I wrote this almost exactly 10 years ago and still I got choked up reading it out loud. It’s about grief and love and parenthood.
I kept it really simple. No music or effects — I just let this one be about the words. I ended it with a song called “Eyes Wide Open” which is from a local San Francisco band called Combing Delores that were around in the 90s. I listened to the song a lot when my mother actually died, so it felt right to play the whole thing.
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Mike,
I can not express enough words to tell you how much I enjoyed this podcast. With every part and detail, I found myself smiling,or tearing up. Your Mother was one of the people in my life that I admired, as well as learned from. She entrusted me (an 11 year old at the time) with YOU. That in itself speaks volumes!! A great mom just doesnt allow anyone to take their child and leave from their watchful eye. Taking care of You and Chris is some of the greatest expierences in my life. Your mother taught, loved and cared about me, as much as I did you boys. She taught me the finer details to dinner parties, and cooking, just to name a few things. Your Mom (and Dad) are some of the smartest, giving, selfless people I knew/know.I know she would be so very proud of you and your family.. I am certain she is beaming with pride watching … and still smoking…… Thank you for sharing, and refreshing my memories of some of the best times of my life. You and your brother were part of my foundation in being the best Mom and Nana I can be.