lives without YOU. You've inspired us to be generous, empathetic, inclusive, without bias.
Everyone who knows you, customers who interact with you each day at Safeway [ the supermarket where Carl works ] admire and respect you!" You brighten their days, elevate them.
Carl is turning sixty-five this year
He is my housemate, my buddy
travel companion and assistant chef
he makes me laugh, we share movies
television shows, sporting events
concerts, walks and dinners out.
a family strong
what is truly important
for all our lifetime
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