The memories that are created last forever and are a refuge in later years
...a refuge in later years. That's exactly right. It's funny though, as a kid it may not seem that way at the time; it's only in hindsight that thought/feeling comes I suppose. I remember many times as a kid with both of my parents in which, at the time, I probably took it for granted. The nature of a kid I guess.
I'd say that little Lory has a good mum (mom) and vice versa. Splendid and touching post right?
Yes, very much so, so much so, it brought me to tears (in a good way).