I want to thank you for the way you've raised me and for the way you allow me to continue on my own path. Having children gives me plenty of pause, thinking all you were challenged with while raising me. At times, I'm amazed we're doing as well as we are as our mother-daughter team.
I'm glad we had an afternoon together this past week. There are shared moments free of husbands and children that are essential to our relationship and New Orleans couldn't provide a better playground in which to accomplish our memories. Even our little field trip through the shady Lower Ninth Ward proved to be educating and fun. OK, with the exception of the guy who was probably trying to sell us drugs......
What you may, or may not, have realized is that you were a vital player in the transition Michael and I were going through that day. Without having you to spend time with while waiting for my flight home, I may have let the bubbles of sadness take over and consume my thoughts. Sharing a simple cafe au lait while walking the mall helped keep those bubbles flat and deep inside. And certainly the missed airport exit that gave us a great tour of the swamp kept the mood lively.
Thank you, mom, for being there for me. I look forward to many more trips and tours and time with you!
I love you, Mom!
Love, Carey
The following images are from carey anne photography of the Make It Right Rebuilding made famous by Brad Pitt's involvement.
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