Where is Mom?

Introduction

“Just one trip. That was all. And mom never returned as promised. Days after days passed, Months after months passed, years after …, hold on! But how old is Clarence right now? OMG! Clarence may not even be able to recognize Mom when she eventually returns. Return did she?! Every day ticked until dad’s cheek burned with the silent imputation of parsimony that he may likely loose the confidence of his own kids. Talk Clarence began bit by bit and lo…, her first few word are “Where is Mom? That was the anthem. It can well mean “Merry Xmas” And the next day is Christmas.”