Several months after she died, I found a file on mom’s computer named November 11.doc and dated December 4, 2007. It’s a letter she wrote to a magazine subscription department, but — unfortunately — I can’t tell which magazine it was. It’s so strange to read this and wonder what she was thinking and why […]
Mom, Your voice is back. God, I miss you! Love, Kathie Kathleen A. Gagne
Dear Mom, Sometimes you drove me crazy. I felt as if I was an alien in the family. I was always dreaming. I still dream. I still hope. I was thinking about some of the things you and Daddy did that really hurt me. You gave away my dog, my Blackie, and you let me […]
Mom, We lost your voice today. T-Mobile had a glitch and your, “Hi. This is Anne. Speak your peace,” went away. I feel really bad for Dic. He’s been calling you every day, and I don’t think there’s a way to get it back. I wish we had taken more video of you, and certainly […]
Hi, Mom, The Patriots just beat the Colts. Stressful game! Donna and I went to see a funny romance movie called “Dan in Real Life”. It was pretty good. I’ve been really tired lately, probably because I’m not eating right. I think what I need to do is start eating right just because I want […]
Hi, Mom, I babysat for Janet and Eric Peburn’s kids last night. They were wonderful! How could they not be? The whole Peburn family is perfect. It made me sad to think that I’m 59, and I don’t have any grandchildren. It’s hard if your kids are thousands of miles away. I’m lucky if I […]
Mom, This is crazy! I don’t want to get rich because you died in pain at the hands of idiots. I’d rather win the lottery and take you on a trip around the world. I can’t believe I went to Maui. The sad part was the pall hanging over it. I really want [redacted], but […]
Hi, Mom. I really hope you’re listening somewhere. Dic seems to think we’re going to split a million dollars. You know Dic. We still haven’t taken your ashes to the beach, but you would know that. I’m not sure what we’re going to do for Christmas. Maybe then. I’m pretty sure David and [redacted] will […]
Hi, Mom. I drove to Daytona today for your birthday. Dic and I each drank a shot of Amaretto in your honor. Life is so different without you here. I truly miss your hugs, and, most of all, your smile. By the way, the Red Sox were the best team in baseball all year, and […]
Hi, Mom, I’m really missing you tonight. I’m in the Holiday Inn we stayed in when you came to my graduation. I’m here for a stupid conference. I hate them. I have to kennel Mocha and leave the cats, and I never get anything out of them. I was talking to a bank teller today. […]