Norm,  very sorry for your loss, but very glad you had the joy of your
mother for so long. 

 

When my father died in 1975 it caught me completely by surprise.  I did not
have an opportunity for any closure.  My father was very "old school" and I
never had the maturity to tell him that I loved him and appreciated
everything that he did for me.  Recognizing my mistake too late, I urged my
friends to get over their embarrassment and be sure to set their parents
down and face-to-face telling them that they loved their parents and
appreciated all the parents had done.  A good friend took my advice to heart
and did as I suggested.  Six months later his parents died.  He has sung my
praises every since.  So, to all on the liveaboard list, do it right now.
Tell all your friends and family that you do love them.  Don't assume that
they just know it.  You will be glad you overcame your normal reluctance to
be "touchy-feely" and clearly expressed your love.

 

BTW, my wonderful mother is 93 as well.  She is still a ball of fire and
going full blast.  She and her 95 year old boyfriend crewed for me last
year.  What an extraordinary privilege. 

 

May you and I both have inherited many genes from our long-living mothers.

 

Lee Huddleston

s/v Truelove

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