Happy Holidays! or Mele Kalikimaka ...

as they say here in the islands.  Whether your Santa wears slippahs or boots, I hope your sock is filled with all the good things.

originally published 2008-11-07 06:12:51 -1000 - bumped by roxy

Mumsie passed away last year, on the cusp of December 18th and 19th. Next week is Wifey's birthday; a little more than one month later is the first anniversary of her mother's passing.

Today, Wifey ran across the following video -- it is a sweet, special memory of the special bond between a mother and daughter called "The Chestnut Tree."

It reduced her to tears.

I thought I'd share it with all of you. Below the fold, other pieces I've written in memory and honor of Mumsie and the caretaking journey we all took together.