Memories posted by LauraL @ 06:05 PM February 06, 2008

LauraL — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 18:05:14 -0000

Andy, that's a great memory! It's wonderful how voices never really fade.

Memories posted by Andy @ 04:52 AM February 06, 2008

Andy — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 04:52:11 -0000

My mom died a year and half ago, but tonight - watching Obama on TV on Super Tuesday - I'm reminded of my mom talking about him. She lived in Illinois and he was her Senator. She loved his wit and speaking ability, as well as his position on social issues. "And, Andrew, he's so good looking!"...I can clearly hear her saying. I know she's cheering for him tonight (and I'm missing talking to her about it).

Memories posted by LauraL @ 07:19 PM February 04, 2008

LauraL — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 19:19:31 -0000

Oh, Lisa, that's so sweet! What a lovely memory. I have many like that as well. It's amazing what we do remember when certain things trigger the memory. Thanks for sharing that!

Memories posted by Lisa B @ 04:09 PM February 04, 2008

Lisa B — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 16:09:48 -0000

My grandmother passed away 2 years ago and just the other night, a memory came flooding back to me. I had just bought my youngest son a "Disney Lullaby" CD and the song "When you wish upon a Star", came on. All of a sudden, I was a little girl again and my grandmother was singing that song to me. I burst into tears and my son was thoroughly confused as to why mommy was crying and singing at the same time. :)

Thanks for sharing your memory of your grandfather, Laura!

Lisa

Memories posted by LauraL @ 08:51 PM January 31, 2008

LauraL — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:51:24 -0000

As we face the end of a parent's life, sometimes we get very caught up in how life will be "after".

So, today, share with us a memory. Maybe your earliest memory of your mother or father, or one that represents their role in your life.

I'll start.

In a week, my father will have been gone six years.

One of the earliest memories I have is of him playing the guitar. That was a constant - music on an acoustic guitar. As a baby, I had three stuffed friends, and the rag dog was named TeeTah - my baby-speak for 'guitar'.

He played whenever he was home. He was a long-haul trucker for several years and so the guitar didn't go with him, but when he was home, it was as if that instrument grounded him, brought him back to us. He particpated in country/western bands with other local fellas, and in later years, my sister performed with him.

I can't imagine him without music, and to this day there are still songs that immediately bring him to mind.

Share a memory. What can you tell us about your parent?

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Memories posted by LauraL @ 06:05 PM February 06, 2008

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Memories posted by Lisa B @ 04:09 PM February 04, 2008

Memories posted by LauraL @ 08:51 PM January 31, 2008