1/1/08 Hi, Mom, Happy New Year! I hope this year is better than last year. I miss you so much. I fell yesterday and hurt my right shoulder. I’m in a lot of pain. I was just wondering if you can somehow help me lose weight. That is, if you’re there. I wish you were […]
12/28/07 Hi, Mom, Got through Christmas, sort-of! Jen came and went. She stayed a week. We went to a movie, and I guess we had quality time together. But she always leaves. It hurts so much! I hardly ever see my kids, and I’m almost always alone. Dic & Ann believe I’m going to hell […]
12/18/07 Hi, Mom, Christmas is almost here, and I’m dreading it. I still can’t believe you’re gone. I’m angry at myself for not coming to you that night. I’m angry with my life in general. How did I end up like this? I’m so alone. I don’t want to go to Dic’s. I’m not in […]
11/30/07 Hi, Mom, Christmas is coming. I wish I could go out and buy you a gift. Maybe I’ll make a donation in your name. I don’t know yet if David and [redacted] are coming. Jen will be here the Thursday before Christmas and will leave the day after. I’m thinking about getting a bigger […]
Hi, Mom, It was Thanksgiving today, the first one without you. Nic sat where you usually sat in your wheelchair. Dic cried. I miss you so much! You can’t imagine what I would give for one of your smiles or a great, big hug. Just before you died, I bought Uno. I thought you and […]
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 […]
1/22/07 I call Mom every night. Tonight she was concerned about where all her furniture got to when she was in the hospital. I explained it all to her, but it really hurts to know she’s losing ground. David called, bemoaning the Pats’ loss. I told him he got me a watch for Christmas. […]
Just a quick note …
Here’s an email I found that mom sent to Sister Carol Mary Morrison, an old friend: From: Kathleen A. Gagne To: Sr. Carol Mary Morrison <cmmorrison@rinet36.org> Subject: So Glad You Wrote Sent: Nobember 21, 2004 Hi, Carol Mary, Gosh, it’s been a long time! Anyway, I was taking a shower the other day, and […]