I have had the great fortune to have been loved and nurtured by many strong and beautiful women in my life…one of the most powerful and fostering was my great grandmother – Laura. During a very fateful day as a teenager I just walked away from the only life I had known, effectively abandoning my sisters and brother to their fates…a consequence so vast that if I dwell on it too long still makes immensely sad…the incredible painful paradox is that it was also my salvation. I arrived at my great grandmothers door unsure and unprepared what to do…she took me in and invited me to stay…an auspicious moment that would shift my world forever and would save me in more ways than I can fathom. Through her wisdom and gentleness, her strength and fortitude, her love and attention she made me better…through her I learned love and respect for the strength of woman…through her I learned to love and find purpose in my life. Laura become my mother and I understood for the first time this kind of intimacy, respect and love. So many years have passed now since my great grandmother left this world…and having asked her to continue watching over me and to imbue life lessons…her teachings are always guiding and I sense her presence checking in from time to time – a mothers comfort. Today, in reflection and consideration…and finding myself now almost 18 years in love with a beautiful and strong woman, and an incredible mother to our own 2 children…understand the full impact of your presence on my young life, recognize and acknowledge how you shaped me that I might find myself in this beautiful place. Lots of love and Happy Great Grandmothers Day Laura…I miss you.
Kate with Mom's Mothers Day loot...plus lots of love, hugs and kisses!
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Lawrence Lewis
“The most important thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother.” – Author Unknown
About Lawrence Lewis
I do a number of things professionally...but most of all and the true purpose of what I do through "my work" is to provide for my family, be a good husband and great father, and try to make a difference as a world citizen...I guess it's not much more complicated than that 🙂