“Letters to Mom”
One of her journals I found is titled “Letters to Mom”. It’s a collection of letters she wrote to her mother — my “Nana Anna” — starting about four months after her death.
1/25/08
Hi, Mom,
It’s Friday night. I’m planning to watch Australian Tennis.
I feel as if you’re going further and further away.
I wish I could really talk to you, as if you would be able to answer.
I guess that you can get used to being along. But it’s never fun.
I started to lose weight a couple of days ago. If you can, keep an eye on me because you understand.
Donna and I are going shopping for a wedding dress, for her this time. We’ll have lunch and hang out.
Oh, Mom! How I miss you!
If you’re praying for your family, remember money. I’m pretty broke right now.
I love you always,
Kathie
Kathleen A. Gagne