Tamiko's Mother

Tamiko's mother was a kind and gentle woman who loved her daughter very much. She was always there for Tamiko, no matter what. When Tamiko was a young child, her mother would often read her stories before bed. These stories would always have happy endings, and they would help Tamiko to fall asleep feeling safe and loved. Tamiko's mother was also a talented artist. She would often paint pictures of flowers and animals. Tamiko loved to watch her mother paint, and she would often help her by mixing the paints and holding the brushes. One day, when Tamiko was about 10 years old, her mother died suddenly. Tamiko was devastated. She couldn't believe that her mother was gone. She cried for days. After her mother died, Tamiko's father took care of her. He was a good father, but he was also very busy with work. Tamiko missed her mother very much. She often thought about the stories that her mother had read to her, and she would often look at the paintings that her mother had made. These things helped Tamiko to remember her mother and to feel close to her even though she was gone. Tamiko grew up to be