Hey, did you watch the Kentucky Derby? Oh man, 50-to-1! Yeah, we cried too. So awesome.
Oh, almost forgot: the robin! Remember those house shutters that Dad fixed up and painted, the ones I never managed to get back onto the windows? I'd left them leaned up against the garage wall on the front porch and a robin made a nest right on top of them. You would have loved it. I took a peek and there were four beautiful blue eggs resting in there. The robin almost never left the nest, though I have to say that I felt sad for her during one particularly nasty rainstorm. I would love to share pictures of the babies but, sadly, the mom robin disappeared a couple of days ago. I haven't managed to remove the nest yet, but I have to soon because every time I walk by the living room window, there it is... empty. Yes, it makes us cry too.
Anyway, we're doing better now, but still miss the heck out of both of you. I suppose that will never change. It feels weird to be wishing you a Happy Mother's Day, but I've been doing it for over 40 years now... can't really stop. I just hope that Dad doesn't make you watch Lonesome Dove for the umpteenth time. Oh wait, no... he'll want to watch the TPC golf tournament. The one with that island green? Don't worry, he'll explain to you what a birdie is again... for the umpteenth time.
Article comments
1 - Rob
This is a great album!
2 - Connie Phillips
I don't have the words that could really compare to what you've written here. What a wonderful, loving tribute.
Sending you some hugs this Mother's Day.
3 - Lisa Solod Warren
Beautiful tribute, my friend. I know you miss her.
4 - Mary K. Williams
very nice - wish i had your guts.
5 - Mat Brewster
That was lovely, Mark. Very moving.
6 - Linda Saleski
Yeah! We cannot really be so alone when they live with us in our hearts and minds. Each holiday allows us to feel their love once again. The Wife
7 - Jeff Mazza
Mark, I feel your pain. I miss my dad, your mom and dad and your sister Lynn. It has been a rough year. All I can do or say is that I love you man. Your my cousin and my friend and your parents were always my other set of parents. Linda "the wife" is right...they live on in our hearts and memories. You know how to reach me. We need to get together soon.
With Love
your cousin
Jeff