Thanks for the friendly reminder - of course if Anne checked my (Rich) comments, she would have remembered meeting your parents -- then again, Jr Parents weekend at ND in an icy / snowy night was my fall (alone briefly) - hitting my head & St. Joe's Hospital "found nothing" in my Xray - though next day my black-and-blue eyes fit in with my New Yawker home - so I dispensed with wearing concealing sun-glasses indoors at the celebration. All the events at Notre Dame, from 1st day welcome to 1989 graduation were memorable - time flies.
Thanks, Jackie - for a thoughtful & reflective comments. We - Rich & Anne - vividly recall date & circumstances & thoughts when our parents passed away many years ago - even given our "senior year" status. Love, "ps" (by Rich) - we never met your Mom in person but have terrific pictures of your Mom with you and Marius, e.g. one is a "combo" we created, you & Marius at an elegant restaurant lunch or dinner - and your Mom at home with a delicious looking hearty spread - frankly, I'd opt for preferred dining ... with your Mom.
Thank you so much for your empathy!! As a matter of fact, you did meet my mother and father at ND in 1988...during Junior Parents' Weekend. We went out to dinner...go figure!!...with a few other juniors and their parents. I think we also got together during our graduation ceremony in May 1989. I hope the two of you are doing well. Thanks again and much love from Switzerland, Jackie
Thank you for sharing this beautiful and moving tribute to your Mom, Jackie. She was such a loving woman and I'm so thankful to have known her. We are thinking of you and your family.
Thank you, Jackie, for sharing such a personal and intimate memory of your mom's passing. I never knew your mother but with this post and the ones you've written before I feel like I do know her. Thank you for offering that opportunity to me and your other readers.
Thanks for the friendly reminder - of course if Anne checked my (Rich) comments, she would have remembered meeting your parents -- then again, Jr Parents weekend at ND in an icy / snowy night was my fall (alone briefly) - hitting my head & St. Joe's Hospital "found nothing" in my Xray - though next day my black-and-blue eyes fit in with my New Yawker home - so I dispensed with wearing concealing sun-glasses indoors at the celebration. All the events at Notre Dame, from 1st day welcome to 1989 graduation were memorable - time flies.
Thanks, Jackie - for a thoughtful & reflective comments. We - Rich & Anne - vividly recall date & circumstances & thoughts when our parents passed away many years ago - even given our "senior year" status. Love, "ps" (by Rich) - we never met your Mom in person but have terrific pictures of your Mom with you and Marius, e.g. one is a "combo" we created, you & Marius at an elegant restaurant lunch or dinner - and your Mom at home with a delicious looking hearty spread - frankly, I'd opt for preferred dining ... with your Mom.
Thank you so much for your empathy!! As a matter of fact, you did meet my mother and father at ND in 1988...during Junior Parents' Weekend. We went out to dinner...go figure!!...with a few other juniors and their parents. I think we also got together during our graduation ceremony in May 1989. I hope the two of you are doing well. Thanks again and much love from Switzerland, Jackie
So beautifully written about a person and a day we will never forget. Hard to keep a dry eye while reading this. Thanks for posting!
You're absolutely right!! I know Mom...and Dad...will ALWAYS remain in our hearts and thoughts :-))))
A beautiful, bittersweet and heartfelt memory.
Always in my thoughts Jackie.
Bob
Thanks for thinking of me and my mother, Bob!
Thanks for your thoughts, Bob. Hope you are doing well.
Thank you for sharing this beautiful and moving tribute to your Mom, Jackie. She was such a loving woman and I'm so thankful to have known her. We are thinking of you and your family.
Thanks a lot, Karen! I really appreciate your thinking of me...and my mother. Much love, Jackie
Thank you for your kind comments, Karen. And also thanks for being such a "rock" in my sister's life as well. Greetings to you and Michelle!
Thank you, Jackie, for sharing such a personal and intimate memory of your mom's passing. I never knew your mother but with this post and the ones you've written before I feel like I do know her. Thank you for offering that opportunity to me and your other readers.
Jim Farfaglia
Thank YOU, Jim, for your support. I really appreciate it! Love, Jackie