Mud & Lotus Stories
Reflections on growth, struggle and becoming.
What Stayed After My Mother Was Gone
“My mom was the epitome of unconditional love. Her love was simple and I think that’s what made it so easy. It was always the same toward me, no matter how she was feeling or what happened that day…”
Can We Listen to the Blessings Song?
“…This was my son’s favorite song. It gave us an opportunity to talk about the meaning of a blessing and that led us to talk about the importance of wishing blessings for others whether they were friend or foe.”
The Love That Remains
“The best thing I have learned to do…is carry her love out into the world…”
The Harvest I Didn’t Expect
“There was a simpler time in these folks' lives but now was not it. Now there was a focus on food affordability, finding transportation to medical appointments…”
The Man in the Power Wheelchair
His name was John. Due to a stroke, he was confined to a wheelchair, with only partial use of his left side…
A Balloon for Her
My mother’s last Valentine’s Day I knew would be her last. I bought her a balloon in the shape of a heart. She was so happy about this balloon. Happier, in fact, than I thought the average person would be…