A Word for Morningside Mom Readers

Hello, blog readers! I am Caroline’s sister-in-law Elaine, older sister of her hubby and provider of nieces. As you have doubtless read in the post below, it’s been a rough few weeks for Caroline following the unexpected loss of her mother,  and I know that many of you have been wondering how best to give her your love and support.

Over the years, Caroline has become a big part of a close-knit and supportive online community, sharing her love, wisdom, and resources so freely with so many friends who she may have never met in person. She has shown a generosity of spirit that comes as no surprise to those of us who are lucky enough to know her in “real” life.

Caroline was raised in a home that valued community service as a way of life. Indeed, much of her childhood was spent in varied parts of the world as both of her parents followed careers in diplomacy and relief work. Her mom, Gail, was dedicated to fighting poverty around the globe, and was passionate in her desire to learn about and experience other cultures. She was also a Breast Cancer Survivor, and instilled in her children a great deal of awareness and concern about women’s health.

For this reason, the family has asked that any memorial tributes take the form of donations to the Gail R. Carlson Memorial Fund. And, as always, your loving thoughts and prayers for the whole family are humbly accepted with gratitude.

Thanks!

Elaine

Please note: A widget for the Gail R. Carlson Memorial Fund is to come… once we figure out how to make one. :)