The attention to detail is exquisite in this story. The specificity of color and taste bring us into the memory of mother and rice pudding. When the call comes to visit, of course the son must heed. When he is served the rice pudding by his frail and white-haired mother, he is taken back to the memories as though they are fresh.
His mother's death is not a surprise to readers, although it may have been to the characters. We are ready for a conclusion to this well-lived life. To end it with that dish of love, rice pudding, is perfect.
Thank you for sharing this with us, @rinconpoetico7
One last dish, one last wish fulfilled for your children, that's being a mother, dedicated and selfless until the end. They are a precious gift that life has given us.
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