As I sat on the beach this morning, watching the sunrise, I couldnt help but think of my mother, Carol Kelley. She loved the beach so much that every time Im near one, it reminds me of her. Hard to believe that its been 7 years since she passed away. I often think of what shed think if she were still around. She was notorious for not liking girls that I dated, with the exception of one from high school and one from later in life. However, I have no doubt that she would love Char Blanchard. I imagine that she would make it her life mission to make Rich Belsan as uncomfortable as possible as well as trying to see who could be more awkward between herself and Joshua David Martin (my mom would win). She would take great pride in busting the balls of Joe Thoma, Lawrence Haber and Carlos DeVillalvilla(much to the delight of Doreen Devillalvilla). Amongst all my friends that she never met, I suspect that shed probably be the most fond of Rick Heffernan. Without a doubt she and Randa Black would be best friends. She would be so very thankful to the Grahams, DiFalcos and Daniels for welcoming me into their family. Shed ridicule Bradley J. Daniels and I for our geekiness and she would come to our family Fantasy Football Draft, grab a seat next to Monica Hoover DiFalco and spend the next 5 hours trash talking. She would be happy to see that her brother, Dave Gloman, and sister, Nancy Gloman, continue to follow their hearts and dreams. And she would be giddy following her niece, Amy Glomans travel adventures. Man, oh man, would she LOVE Facebook. Mostly, I think that she would be so proud of Gary Graham for what hes done with his career and of course, my brothers, Ryan & Austin, for being the amazing fathers that they are. I dont write this as a sorrowful note but one that brings joy to my heart. She was such a positive influence in my life(as well as many others). I take from her the spirit of adventure, loving friends as if they were family and the ability to pack the hell out of a car. Of course Im sad that shes not with us anymore but Im so very grateful to have had her in my life for as long as I did. To paraphrase Braveheart: I love you, mom. Always have. Always will.
Posted on: Sun, 24 Aug 2014 13:04:42 +0000
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