Stolen glove and consolation

[JLD]

My condolences on the loss of your mother. We are never ready for these events and they are difficult passages. Of having that well used and reliable pair of gloves broken up is yet another loss, and all the more poignant in the time of your bereavement. My sympathies are extended to you and your family and friends.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

You women are the absolute BEST. Thank you all so much for your sweet words, they lift my spirits, and now I am not so upset about the stupid glove anymore either. (at least they didn't take my $50 helmet with it)

My mother was in a long decline of several years, and that gave me time to spend with her and say loving things to her many times- that's the good part.
I feel good about how I managed to help her through these last few years.

Now that she is gone and at peace, I feel blessed to have my health, my loving partner, and the ability to do the things in my life that make life joyful! Most people are not so lucky in this world, by far.
Let's all keep encouraging others to see how wonderful it is to ride a bike and to get healthy!

Thank you all again for your messages.

I so much look forward to riding in the brisk upcoming "Autumn" and I'll report in the "Apparel" section on the yummy TE cold weather clothing I get.