Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Christmas with Mom Contest

I've read about this contest on several blogger friends I follow who have entered: Linda, Kim, Claudia. I wanted to write something, but seemed a bit pointless as I could only remember one Christmas. But then since my blog is about writing to my mom, it seemed like a no brainer.

So in 100 words or less, you're to write your Christmas memory with your mom. Things I Want To Tell My Mother blog is holding the contest.

Here are my 89 words:

Dear Mom,

Since you passed away shortly after my 12th birthday, I know it wasn’t that Christmas that I remember, since you were in the hospital. The last Christmas I remember was the year I worried if Santa Claus was real. When I opened the door into the living room, lights sparkled on the presents under the tree. I smiled with relief. I glanced over at you on the couch and saw relief on your face too. I wish I had more memories of Christmas with you.

Love, Lynn

5 comments:

  1. Poignant, bitter sweet, emotionally evocative.

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  2. Awww..your memory made me tear up. Merry Christmas.

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  3. Arrived here from Estrella's blog. Such a bittersweet memory, this. It's so strange that I found your blog today as I'd been thinking of writing a post/letter to my mother. She is still alive but brain tumors left her ... a very different person ... a few years ago. What a strong impression your mother made on you in so short a time.

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