A Mother’s Love. I’ve been so sick with influenza this week and even left work on Monday at lunch so ill, I had to find afternoon sub coverage. It’s been miserable and I’ve been in bed most of the week hardly able to do anything. When I texted my mom on Tuesday that I was sick, she offered to bring me anything — and she delivered chicken noodle soup from Chick-fil-A, with a Coke and a brownie. Every day this week!
We still have masks so that I could receive the food and not get her sick. I have loved seeing her every day, even just for a moment on my porch with masks. I remember six years ago —the fear and angst we all felt with pandemic living. Even then, she was a steady support.
My mom is such a blessing in my life and shows up in many ways!! I am so grateful for her. Sometimes love shows up in delivering soup. Grateful for her love!
About the Author: Caroline Mertens
A native of Southern California, Caroline Mertens moved to Colorado as a teen. She received her B.A. in English and Secondary Education from Colorado Christian University in Denver. Her grandmother's immigration tales of adventure, love, pain, and redemption provided ample amounts of hope, grace, and literary inspiration for her debut, In Those Other Lands.
After a season of work in the Netherlands, England, and France, Caroline returned to Colorado. Over the years, she has worked as a magazine editor, a professional writer, and an assistant to a Young Life director. However, Caroline's most fulfilling career is teaching high school English and Creative Writing. She strives to encourage teenagers to read what they love, and inspires her students to engage in purposeful creative writing. Caroline is passionate about traveling, cooking Indonesian food, and exploring Colorado with her family.
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