GRATITUDE NO. 10

Ashton pulled at my heartstrings today. 

We were alone (together) in the car this evening and out of the blue, he remarked,

"Mom, we haven't listened to One More Day together for a long time!"

I told him that he was correct, we haven't listened to that song in quite a while.

He then asked me when the Mother/Son dance would be held.  I had to tell him that we must have missed it. 

He was so disappointed.  He asked if I was sure. 

I didn't want to be sure....but

The dance is held in September. 

My September was spent helping my mom and then getting sick and also hurting my back!  So I missed a lot of events in September.

I am so grateful that he wants to spend time with me!

I'm very thankful that my 4th grade son would think 'One More Day' with his mom would be cool.

Years ago, before Smash was even in school, that song came on the radio while we were in the car.  I hadn't heard it before but while I was listening to the words and thinking how beautiful they were; Ashton proclaimed, "Mommy, this is OUR song!"  "You know, me and you.  I want one more day with you."

I had to pull over to the side of the road and wait for the tears to clear before continuing to drive.  We were on our way home but decided to take a U-turn and head for the music store.  After I sang a bit of it to the sales person, we had the CD in our hands.

From that evening on Smash would only go to bed if he could hear OUR song while trying to go to sleep. 

I'm glad he still remembers and feels the same.

Download 02_one_more_day.wma (Click here to listen).

Comments

[Jonathan]

Ashton and Marilyn have had a bond from day one.

A few months before Ashton was born, I believe we saw the show "Mission Impossible" together.

Ashton kicked and kicked and kicked Marilyn through the whole show... I wonder what he was trying to tell her??

I hope there are many many many "One more days" to share.

Jonathan

[Shelley]

Marilyn, I've been loving your gratitude posts. They are all so sweet. Thanks for joining me.

[Stacy]

For some reason this post is not only touching to me, it makes me weep. Maybe it's the vulnerability of a boy not being afraid to openly embrace the spirit of his Mother. Maybe it's the fact that I know Ashton is one of those special kids who know exactly what is special in life, and that he knows much more intimately than than I do how special his mother is. Maybe it's because I hope that someday I will have a son that feels the same way about me. This is what life is all about, and I'm thankful that you share these things on a daily basis. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[Kim]

Beautiful...Emotional...Loving...Spiritual...these are the words that came to mind when I read your post today. I know Ashton holds a special place in your heart. (I have one of those kids too.) What a special experience and how wonderful that you have something that connects the two of you forever!