Mom wore this coat for years. It made her feel rich, she said. I am happy for this memory. But, it's been hanging in my closet. I've not wanted to let it go but, I will never wear it. I think that I am going to give the coat away and hope that someone else can feel rich in Mom's coat. I think that would have made Mom happy. Lately, I have been thinking about all the family I have loved and lost. Those people who's love meant so much to me. Those people I was so very blessed to have in my life. I am inspired to believe that, that pure, real love will live forever in my heart, in a safe place that I can hold onto it. Physically gone, but, always with me, and I am a better person for having loved them. Life is complicated, but, we are not alone.
UPDATE: I could not part with the coat so instead, I used the fabric to make beautiful ornaments. I think Mom would like them.
