You do not have to be good. You do not have to walk on your knees for a hundred miles through the desert, repenting. You only have to let the soft animal of your body love what it loves.

-Mary Oliver

Tuesday, 11 December 2007

Mama bear

She has an enormous heart, and an incredibly generous spirit. I don't know a single person more welcoming and warm, who treats each new person she meets as though they're already a friend.
Her enthusiasm is contagious, and sometimes when she laughs she snorts, which makes her laugh harder.
When she cooks for others, you can taste the love in the food. She loves to cook for others.
She is unabashedly joyful.
However reluctant you are, you will sing rounds with her. You will play games. And you will have fun.

Basically, she's amazing. I continue learn so much from her about growing and warmth and giving. Happy birthday, Mama. You're the bestest.

1 comment:

Janna said...

happy birthday, robin! you ARE the best cook/most competitive mah jong player/awesomest support person.

love,
j