Elizabeth, this is beyond moving. Even more so than when I first read/ heard the story about Florence —(was it 18 years ago?) The tiny little mother mind is enormous now, radiant and multi-hued, luminous like the angel’s wings, growing larger and larger in its ability to protect and love Sophie. Keep writing. Xo
"... This is unimaginable to us, but Fra Angelico has painted the scene with a painful intimacy, the colors and clearness speak of belief. I am silenced by this painting of a mother who will know incredible sorrow; her narrow, rounded shoulders seem to have already accepted the burden."
Your writing then and now is as vivid and moving as that painting. Sending love always to you and Sophie.
This entire read was a painting. Is a painting. I think that's part of what makes your writing so beautiful to me -- each one of these is a detailed painting.
WHY are there two 300 buildings??? Somehow this brought me back to the month my son spent in the NICU and how every single day when we went in there it felt like traversing a snail shell-like set of passages to another world.
Elizabeth, this is beyond moving. Even more so than when I first read/ heard the story about Florence —(was it 18 years ago?) The tiny little mother mind is enormous now, radiant and multi-hued, luminous like the angel’s wings, growing larger and larger in its ability to protect and love Sophie. Keep writing. Xo
(Just FYI, it looks like there’s a problem with your header photo that accompanies this post. )
Thanks for reaching out! No problem — it’s just a screenshot of my video appt with doctor. I found the message comical.
brilliant. will be rereading... expansive and yet drawing it all together. thank you.
You are a giver of world class care.
So so beautiful, Elizabeth.
"... This is unimaginable to us, but Fra Angelico has painted the scene with a painful intimacy, the colors and clearness speak of belief. I am silenced by this painting of a mother who will know incredible sorrow; her narrow, rounded shoulders seem to have already accepted the burden."
Your writing then and now is as vivid and moving as that painting. Sending love always to you and Sophie.
This entire read was a painting. Is a painting. I think that's part of what makes your writing so beautiful to me -- each one of these is a detailed painting.
WHY are there two 300 buildings??? Somehow this brought me back to the month my son spent in the NICU and how every single day when we went in there it felt like traversing a snail shell-like set of passages to another world.