Mom, having survived three heart attacks, is now back in her nursing home under quarantine. Not that we can see her anyway; everything is back in lockdown. But there is a loophole. Two essential workers, meeting the Provincial criteria and having been cleared by a COVID test, can visit. My sister applied as she lives nearby and is able to help out. My son volunteered to be the second.
I got my approval! he messaged the family. Going to visit tonight. Don’t tell her though…I want to surprise her…gently.
Jay, a burly man of thirty-three, is 6’3″, heavily bearded with a bush of wild, dark hair. He’s happiest covered with sawdust in his workshop, or defying gravity on his skateboard.
He’s agreed to get her iPad working, set up her Christmas tree, rearrange the room for her, and one more thing…
…she want her nails painted red to match her Christmas outfit.
What colour red do I buy? he texted his sister. “Do I need to buy topcoat too?”
Naturally, she shared the text with the rest of us and we all gushed.
Oh, and don’t worry, she added, he’s been practicing on his wife.
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My heart is thoroughly warmed by son’s thoughtfulness. Let’s share heartwarming stories this week. Looking forward to your posts. All welcome.
Heartwarming tale. Thanks.
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You’re welcome VJ! Thanks for sharing yours
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Lovely Heather!
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Thanks for sharing. Did you mean to share or participate?
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Aah!!! That is heartwarming, it gave me a huge smile:))
Pat
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Proud Mama here. Thanks Pat!
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Heartwarming write.
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What a lovely and heartwarming story, VJ. Here is my take – https://amanpan.blog/2020/12/15/now-that-youre-gone/
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Thanks
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Most welcome!
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Sentimental, Eugi.
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https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2020/12/15/heartwarming/
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Heartwarming indeed.
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Thank you!
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Welcome
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Great story, VJ!
https://purplepeninportland.com/2020/12/15/louis/
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Thanks for joining in. Heartwarming and sorrowful.
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It’s wonderful she’ll have family around her! Good news! Here’s my take – https://iwriteher.com/2020/12/14/precious-past/
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Wonderful! Thanks Susi!
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Thank you, VJ. Glad you liked it! 🙂
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My pleasure
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https://mmastorytime.com/2020/12/14/a-needed-support-system/
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This is such a heartwarming act by your son indeed! Love it… Here’s mine – https://myheart2heart.blog/2020/12/14/work-in-progress-2/
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Beautiful post, thanks.
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🤗
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A good reminder for all of us in these times – we need one another.
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Hi V.J!
Indeed such a sweet and heart warming gesture by your son.
My entry for the week,
https://radhikasreflection.wordpress.com/2020/12/14/and-forever/
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Thanks Radhika
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Beautiful
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Touching narration!
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Thanks Reena
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That is so special VJ!
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Thanks. It really did my heart good.
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Great💕
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We need these stories in Ontario right now. What a lovely son! And a mother who wants her nails painted to match her outfit – how wonderfully normal in these strange times. Thank you
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Thanks Sarah. So good to hear from you. Hope you are holding up okay.
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I am fine. Thanks for asking. I have been following your blog but just figured out how to comment. I miss you at the poetry circle but am glad to read your pieces and the blog writers who respond to your challenges. Stay safe😷
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I miss the you too, Sarah. Just couldn’t justify the cost given I’m busy writing in other areas.
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I’ve been needing a little heartwarming. Thanks V.J.
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Think we all do Heather. Thanks.
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I love this story about your son! It is indeed heartwarming, a great way to start my work week.
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Thanks Liz. Glad the sentiment translates.
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You’re welcome, V.J. The sentiment translates very well.
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So heartwarming! Wishing your mom good health and best wishes to you and yours on Christmas, V.J.
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Thanks so much. Same to you.
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