The Lost Moments

By Sasha Gabriel

Copyright © 2011 Sasha Gabriel

ISBN: 978-1-4659-2822-1

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I remember…

When I was four years old, you took me to see my first movie, Mary Poppins with Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke. As soon as we entered the lobby the smell of hot popcorn filled my head and I asked you for some.

We sat in a side area, me on your lap, happily munching my popcorn. It was a matinee so most of the chairs were empty. From the moment the lights dimmed to the last song sung, I was lost in the experience.

You made that day special for me.

I remember…

When I was six, you took me for my first ice skating lesson. Even though I fell a lot, I liked it and that day started a passion that lasted over a decade.

After the lesson, you bought me my first skating outfit. I was so excited! Through the years, you bought me forty-five more beautiful outfits.

You made that day special for me.

I remember…

When, after working a long day and making a nice dinner, you sat with me for hours to help me with homework all through school. You took time with me and I always did well… even with fractions… thanks to your explanations.

You made those days special for me.

I remember…

When I was sixteen and went on my first date. I sat next to Adam at school and liked him so much. We first had dinner at Denny’s, then saw a movie. I felt so grown up. You stayed up until I got home at 10:30 pm and only asked if I wanted some hot cocoa.

You made that day special for me.

I remember…

When my fiancé broke up with me because he fell in love with someone he just met at a convention. I thought my heart would never recover from the shock and anger I felt toward him and the world.

You talked to me for many days and nights, telling me that some things, as painful as they are, can be a catalyst for something better to happen. We just can’t see it while it’s happening. I told you that I’d have to see that something better for myself, to believe it.

Through the worst time in my life, you made me understand that I was special.

I remember…

When, two years later, you and Dad paid for my wedding to the love of my life, on a gorgeous yacht in Orange County. You made sure that everything would be perfect for us. And it was.

You made that day special for us.

I remember…

When, at my baby shower, you and Dad bought all the furniture for the nursery and even gave us a trip to Hawaii that we (very gratefully) took while you watched the baby.

You made those days special for us.

I remember…

How you listened to me, encouraged me, taught me, helped me, laughed and cried with me, and always supported me.

And through all that… how I never once said Thank you.

It wasn’t that I didn’t feel it… I just never said it.

And now, holding your hand in the hospital, looking down at your pale face as your life slowly ebbs away, I realize the moments in our lives that are lost… lost forever if we don’t make the moments count.

I lean down and whisper in your ear, “Mama… Thank you for everything you’ve done for me. I love you so much and wish you could, somehow, hear me.”

And the slight pressure in my hand told me she did.

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