Remembering Mom 2014

Remembering Mom 2014

Hi Mom,

It is Friday February 28^th and I was just driving to work and I suddenly remembered your passing tomorrow, March 1^st.  I started this letter yesterday when I got to work and now it is early Saturday morning.  There are many times I wish I could just sit at the table and visit with you.  This is one of those times.  I really miss you!

One of the times I remember thinking of you this year was when I was reviewing Kathleen & Conner journals they have to write weekly for school.  They are only 8 years old and thought back to the times you “helped” me with my “creative writing” assignments for school.   I was much older and those were really hard for me to do and you stayed with me when I was tired and lost focus.  At least one of the assignments I know I felt bad about turning in cause if was more yours than mine.  I think you got a good grade though! 

We had a 60^th Birthday party for Danny this year.  While looking for some photos for the party I came across some good ones and attached them along with a pic from Dan’s party.

Figure 4 Grandma was so fun to travel with. Figure 3  Wow What fun in the Winnebago !
Figure 5     Eight Nine Ten Figure 6 Dan's 60th B Day party

It was another great family party and you were dearly missed by all.

Love you.

Your son,

Jimmy

2014 - Letter from Sue

Dear Mom,

I am so pleased that I have taken the time to write to you over the years. This blog has helped me accept that you are no longer with us, and focus on fond memories of what a beautiful lady you were.  

Recently I spent hours going over tapes that you recorded of yourself playing piano, and of you and your mother talking and singing.  My how they made me laugh and cry. I miss Grandma's Irish brogue and all of her stories.  The Irish songs that had such great lyrics about drinking and getting into mischief. What a great sense of humor our Irish heritage has given us. These tapes are like a little time capsule which has been such a treat to open.

This walk down memory lane has reminded me how lucky I am to have had such a happy and friendly grandmother and a mother whose smile and charm would brighten the room.  It makes me feel comforted; like watching the morning sun rise over the hill.

Missing you always,

Audio memories of mom - click on link

Susie