Happy Mother’s Day Weekend
Happy Mother’s day weekend.
Anyone who is a caregiver/taker, friend, should take credit and receive praise. Praise anyone who nurtures.
This is my son, Evan, in 1987. We are on the lawn of Arthur & Georgette’s house. Evan was afraid of the grass.
This child has grown into someone deserving of praise. He won’t see this on FaceBook, it’s too “creepy” to be a “friend” to his mom, but let me just say, we have been going through MAJOR hard times.
He lost his grandma, I lost my mother;
I am losing my husband, he is losing his dad, who is still alive but who left us a while ago. At this point he is barely there.
We are grieving. I have been having major sadness meltdowns. I am finally able to cry. It’s raw.
No anti-depressants. No hiding. I cry at the elder attorney, I cry at the bank, I cried when I visited. The staff at the nursing home came running to support me.
Evan does the chauffeuring now; I stopped driving a while ago due to those stress related ocular migraines and vertigo. Sadness and distraction are not conducive to focus on the road…
He does the shopping, helps me with medical appointments and just *does.* It’s not easy for a child at any age to view the demise of a parent. I feel for him. But one parent to decline is enough. I need to and must plow on.
This is what strength means: you do what you have to do and it somehow, whatever it is, it gets done.
This is what *love* is: you fly in from miles away and visit your friend who is leaving us in bits. You offer support and consolation to him and to his family.
You check up on a person you know is in need: my friend, who has FIVE children, she just lost her mom possibly to the same disorder Robert has, she is taking care of her father. When I had a recent meltdown and reached out to her, (something I am reluctant to do,it’s hard for me to ask for help) she said: I am coming. I will bring lunch. I will help you with that paperwork. Don’t worry.
And that is what she did. People in crises feel very much alone.
I will never forget how she was there for me, for my mother-situation AND for Robert. And for other friends and family who make sure I am OK.
I don’t know what else to say except that I still feel that I am lucky.
I am going through a major loss, a major change, but I am rich in many ways.
Thank you. To those who know who they are and to the Universe.
Sue
Happy Mothers Day Suzie! Love U!
Alan Stein
Happy Mother’s Day!
Sharon Hershberg
Happy Mother’s Day
Rosemary Aubrey Gamburg
Sue, As always, you have a gift for addressing your life experiences in the most poignant and beautiful verse. Evan is a special person and your love is well deserved. Your description of your trials is eloquent. Please know that you and your family are often in my thoughts and love surrounds you. Sending love. 💗💗
Catherine Muller
Love you, My Gracious Friend xo
Isoldy Echevarria
Beautiful Susan and son
Alan Goodman
Prayers and thoughts are still going your way. 🙏🙏🙏
Meryl Sacks
Think of you at this difficult time.
Audrey Sheltman Coggins
Susan,that is such a great picture of you and your son,Happy Mothers day.Iknow you have been thru so much.you never ever had anytime between your Mothers passing and your husbands fall,thecovid a bit much. I love you and hope Evan will be strong as you.God loves you and he is with you.you will always be my favorite friend
Asalia Rivera
Beautiful both of u
Margaret Loew
Happy Mother’s Day. What a wonderful person and mom you are. Take care of you too 😘
Jacqui Binford-Bell
I am without words. You said them all. I went for a couple weeks without crying. Then your paragraph, “No hiding. I cry at the elder attorney, I cry at the bank, I cried when I visited. The staff at the nursing home came running to support me.” I am crying with you as I type this.
Naomi Lopez
Hey my Susie cue much prayers going your way. Remember when you wanted me to be your family worker back at p201. I Remember when Evan was a little boy. Happy Mother’s Day my friend. You know how to reach me. If you want to talk. 😘😘
Ruth E Klein
Sending virtual hugs! ((((❤️❤️❤️❤️))))
Penny Price
Mother and son what a beautiful photograph very special! Sending love my dear Sue xxx
Carol Hofstein Pfeffer
Sue you are amazing, as well as Evan! I want to wish you a Happy Mother’s day, I know it will be extremely hard! I’ll call you during the week. IM YOUR 911 don’t hesitate call anytime!
Nancy Kleinfeld
Beautiful!
Beautiful !
Packy Conway
This is such a beautiful pic of you and Evan! My heart goes out to you and the family. Although I cannot be there physically for support, I am there spiritually. You are surrounded by love…many !! from FB Stuy Town friends
Deborah Lindley
Sending you a hug and love this weekend… what a beautiful picture 💖
Edmund John Dunn
My wife and I are visiting my mother in law (95) at her assisted living apartment, Garden Spot Village, New Hope PA on 5/21-5/23. She’s in mid 5th stage Alzheimer’s but she still has a lot of hard drive left in her. As I have noted before my 3rd rodeo with this disease. Love you Susan. ❤️
Susan Antelis
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Ellen Nightingale
What a beautiful tribute Susan – even through all these trials. Sending much love, hugs and prayers!
Joy F Agati
Beautiful! Wishing you continued strength and love. Happy Mother’s Day!
Sukanya Kar
Dearest Susan, a beautiful tribute to growing up with courage and love, of being there…through it all…with each other…each of your posts remind me of this blessing of bonds….always a privilege to witness your personal story and find inspiration in the tears, the smiles, the moments and memories…our shared human conditions…sending you all love from the East ❤️
Lita Prevete
Happy Mother’s Day 💐
Jeanette M. Detert
So sweet l love this .
Gail O’Doherty
Beautiful!
Elizabeth Pineiro
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Dianne Butler
Beautifully said Susan and once your greiving eases just a bit and you have rested in your soul, your love for living will, without doubt, return.
Love to you and Evan!
Pat Hartnett Stone
Perfectly stated Susan. Your mom and Robert will always be with you. You are rich in your friendships and family love. Happy Mother’s Day. Love you.
Maria Endara
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Madeline Alt-Barnes
Beautiful picture
Robin Rosner Kaufman
Love you Suzie Q💖💖
Elissa Diamond-Perez
Happy Mother’s Day!!!❤️😘
Toni Klima
I love the person you are. We met for a reason. ❤️
Susan Margulies Kalish ❤️❤️
Valorie Cindy Mall
Your artistry with words always touches and amazes me. I am so glad you have people in your life you can rely on and draw strength from.
Patti Lavin Anderegg
Love this
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Rhonda Rosoff Katz
Happy Mother’s Day
Enjoy your son and all your caring friends
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Barbara Schettini-Burton
So very beautiful
Joann Hart
Happy Mother’s Day!
Stefany Kahle
Love you ❤
Alain Beaudeau
What a beautiful, sweet picture ! Mon Dieu, il y a tant d’amour là. Comment ce tout petit garçon te tient ton visage, et l’échange de vos regards, poignant ! These are very difficult times for you, Suzan, I think about you many times while trying to stir my own boat through rough waters. But if anything, you, of all people, are not alone. So many care for you, admire you, your courage, your kindness, your passion for life, your brightness and many talents. Your son reflects the beautiful person you are….this I say from heart. Alors, maintenant je te souhaite joyeuse Fête des Mamans et, je te supplie, ne sombre pas dans la tristesse car nous t’aimons tous !
Helaine Seelig Bernard
What a gorgeous picture of you both! Happy Mother’s Day. You are an inspiration Sue.
Phyllis Clarke DeFonzo
Love this photo … bless you for all the nurturing you have done over the years and continue to do … Happy Mother’s Day.
Sonia V. Reyes
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Rena Matzelle
Beautifully said and with heartfelt sentiments. Stay strong … take care of yourself … you still have more to do. Enjoy your Mother’s Day. Sending you strength and hugs! 🙏🏻😍❤️
Jacqueline Sherman
A mother’s tribute to her son with so much love from an amazing daughter, wife, and mother. We are all shedding tears and feeling what you are going through every step of the way. Together,
Susan
Jacqueline Sherman
Susan Margulies Kalish You just made me cry!!! Just know that I love you!!!! I am always thinking of you!!!!
Ganapathi Rao S
Beautiful child for a beautiful mother. Susan, make your courage and honesty as your strength. I have lost my mother few days back. As a child I was neglected by mother. The result five books of stories. Be safe!
Heather Blues
That is so beautiful…so moving.. thank you ❤️
Bonnie Foster Smith
You find a way to write about all that’s happening in your world in a way that speaks to all of us. And, your Evan is truly outstanding.
Deborah R. Cotterman
Sending you strength and comfort from the other side of the US. Losing someone you love a little at a time is so hard and hardest when they are gone but the body lives on. 🤗
Phyllis Katz
This is a beautiful photo and lovely memory for you. Happy Mother’s Day.
Susan, hope your Mothers day is going to be better.Evan is so cute.I just cannot belive all you three have endured
Prayers for you and Evan,God bless you three .I know you have been thru so much.Many blessings.
During this time of great grief and loss, may you feel a wee bit of comfort! love you 😘
Have a serene Mother’s Day weekend, dearest Sue