Karen Nielsen

I’ve been quiet lately. In May, my mom was diagnosed with cancer. Her fight was short and devastating. Last night I honored her life at sunset to say goodbye. The sunset seemed to last forever, and there was something deeply spiritual about that moment - like the universe was giving me extra time to say what I needed to say.

Although it is so painful for us who knew her, she is no longer in pain, and that provides a little comfort. She appeared in my dream last night with her homemade pizza - something I had almost forgotten about since it’s been so long since I had it. It felt like she came to say thank you for the sendoff, bringing with her one of the simple things that made her special. ❤️