At the point, it “was” the happiest day of my life! I should restage the whole thing with a happy ending where I get a gigantic slice, first thing, and maternal figures kiss me!
Read as this story unfolds--"the first time I remember being thrilled out of my mind"--and then there's that harrowing interaction with your mother. Other of your stories reveal that you have been through a lot, esp. at the hands of your mom. Happy to know that your personal stories have an ultimate "happy ending" of love and support as you near your 67th year. Happy birthday season, Susie!
loved this; especially the photo of you in front of the cake
At the point, it “was” the happiest day of my life! I should restage the whole thing with a happy ending where I get a gigantic slice, first thing, and maternal figures kiss me!
No: you must not change at all! That would lessen the ending — and the ending is the best thing I have read -
Read as this story unfolds--"the first time I remember being thrilled out of my mind"--and then there's that harrowing interaction with your mother. Other of your stories reveal that you have been through a lot, esp. at the hands of your mom. Happy to know that your personal stories have an ultimate "happy ending" of love and support as you near your 67th year. Happy birthday season, Susie!