Susan Dieter-Robinson

Anna and Abigail’s Heaven Day

I was laying in bed and I heard her, like I did most mornings, put her feet on the ground and run down the steps. I knew exactly where she was headed and I remember, as I did every morning, feeling grateful that she still loved to cuddle. We fit perfectly together. We didn’t cuddleContinue reading “Anna and Abigail’s Heaven Day”

Vivid

I remember it was a beautiful Fall weekend full of sunshine. I remember holding her hand while we walked into the restaurant. I remember how good the milkshake tasted. I remember smiling as she recited the poem she wrote, “One, Two, Three, I Am Happy.” I remember the excitement they both felt not having schoolContinue reading “Vivid”

Faith

We walked down a short path and were greeted by her son, her care-giver and keeper of her land. He smiled and welcomed us to their homestead. I’m sure for both of them it was a bit overwhelming to have so many visitors at once. She was sitting in front of the door of her home, aContinue reading “Faith”

Connection

She was so excited to go on a date. I was too, especially because I talked her into going to get sushi with me. At the time I had no idea that at the end of our time together we would have a connection that strengthened our mother-daugther relationship. She asked lots of questions and IContinue reading “Connection”

Don’t Be Late

I told her that if she wanted, we could say our goodbyes at the door and she could walk to class with her friends. Her response, “I want you to walk me all the way.” We would get to the door and she would give me the biggest hug, a kiss and then would whisperContinue reading “Don’t Be Late”

Play UNO

I woke up last night at 1:30 a.m. (11:30 a.m. Kenya time) and felt extremely sad. What I wouldn’t do to go upstairs and check in on my girls while they were in dreamland. I used to love checking in on them, making sure they were still covered and kissing their foreheads one last timeContinue reading “Play UNO”