For The Dinners That Made Home Feel Whole

Mom, I can picture those nights when you and Greg were cooking dinner and the house had that normal, comfortable feeling to it. Nothing dramatic was happening. Food was being made, life was moving, and I got to feel safe and sound right where I was.

When I was younger, I did not understand how much work and love it takes to make ordinary life feel that steady. Now I see it more clearly. You gave me a kind of comfort that did not need to announce itself. It was just there, and it mattered.

I hope today feels gentle on you as you keep recovering, and I hope you know how much your son loves you.