We do talk every day — a quick call here, a forwarded meme there — but that one weekly video call of the three of us has now become a beautiful ritual.
For a long time, that rhythm was lost. Life, as it does, scattered us into our own worlds, our own routines. But somehow, God found a way to bring it back — as if he knew how much our hearts needed it.
Now, every week, when Mom, my sibling, and I come together on that little phone screen, it feels like time folds back. The laughter, the teasing, the memories — they all come rushing in.
And then begins our favorite part — the “what did you cook today” segment. Three different houses, three different kitchens, and three very different menus!
Mom always starts first, lovingly sharing what she had for breakfast and what’s on the stove for lunch. Then my sibling, now quite the chef, talks about his latest dish. Finally, my turn comes — usually with a laugh and some improvised recipe that still somehow tastes like home.
It’s funny how these food talks connect us. Once upon a time, we sat around the same table, eating mom’s food — her flavors, her love, her warmth. Today, even from miles apart, those same flavors keep us tied together.
Mom is our teacher, she is the one who taught both of us to cook, who made us curious about ingredients, who made us love the act of feeding others. It’s her recipes we follow, her methods we imitate, her little tricks we still recall with a smile.
And though the video screen shows how she’s aging, her smile still shines with the same glow that once lit up our childhood. Her laughter still fills the gap between us, and her presence — even through a screen — still feels like home.
These calls aren’t just about catching up. They’re small redemptions of love, reminders that even in our busy, scattered lives, we can always find our way back to each other — and back to her.
Because those few minutes spent with your aging parents, listening, laughing, and just being there — they’re not ordinary moments.
They’re the moments you’ll hold closest to your heart one day. ❤️
Blessmesai 