And on my Norwegian side, Sunday is the first Mother’s Day when all the moms will be gone. For a family established by immigrants, a Mother’s Day without the matriarchs adds a new dimension to the occasion. That Sunday was her final Mother’s Day. Mom was, well, my mom, and she will always be that irreplaceable presence on Mother’s Day — but Margot was the undisputed family matriarch. At least, and at long last, I’ve learned how to say “Happy Mother’s Day” in Norwegian: Gratulerer med morsdagen.

Source: Los Angeles Times May 11, 2024 21:59 UTC