The letter from the 65-year-old widow (Lonely Mom) brought back memories of my own mother.
The letter from the 65-year-old widow brought back memories of my own mother. One year, I asked Mom what gift she wanted for Christmas or her birthday or Mother’s Day, and she replied with what she wanted most: a regular weekly lunch with me and a monthly dinner with my family. That began a tradition of weekly lunches that I treasure to this day, even though at times it was hard to do.
The point for your letter writer and readers is both for parents to request what they want, and for their adult children to try scheduling a weekly contact, whether in person or by phone/Zoom, etc. It’s the best investment of time I ever made, and I’m glad Mom asked for what she needed. What I wouldn’t give to have just one more lunch with Mom. She passed in 2018.
Finally, one of my own young adult children makes it a point to call my husband or myself when walking between classes or driving, just to keep in touch and even if just for a couple of minutes. We really appreciate that, and I think it is fairly easy for her to do.If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.
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