Mother's day...
One of the most cherished things I own- I can not hold in my hands. I can't even see it with my eyes.
But I can hear it. Over and over again if I like... and best of all...
I can... Feel it.
This file- is the only recording I have of my Mother's voice.
I found it on my phone at work.
She would call when I was not there and leave me messages.
Always to tell me how much she loved me.
I have waited to share it with you... although- I still have a very hard time listening to it.
I am happy that I can share this with you... for I had the most wonderful mother...
(These three messages where send from late August and until Late December... She knew she was sick and by the last message she was... not well- but still called all the time...)
Love
Posted by: Thomas | May 07, 2008 at 03:08 PM
oh, honey......that touches me deep.
You are lucky to have those messages.
a reader
Posted by: Pati Woodard | May 07, 2008 at 08:32 PM
You are brave and obviously much loved, and in the approach to Mothers Day, while it might not always seem so, incredibly, undeniably gifted. Bestowed with the nurturing of your mom and the immortal sound of her loving voice- both things I am sure you will carry with you forever. I believe we will all be thinking of her sunday. And of you...........
Posted by: Erin Gergen Halls | May 08, 2008 at 01:08 AM
My thoughts are with you Jane. You are such a strong,beautiful person and I admire your bravery in sharing sometimes the most intimate parts of yourself with us.
It's an honor. I wish I could have met your mother.
xoxo
Posted by: Genie | May 08, 2008 at 05:55 PM
Well I must say, I don't know you very well, but you never fail to amaze and surprise in every way , all good I might add.
This is such a beautiful post and speaking from a mothers point of view, the most beautiful of tributes any mother would hope to have.
It was nice meeting you and Tom last week and your class was very informative.. If you send out email blasts, please let me know when you will be at Art Star.
Happy weekend!
Posted by: Karen Cole | May 10, 2008 at 11:47 AM
Jane,
That is the most wonderful treasure...Your Mom sounded like a special soul...She must have been because she raised you :)
Posted by: kelly | May 10, 2008 at 10:53 PM
I can't listen. I know I'll cry. I'm so sorry... This is a difficult day for many of us for many different reasons...
Next month may be as well. We buried my father on Friday.
Posted by: stepher | May 11, 2008 at 11:21 PM
so touching sweetie! big hugs to you!!!
Posted by: claudine hellmuth | May 14, 2008 at 03:10 PM