I identified with much of this, Margaret -- although I don't remember being lucky enough to have a Sister Maura. The picture of your still-intact family and the Christmas Eve snow filled me with nostalgia. And then your ending reminded me of just how fragile our traditions and our lives can be. Beautifully done. Merry Christmas!
I’ve known about your father’s leaving your family for many years…as we’ve know each other since the early 80’s. And yet, hearing it in this context and beautiful story broke my heart. You managed to become an amazing woman in spite of suffering this cruelty at such a young age. More power to you, Margaret. Love you, my brilliant friend
This is such a fabulous read. Made me nostalgic for those simpler times. And yet--those simpler times were also fraught, too, weren't they? But what a great memory.
I identified with much of this, Margaret -- although I don't remember being lucky enough to have a Sister Maura. The picture of your still-intact family and the Christmas Eve snow filled me with nostalgia. And then your ending reminded me of just how fragile our traditions and our lives can be. Beautifully done. Merry Christmas!
I’ve known about your father’s leaving your family for many years…as we’ve know each other since the early 80’s. And yet, hearing it in this context and beautiful story broke my heart. You managed to become an amazing woman in spite of suffering this cruelty at such a young age. More power to you, Margaret. Love you, my brilliant friend
What a beautiful piece I can picture everything. Yet a little bittersweet in the end. But thank you for sharing this.
That is a beautiful story. And a reminder to embrace the moments with those we love, because you just never know what’s coming. 💜
This is such a fabulous read. Made me nostalgic for those simpler times. And yet--those simpler times were also fraught, too, weren't they? But what a great memory.
Thank you so much!