Nosh: November 2005

Oh you sweet girl, this is so hard. It is so wonderful you are with people who loved her like you did.

Bless.

Rachael

Posted by Rachael at November 27, 2005 3:06 PM

mia,
again, i'm thinking of you. thanks for sharing your thoughts during this sad and difficult time.
love,
jane

Posted by jane at November 29, 2005 1:01 AM

I cannot begin to imagine your pain but I just want you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts. There will be a time when it may hurt less, but for the moment, I pray that you have the strength to get through this necessary grieving process.

Peace,
Tanvi

Posted by tanvi at November 30, 2005 7:29 AM

Reminiscing over these endless sad days takes me way back to of a couple of words from high school- Geocentric and Heliocentric.

The first word, Geocentric, “used to describe the solar system when it is regarded as having the Earth as its center.” Heliocentric is defined as, “with the sun at the center.”

As I think of these two words, representing different meanings to the centers of the universe, I have to wonder, is there a word that represents your Mom as the center of the universe?

Zina-centric???

She was the center of the universe. Of course this is obvious to you but for a non-biased family member, me, to proclaim this, validates this new word.

She was truly loved by all she came in contact with. Her beams of life radiated through her family and beyond. She made all of us feel like her sons and daughters. She was always happily there for anyone with endless energy, zeal, and boundless knowledge. The devoted passion, for her family, was as good as it gets on earth.

She will be missed by so many but she will always be in our hearts and we are grateful to have known her in our lives.

God Bless,

Larry and Cathy

Posted by Larry at November 30, 2005 10:23 PM

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Reading yesterday's post, I sobbed for my own Mom for the first time in long while even as I cried for you. Then I trekked to my friends for Thanksgiving dinner where a place was set for "Nonny", my friends' wife, mother and grandmother who was lost to this world in July. And reading this, now, I will share the words that three years ago came from my back-door neighbor, wise in her 50+ years of marriage and 50+ years of friendship with Nonny, too, which have given me great comfort. Perhaps when you're ready, they will for you, too.

She wrote, "The loss of a parent -- although part of the natural order -- is difficult. I can guarantee that she will never leave you. My mother has been gone for 25 years -- and she is still a very important part of my every day life."

I can make the same guarantee.

Posted by AK at November 26, 2005 2:59 AM

Dear Mia,

I read your latest posts about your mom and I was really moved by them. I lost two of my beloved grandparents while I was in the UK away from home and I know how terrible it feels not to have been there on time.
Of one thing I am sure even if I do not know you, your mom new how much you loved her and how much you cared, she knew you were coming.
your love shows in the post you wrote in her honor and if we stangers reading it can perceive this, your mom must have felt it so strong.

A big hug,
Katia

Posted by katia at November 26, 2005 6:50 PM

I'm so sorry, Mia. I can only imagine how painful this is - my heart goes out to you and your family. I hope you can find some solace in each other. And take all the time you need to heal - we'll be here when you're ready to come back.

Posted by Melissa at November 26, 2005 9:31 PM

All my family ever consited of was me and my parents. I lost my father when i was about 13 to cancer. Me and my mother had to move into a much smaller place and then where eventualy evicted because we couldnt make payment. But now things are better and i find ways that i think would make him proud. Good luck and B strong

Posted by 34 at April 5, 2006 11:49 AM

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My own mother died in 1998, so I do understand the horrible pain you are feeling right now. I am very sorry for your loss.

Posted by Kalyn at November 24, 2005 3:20 PM

I am so sorry to hear about your mother, Mia. I'm glad that you can be with the rest of your family right now.

Posted by Nic at November 24, 2005 3:22 PM

I am so, so, so sorry for your loss. I cannot even fathom, and wish you as much connection and healing with your family as is possible.

Posted by Kelly Ferry at November 25, 2005 4:43 PM

Oh. Oh. How very sad.

Hug.

Posted by Rachael at November 25, 2005 4:59 PM

mia,
i am so sorry about your mom. you have my deepest sympathy. please know that you are in my thoughts, heart and prayers.
love,
jane

Posted by jane at November 25, 2005 8:35 PM

Oh, Mia, I'm so sorry. I only recently started reading your blog (and loving it), and now I find myself sitting in my office crying for you. Hang in there, and do your best to take good care of yourself right now.

Posted by debbie at November 30, 2005 9:14 PM

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Kudos on a great blog! I'll be visiting often.

Posted by Gracie at November 17, 2005 5:54 AM

Thanks!

Posted by Mia at November 17, 2005 11:28 AM

This sounds like an incredible dish. I really appreciate your detailed instructions, as broccoli rabe is something I have eaten and loved in restaurants but never cooked myself.

Your blog is great.

Posted by Kalyn at November 22, 2005 5:21 AM

Hi Kalyn, I hope you'll give it a try. Broccoli rabe has such a rich flavor, I know you'll like it!
Thanks for dropping me a line. I love finding new blogs to read!

Posted by Mia at November 22, 2005 4:13 PM

The pics look great, I will have to try the recipe.

Posted by Jane at November 28, 2005 11:49 PM

Hi Mia -- I'd like to include a link to this post in a round-up of broccoli rabe recipes that I'll be highlighting during March. Would you let me know via e-mail if that's okay, please? Many thanks!

Posted by Alanna at March 1, 2006 10:47 PM

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