I received a lovely message from Mother last night. I hope that it's OK to share here. It was such a surprise to see her words here at my travel map.

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Dear Gulli,

I crept downstairs tonight to see if any carrots were on the counter, and see that Sara has left her laptop open to your map. I have wanted to contact you for so long now. I clicked on the little envelope to the left of the page. It looks like this might work!

I see you are having a wonderful time! I can't believe the people and places that have welcomed you. I find myself a little envious, but oh, so very proud. It sounds as if you are remembering everything I have taught you, first and foremost, to love all souls with open arms (even those who are different from you), remembering that everyone has some good inside, and something to teach you - everyone!

Take care my dear son,

Mother

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I can just imagine her typing out her message.

It might have made me the teensiest bit homesick.