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Christine Roberts's avatar

This is me leaving a heart. Thank God you remember.

Leslie Senevey's avatar

Love this, Jodi. Also love that you’re always up for an adventure. Even the ones you don’t choose.

Jodi Sh. Doff's avatar

Not always with a smile on my face for the ones I didn't choose, but I try...thanks for reading and your kind words.

F Michael Dedolph's avatar

Thanks or the wonderful stories.

Jodi Sh. Doff's avatar

Thank you for reading. She was a good mom w a big heart.

Ollie's avatar

Great post. Look forward to reading about other adventures you had with your Ma!

✨ Prajna O'Hara ✨'s avatar

Jodi, I love this so much. What a great story. “ just leave me here”

I wanted this story to continue. So very well written and I get a good feeling for all three characters.

I love how you honor your mother with these fantastic memories, even though it seems like you’re the only one that knows what’s happening. Who knows the curiosity isn’t it?

Love your humor and sending love

Jodi Sh. Doff's avatar

"Just leave me here," very typically her. Very typically a Jewish mother.

Q: How many Jewish mother's does it take to change a light bulb?

A: Meh, it's fine, I'll just sit here in the dark, you should go have fun...

Deborah Sosin's avatar

Wonderful memories, Jodi. Such delicious detail! And I admire your courageous and perfect use of I'd've! LOL... XO

Jodi Sh. Doff's avatar

I love l’d’ve. 🎈🥰

Wendy Varley's avatar

Thanks for sharing these adventures you had together, even if your mum's memory of them has now faded. I love the photo of you both parasailing, Jodi! That looks a blast!

Jodi Sh. Doff's avatar

Sharing, and remembering for myself. Reminding myself of who she was, who we were, before dementia butted in and changed everything. We had our ups and downs, but she was a running buddy.