I resonate so much with your feelings during this pandemic - of oftentimes masking pity with gratitude and the frustration of being stuck, physically and purposely. A year into isolation and it seems it did less to mature me than to reveal the petulant child that wasn't so far deep in me after all.

Beautiful ode to your mother and the perspective her love has given you. She seems to have lived a rich life. Hope you all are able to visit Hawaii, Venice, and all the places together!