Mother's Day and Memories

It was this time last year that Karyn was about to be released from UCSF where she would spend roughly two weeks at home before being readmitted on May 30th. What we didn't know a year ago was that these were to be her last coherent times at home. I actually remember mother's day because of the sadness I felt that she was in such a weakened condition. She was tired a lot, there were headaches and she and I were up every hour or so during the nights. What strikes me about it now is that, with all the things she was going through, she was still a mother to the kids. She would talk to Aidan and answer his questions. Lieneka would climb up onto her lap and they would play. She was such a strong motherly force and it was something she loved like nothing else.

It is a fitting day to remember Karyn because she was such wonderful mother. In fact, some of my fondest memories are the moments of her motherhood-- and there were many. I learned so much from Karyn about being a parent and I continue to feel her influence today. I know she would be delighted by how well all the kids are doing...both ours and our friend's.

I am so proud of the mother Karyn was as well as the mother she will always be. That her influence continues today is testament to all that she was.

Happy Mother's Day, Karyn


~Julan