Felt I was with you on so many moments in your life with your adventurous mom. I had a mom like that who climbed Machu Pichu's Inca Trail in her early 80s and raced across the tidal Chesapeake Bay around that same time, and then, like your mom, mine experienced the loss of herself with Alzheimer's. Thanks for your beautiful storytelling and photos.
Melissa, your mom sounds amazing. Thank god for badass mamas and what they show us is possible. I'm sorry you know the agony of Alzheimer's. The more I talk about it, the more I realize we are not alone.
A wonder tribute to your Mother, Kim. Elegantly written. She was a remarkable, gifted, intelligent, and fun-loving woman who passed those and many other find qualities to her daughter. The love you shared is inspiring.
“I felt my mother with me. And we surfed better than ever before.”
So beautiful Kim, thank this lovely post.
Kudos to you and your amazing Mom
Thank you, Joe. It looks like you know the healing potential of surfing, too.
Thanks for sharing these incredible stories and memories of your mother, Kim. What a remarkable, inspiring woman. And she raised one as well.
Felt I was with you on so many moments in your life with your adventurous mom. I had a mom like that who climbed Machu Pichu's Inca Trail in her early 80s and raced across the tidal Chesapeake Bay around that same time, and then, like your mom, mine experienced the loss of herself with Alzheimer's. Thanks for your beautiful storytelling and photos.
Melissa, your mom sounds amazing. Thank god for badass mamas and what they show us is possible. I'm sorry you know the agony of Alzheimer's. The more I talk about it, the more I realize we are not alone.
Beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
Hi Dottie. Thanks for reading and letting me know you did.
Beautiful writing, Kim. And beautiful photos.
Thanks Ben. She was really something, wasn’t she? I realized a few new things about her just through the writing of that.
A stunningly beautiful homage. Thank you for sharing your mom with us, Kim.
Thanks, Laura. What would we do without badass mamas?
This is beautiful, Kim. What a moving tribute to this incredible woman who raised a daughter who exemplifies her courage and prowess.
A wonder tribute to your Mother, Kim. Elegantly written. She was a remarkable, gifted, intelligent, and fun-loving woman who passed those and many other find qualities to her daughter. The love you shared is inspiring.
Thanks Dr. Stovall. And thanks for being a teacher and mentor on my writing journey!
Beautiful tribute ❤️
Thanks for reading and taking the time to comment. It feels good to know others are getting to know her a bit.