It was 13 years ago today that Margaret O'Sullivan passed away. I remember I saw her at the hospital the day before. She was sleeping, so I just sat there looking at her for awhile. She opened her eyes and saw me. She smiled, but she looked so worn out. She couldn't talk and I didn't know what to say. I stayed for a little while and as I left I kissed her on the forehead and said "I'll see you again in a few days, mom". That was the last time I saw her. The next day at work I got the phone call I was dreading for months. Tommy called and said Mom died today. Mom and I didn't always get along, in fact, we had a number of screaming matches, but mom was always there for me when I needed her. Mom, I love you very much and one day I hope to see you again. I miss you.
Love your son,
Gerard
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Thank you Jerry for remembering our Mom today. The weird thing was I had to drop Danielle off at the Bellmore train station tonight but her friends weren't there yet so we had time to kill. I said why don't we drive past my Mom's house just to reminise a little. I didn't know that I was on Mommy's block on the day of her 13th heaven anniversary. Thanks Mom for drawing me close to you today -
Thanks Jerry for the memories.
Stephen and I visited her the night before she passed away and the next day I was the one that got the first phone call from the doctor. I got to get to the hospital to put my head on her shoulder after she was gone and I told her I loved her. I turned around and there was Tommy with a shoulder to cry on. Mommy is missed every day.
Love you Jerry,
Joyce
Thanks Joyce. That was beautiful.
I cried my eyes out after I wrote the post. I haven't done that in years. I guess the memories brought it out. Love you, too.
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