Puppy Shadow and I decided to go into the woods —

on this gorgeous early spring Mother’s Day,

and celebrate by walking.

And noticing.

Light dappled leaves —

Tiny blooms —

Closer —

No matter how much we hurt her, ignore her, eviscerate her, she keeps gifting, her beauty, her bounty, an endless outpouring of generosity and grace.

Ho’oponopono —

We love you.

We’re sorry.

Please forgive us.