Fran Loosen

Every Mother’s Day is a triangle of feelings: I am a daughter to a mother and a mother to two. Loving these three beings, understanding who they are and who I am in relation to them shapes so much of my own being, grown even stronger in my mom’s absence these past 14 years. For years I think I was so focused on losing my dad that I didn’t realize the heavy lift my mom took raising all of us, the double duty of both parenting roles, being present and doing an amazing job through some really tough years. I’d give a lot to have some conversations with her now to walk through it all. This day is a squeeze for so many of us out here who both miss our moms and love our children, who know this intense feeling of what it means to be a parent and the immense loss of being a motherless daughter. It’s a fine balance between the two. Forever love you, Mom, and forever proud of being your mom, @david.giardino and @ava.giardino . You are your grandma’s biggest smile, greatest chuckle, happiest glimmer in the eye. We love you. ♥️