Eliza, I'm so sad for you that Mary Jane is gone from your life, but clearly you've preserved so much of her in your writing. I can't imagine how grateful she must have felt to have you close by to visit with her and share your discoveries as you delved deeper into writing since you're parents have died, and also to have the connection with your mother in person and through her painting. I met her once at an odd party and when she talked about you her eyes lit up and her whole face lifted. She was so proud of you, like the flowers she'd grown to surround her with beauty and grace. Your writing is stellar.
I am so sorry to hear of your lost mentor but, know she would be so proud of how beautifully you write about her. You made her come alive to me. I felt her value.
Oh my, what a loss to the world but especially you! But maybe not a loss as she is deeply within your heart and soul. You sound as if you were a great friend! Loved this piece of work!
Eliza, I'm so sad for you that Mary Jane is gone from your life, but clearly you've preserved so much of her in your writing. I can't imagine how grateful she must have felt to have you close by to visit with her and share your discoveries as you delved deeper into writing since you're parents have died, and also to have the connection with your mother in person and through her painting. I met her once at an odd party and when she talked about you her eyes lit up and her whole face lifted. She was so proud of you, like the flowers she'd grown to surround her with beauty and grace. Your writing is stellar.
That’s so lovely to hear. Thank you, Liz
Eliza, I know the ache and the gratitude you evoke here. Beautifully done. I am sprry for the loss of your irreplaceable mentor.
Thank you, Rona. And thank you for inspiring so many on this platform.
An amazing thing that you were in each other’s lives on such a deep level all these years. She sounds like an amazing human
Yes. I was so lucky
Eliza, so sorry about your loss. This is a beautiful piece and she would surely be very proud of you! Warm hugs.
Thank you, Sonia
What a gift to have this connection with your mentor up until she left this life. I loved this piece, Eliza.
Thank you, Amber
“The people who bring us to our craft are holy.”
Beautiful story and tribute to your mentor.
Thank you, Tina.
Beautifully written, beautifully shared. I am so sorry for your loss.
Thank you, Maria
Such a lovely tribute. You two have been singing each other’s praises for decades. Love and hugs.
Thanks, Chris ♥️
I am so sorry to hear of your lost mentor but, know she would be so proud of how beautifully you write about her. You made her come alive to me. I felt her value.
Thank you, Fonda
This is a beautiful tribute piece. This kind of mentorship and friendship is such a special thing to have had as an adult. I am sorry for your loss.
Thank you, Amy
Eliza - this is such a touching and evocative tribute to your friend and mentor. Your sharing of bits of memories if beautiful. Sending love
Thank you, Melanie
I am so sorry for your loss, Eliza. Thank you for another beautiful and insightful piece of writing. And I also loved the poem.
Thank you, Susan
Sorry for your loss...
Thank you, Susan
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Ah, the myriad of losses we endure as adults. May you be comforted by your memories. Thank you for sharing the poem, so fitting.
Thank you, Amy
Oh my, what a loss to the world but especially you! But maybe not a loss as she is deeply within your heart and soul. You sound as if you were a great friend! Loved this piece of work!
Thank you, Marge
Beautiful. I welled up reading her poem.
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