Florianópolis

Spending time with my mom has been wonderful. We've laughed, cried, and gotten upset, but after cooling off, we’ve always been able to reflect and understand each other’s feelings and perspectives. Being here with her has been meaningful for both of us. We recently visited her farm for the first time since my arrival. We were able to start the early stages of the moving process that will unfold in the coming months. It was good to see the farm, but I could tell it was difficult for her for various reasons. Back in the city, I've been helping with small things around the house, and the most gratifying so far has been installing a hammock in the backyard. We’ve also visited some new places she had been wanting to see. The first was a beach about an hour away called Gamboa, where we met up with a friend of hers who had invited her to visit some time ago. We walked along the shore and had delicious fish for lunch with her friend. A week later, we visited another beach on the mainla...