Xiao, Thank you for sharing your mother with us. While I was reading your post, I kept picturing The Giving Tree as both your mother and the land that nurtured you. I was going to share it with you in the comments, then I read the line where you made the connection. So beautiful to live a Shel Silverstein story in life. I am grateful for your presence in my life. For that I am grateful for your parents and the land that raised you. Love, Kozo