One year ago on 9/9/09, I arrived in LA at my friends Mike and Nikki's house and found a card from my mom in my suitcase. Enclosed in the card was a hand painted wooden heart that read: Someone misses you in Pennsylvania and on the back it says I love you, mom & dad. Since I moved into my new home, that card has been on my refrig. and the heart above my kitchen sink. Today, I'd like to share what my mom said in that very special card.
The card has a beautiful picture of while columns surrounded by palm trees and the sentiment reads: A person travels the world over in search of what he needs and returns home to find it. --George Moore.
Mom wrote: Dear Jen, Promise I will not make this too long. A new beginning for you. "You go girl." We have enjoyed your time here and yes we will miss you much. We are very happy for you. We hope you find your dream and may they all come true. Don't be sad leaving. You are starting a new adventure and yes we will be out to see you. Can't say anymore, so far I am "dried eyed." I love you Jen and will miss you. Our home is always open to you. Love the saying on the card. Thought this heart would be good in the kitchen or wherever. No goodbyes--good luck and we will talk a lot. Love always, mom and dad
And now on 9/9/10, I never would have guessed I'd be reading this card and it would be among the last few I ever received from my Mom. But as I read it and its sentiment, along with today being the Jewish New Year, I feel filled with hope and inspiration that I haven't felt in a while. I've had a couple of doors close in the last few days, yet I feel a sense of renewal is coming in this next year and I believe my adventure will continue to lead me where it's meant to. I know my Mom is up there telling me that despite the last year not being what I had expected or planned, that my reason for being here and my dedication to follow my dreams should remain in tact. God I wish I could hear her tell me that but I'm thankful I have this card to reflect on and a new year to look upon with optimism. Happy new year to my fellow jewish friends and family. And happy one year anniversary to me, as my mom would say, "you go girl."
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Jen,
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful post. Needless to say I was not dry eyed reading it. You are such a strong and courageous woman. Your inner and outer beauty is something to be admired. Happy Anniversary my sweet friend.
"As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world - that is the myth of the atomic age - as in being able to remake ourselves."-Ghandi
I love you.