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Laurie's avatar

I loved reading this and loved seeing a picture of your beautiful jeans-wearing mother. If I live to be 100 I hope I look like her. Zei gezunt.

good old what’s his name's avatar

Such a sweet sentiment. What a great reminder that our departed family and friends are never fully gone! Thanks Paul!

Ebin Sandler's avatar

Beautiful, Paul. ❤️

Jack's avatar

Great story. Also happy to hear that you have great longevity genetics!

Ted Anthony's avatar

Perfect glimpse of the inconspicuous and the eternal.

Mrs. Guy's avatar

So good, Paul and E. I love a good trip to the cemetery, and the sentiment of the ivy? Mwah!

Mike's avatar

This is really lovely, and a wonderful idea from E. Thanks for sharing, Paul.

Martin Hick's avatar

I have to get to the cemetery.

Gene Frey's avatar

Lovely piece. I think I know what I'm doing this weekend.

Art Salatto's avatar

God bless your mom - she looks amazing!

Flávia Hermeto's avatar

Love this... And please, tell your mother her hair is beautiful!!

Bob Andrews's avatar

Well done Paul, and E. Blessings to your Mom. And this reminds me that a trip to my parents plot is overdue

Benjamin's avatar

Your normal little stories usually bring a sense of joy, since that is at the root of why you share most of them, but this one was extra special. Shoutout to E for being the source of such a feelgood gesture!

William F. Yurasko's avatar

Maybe I need to plant some ivy at my parents' site and start doing this...

Football Archaeology's avatar

Great story, but I was mildly disappointed your mother was not wearing team gear in the picture.

ron taylor's avatar

you're a good son Paul. (this should surprise no one.)