I was saddened to hear about the passing of your mom, especially as I was so close to seeing her again. When I think about your mom I smile. She opened up her home and her heart to me one summer. She welcomed my family in when they visited Calgary. We walked together a lot that summer. I remember her flexibility where she just bent her head down to the floor. Who can do that? She was an amazing cook. I never could understand how someone that skinny could cook so well.
We lost touch over the years but Eileen taught me lessons that I still try to hold onto today. She taught me to give of myself. To open my home up to others. To welcome travellers. To welcome their families.
She introduced me to and exemplified "Western Hospitality".
I have been very lucky to have very strong women in my life as role models and I count your mom as one of them.
I am sending you all a hug. I hope the memories of this amazing woman help you through this time.
Wendy xoxo
