What beautiful photographs, Jodi. And a wise sentiment. We could all learn from your mum, but it must drive you nuts when she continues to use ‘No’ so emphatically!
She and the whole shenanigans are a lesson in patience. Next weeks post is about how caring for mom, and her aides, have taught me lessons in patience and compassion,
Gorgeous photos, Jodi. Yep, I've got better at statement-no explanations as a caregiver...why/when people think they deserve an explanation or feel entitled to one - that's the great revealer! Smart cookie Mom.
I’ve used “I just don’t want to,” in multiple situations. It’s never popular (especially at my woke work where everything had to be a discussion), but it’s always effective. The older I get, the smarter Mom was.
Thanks. It was a great way to celebrate her day, to see an old friend— she’s just starting to have to deal with the disease in her own family, so it was helpful for her as well. And I’ll have these great photos to look back on with the both of us in it.
Thanks Deb, and happy birthday! I doubt there will ever be a book jacket. I'm enjoying this process, but did not enjoy the pitch and submit to publishers process.
That’s great advice, Ma, and something a lot of people are unable to do. I love the photos!
Thanks Amy!
This is love.
Yup, you betcha.
Become a solid wall of I don’t want to. I know that one and great photos. Always good to see you and your mom and hear your stories.
Thanks lovey. ❤️
Your writing style has evolved right before my eyes. You were good to start with but it’s cool to watch your story expand. 🤗
Love this and all your posts about your mom and your relationship with her. So touching❤️
Thanks Sarah. I'm lucky to have had her. Caring for her has taught me a lot about compassion and love.
As in Melville's Bartleby, the Scrivner
Exactly. Except "I would prefer not to" is a little less abrasive than "No!" and little more sophisticated than "I don't want to."
What beautiful photographs, Jodi. And a wise sentiment. We could all learn from your mum, but it must drive you nuts when she continues to use ‘No’ so emphatically!
She and the whole shenanigans are a lesson in patience. Next weeks post is about how caring for mom, and her aides, have taught me lessons in patience and compassion,
Your mom is a wise woman. And wonderful photos. So glad you got that special opportunity.
Thanks. I’m sorry she was beyond knowing. She’d really loved a camera. ❤️🩹
Love, Love, Love the photos!
And you.
And your writing.
Love you.
Gorgeous photos, Jodi. Yep, I've got better at statement-no explanations as a caregiver...why/when people think they deserve an explanation or feel entitled to one - that's the great revealer! Smart cookie Mom.
I’ve used “I just don’t want to,” in multiple situations. It’s never popular (especially at my woke work where everything had to be a discussion), but it’s always effective. The older I get, the smarter Mom was.
Tell this to your daughters… then plan on hearing a flat-out NO from them… and feeling both proud and spurned at the same time 😂
I didn't listen, why would anyone else, but it stuck with me and works when I need it to as a grown-assed woman.
Love you and this, Jodi. Because I want to.
Thanks lovey
The pix are beautiful.
Thanks. It was a great way to celebrate her day, to see an old friend— she’s just starting to have to deal with the disease in her own family, so it was helpful for her as well. And I’ll have these great photos to look back on with the both of us in it.
You do "raw, honest, poignant" so brilliantly, Jodi. (I see these words on your book jacket.) The photos are gorgeous.
Thanks Deb, and happy birthday! I doubt there will ever be a book jacket. I'm enjoying this process, but did not enjoy the pitch and submit to publishers process.