The author reflects on the passing of her mother, Doris Irene Freeland Cole, at age 95, and recounts the impactful lessons imparted by her. Doris, a former kindergarten teacher, was cherished for her grace, joy, and ability to inspire curiosity in others. The author shares personal anecdotes illustrating her mother's beauty, kindness, and the deep life lessons she provided, which included practicing kindness, having faith, and recognizing goodness in oneself and others. Doris's legacy of living with grace, especially at life's end, profoundly influences the author and her sisters.
Doris Cole taught me everything that I teach and share today: how to be thoughtful, how to honor others, how to communicate effectively and how to move through space with dignity and ease.
She did not brag or demand attention, yet she was exquisitely beautiful and kind. She taught us that beauty is as beauty does.
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