That was sweet, LMN.
I am grateful that I was raised by a wonderful mother, who was widowed when I was 6 and raised my two older brothers and me and also had my grandfather come live with us in his later years. I learned so much from her, and mostly about love and family and taking care of each other.
I am grateful too, for a wonderful mother-in-law who was always there for us and was funny and patient and never out of sorts.
Both these women guided by example but never once interfered or judged our choices.
May they rest in peace and may they live forever in our hearts.
Happy Mother's Day