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Can you check the link to the piece in Skirt — it wasn’t there.
It’s fixed, thanks.
Thank you for fixing the link. I related with almost the entire piece, including the era. My mom died when I was 18 and I had just married my first husband. I have never stopped wanting to pick up the phone just to hear her voice. Thank you for touching that lonely spot in my heart. It was a beautiful, well-written piece.
Carol @ Battered Hope
Thanks, Carol.
Loved your piece, Carol! My Mom and I talked almost daily when I was in my twenties with two young children. She was my best friend. After she died suddenly I continued to call her number for a while. My mind knew she wouldn’t answer. . . my heart wondered “what if”? So I called. Just in case.
I so get it, Linda!! I am going to dial later this morning. 😉
This was beautiful. And it made me cry. My mom, who is always strong, is sick this week. I’m not used to it and it makes me feel like a little girl.
Blessings on your mother, and you. xoxo
I thought I posted a comment earlier,but I must have written it and closed the laptop( I have become , my mother.) Your essay was gorgeous, and one to be VERY proud of–so beautifully written with great word choices and prose. I still call Mom every day–to argue, complain, check-in, get feedback, gossip about my siblings, –and not once has she ever said she was too busy to talk. You expressed the bond perfectly. Thank you for posting this.
You did, on the original site (the link). Thank you!
What an amazing article Carol! It touched my heart, I can’t imagine what you are feeling but I’m really sorry that you don’t have your mother with you anymore. You have this amazing way of writing that makes the reader feel your pain.
Rena, that is high praise, indeed, thank you!
Such a beautiful post. I love the vintage photos.
Thanks so much, Connie!