I don’t normally post personal things on the internet. It’s an impersonal sort of place.
However, my mom died the morning of December 16, 2023.
I was fortunate enough to be able to fly there to speak with and help care for her in the days before her passing. She was surrounded by me and the rest of my family at the end. She died like she lived, surrounded by and radiating love.
She was a talented artist, skilled in a dozen styles and mediums, too humble to ever offer her art for sale. She was a gifted horticulturalist and a nurturer of every kind of animal she came across. She was endlessly kind, she was forever forgiving, and she was always strong no matter what the world threw in her path.
I couldn’t have asked for a better mother or a better friend. Among the hundreds of things she taught me, she taught me the lesson that’s kept me alive this long. Instead of surrendering to pain, to depression or rage, to turn those things into beauty. To face them fearlessly and mold them into art. Just as she did.
She will always be my favorite person. I hope she’s resting somewhere comfortable, somewhere near the ocean, with a cat on her lap and a good book.
Love you mom. Miss you.
nolongerhuman 
Miss you too love!
I’ve honestly been dealing with my dad’s passing as well, happened February 27th last year. I definitely have developed a different view on so much, life especially.
How impactful small things seem more than they already were.
I’ve definitely been taking my time to process when my mind allows me.
I definitely will reach out. Been so long. I’ve been teaching myself to enjoy life rather than focus so much on the stress and lows. Nowhere near great at it, but the progress is being made.
Small triumphs 💕💕
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Oh love..
I just saw this..
My heart tore in two..
I remember you talking about Alaska and your mom the few moments I had the pleasure of hearing stories of yourself and a little when I visited ya in Oregon.
Though small, all treasured memories.
I’m sorry you endured that. Currently seeing my dad’s health always up or down due his cancer, I can only imagine how the emotions have hit.
I hope you’ve been alright.
Miss ya tons and big hugs to you, Heather and the cute chonks.
I love your moms lesson on the outlook towards life.
Thank you for sharing all the more.
I hope your mom is somewhere beautiful, where she is endlessly creating and enjoying the comfort of many kitties.
Much love,
Izzy
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That’s very sweet of you. I’m taking time to process it, and trying to keep the good memories, and the way she always taught me to heal with art in mind. I hope things are going ok with your dad for the moment, you can always feel free to reach out to talk if you ever need!
Miss you!
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