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24 Hours Without Trash Talk
Saturday was the yearly anniversary of my mother’s passing. As is the Jewish custom, I lit a memorial candle that burns for 24 hours and said the Kaddish, the prayer for the dead. Now, I almost looking forward to the date cycling around. I use it as a context to feel close and offer gratitude for all that she gave me, which I neglected to express while she walked the earth. No gripes about my Mom during these 24 hours. I save that for another day.
Never Say Goodbye by Michael Dumontier and Neil Farber
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What a beautiful annual custom. God bless, Wendy.
The framework of the custom really helps
What a lovely tribute to your Mom, Wendy.
Thanks. She deserves it!
A lovely way to honour your mother. And thank you for the reminder about gratitude.
It was a journey to get to gratitude as far as my mother is concerned. I’m glad to have found my way.