Mother Toe

I don’t know why the memory of Mother Toe is sitting with me these days. In light of current events, perhaps I’m thinking about trauma and mental health, or perhaps it’s just a stroll down memory lane for no other reason than to memorialize a woman who was a part of my childhood. Whatever the reasons, I’m taking this opportunity to share Mother Toe with you.

Mother Toe was an older member of our church. The name Toe is a loving spin on her last name. Her peers called her Mae or Toe, and accor...