The first full day that we were in Utah was June 25. What a memorable day for our family...the day my mom left this earth for a bigger adventure, eight years ago. Anyway, we wanted to do something to honor her memory but it had to be uplifting and fun...how about lunch with some of her favorite friends at one of her favorite places (Robintino's)? My sisters and I met up with 3 amazing ladies who were 3 of my mom's best friends in the world and have really always been like mothers to me.
First, there was Patsy. What can I say about this lady? She is incredible, strong and compassionate. Growing up, it seemed there wasn't anything she couldn't do from sewing to baking and everything in between. She was one of my dearest YW's leaders and even after my mom died, she made such an effort to keep in touch with each of us. Next is Marge. Wow. Her daughter was my best friend all through my childhood, so many people just assumed Marge was my mom because we were always together. She was always so much fun to be around and I secretly envied her spontaneous personality and fun loving spirit. To this day when I see Marge, even if its been several years, it feels that no time has passed at all. We laugh and talk and remember. I truly love this great lady. Finally, is Pam. Pam has been a mentor to me all my life. She was my piano teacher and inspired me to go as far as possible with music. Now that I teach piano, I have modeled almost everything I do after how she taught me. She also returned to school to become an elementary teacher and it was her example that inspired me to major in education and pursue that career. Pam is organized, gentle and a true friend, someone who is always ready to listen with concern and love.
Being with these ladies was just incredible. I could have stayed with them for hours (except for the 3 crazy children I had with me). It felt so good to be with women who knew my mom, who loved her and who are still missing her as we are, even today. It was an incredible afternoon!
After lunch, Patsy volunteered to take us to our childhood home in Bountiful. She knew the people who lived there and felt they wouldn't mind if we showed up to have a tour. It was so fun to be in our house again. The family was very nice and had made a lot of positive changes to the house. At the same time, it was easy to remember what is was like when we lived there and all kinds of memories came flooding back. I couldn't help but snap a few pictures of the outside of the house. What a place! What a life!
4 comments:
Wow, I can't believe it's been 8 years. I have great memories of your mom--she was so sweet, fun, caring, and spunky all at the same time. What a great idea to go to lunch with her/your friends.
what a treasured time! I am glad I have so many memories to remind me of your mom. My most occuring one though is to "stop and smell the flowers." I still have a few things your mom gave me, silly things, but they are tender nonetheless. I miss her
I am so glad that you were able to experience this! I know that I never knew your mom, but she has to be an amazing lady, because I know YOU! And you are the most amazing person.
I LOVE Robintino's. When we lived in Roy we used to go there after the YW Broadcast in downtown SLC on our way home.
This is Marge . . . I love you too.
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