For The Bag You Brought Home

Mom, I still remember you coming home from work with Chick-fil-A for me — tenders, waffle fries, a large lemonade, and the sauces all there like you knew exactly what would make me happy.

At the time, I probably just thought about the food. Now I understand the care inside it. You had already worked all day, and still you were thinking about me in those small, exact ways that made love feel easy to receive.

I hope today brings you comfort in some simple way, especially as you keep taking this recovery one day at a time. I love you very much.