Hi Mom

June 22, 2024

Hi Mom

It was a beautiful sunrise on Monte Sano this morning. You just never know. I never expect one in the summer. But I always hope.

It occurred to me my love of sunrises — and mountains — comes from my mother. After my Dad passed, I used to take her for a ride every year, through the North Georgia mountains, to see the Fall leaves. She'd gasp with joy at a view of the mountains, or a particularly nice group of trees. She also gave us a love for music. And then it occurred to me, she gave me everything. How to walk, talk, live, love, everything. It's pretty late in life to have that thought but I can be really slow at times.

She passed away last night. Peacefully. I will miss her.