Happy Halloween
Today is a special day for me. Not just because it was the baby's first Halloween but because it's my mother's birthday.My mom was a great lady who gave much of herself to others in the way of service. She was a teacher (elementary school) and a learning specialist for children who had difficulty. She passed away in July of 2005. We miss her greatly.
So when we fund raise for Broadway Cares and the Phyllis Newman Health Initiative for cancer, it means a great deal to me. Both of my parents were subjected to the effects of cancer and both lost their lives to it.
I've seen too often the pain associated with this disease and it's been one of my goals to raise awareness and help in the fight.
Most importantly I wish that my parents were here to see the baby. They would have loved her, how could you not? She was indeed a Pumpkin today... soooo cute with big pudgy cheeks and that orange suit.
Ultimately I know that they are seeing her from wherever they are.
So tonight was indeed special. It was for my mom. And as I ascended the stairs at the end of the show... I could feel both my parents in the "heavens" looking down on me.
Happy Birthday mom and Happy Halloween.
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The "pumpkin" must have been a real "Kodak" moment :)
I'm sure your parents are always seeing you, not only last night. My husband lost his father five years ago and his mother died last February. He is only 31 and he always thinks they are with him. We haven't children yet but, if one day a baby is born, we know my parents in law will love him from Heaven.
"...as I ascended the stairs at the end of the show... I could feel both my parents in the "heavens" looking down on me." When I was at the show and you went up the stairs, I thought of my mom! Wow! I just missed a heartbeat when I read this.
Pumpkins are cute, aren't they?
Happy Halloween!
¡Feliz DÃa de Muertos! (Happy Day of the Death)
Your entry today really touched me.
There is so much cancer in my family. I have lost many close relatives to cancer. It is an awful disease. I am proud of the actors on Broadway who take the time to raise money for cancer and
aids. Everyone needs to pitch in and make a difference.
I am sure Hudson was adorable as a pumpkin. Perhaps you can post a pic one of these days.
Thanks again for all that you do.
Rae
ohh, I ca hardly imagine how cute Hudson was with her pumpkin costume on *_*
again, happy halloween and wish you and your family all the best!
Great show tonight, and just wanted to say that what you do tosupport Broadway cares is a great thing you are doing. I lost many relatives to this terrible disease including my mother 44 years ago when I was 14 years old, so I know what that is like. keep up the good work.
I lost my mother this year to cancer and was equally moved by both your performance and your own personal story.
It's wonderful that you are all raising awareness for such a horrific disease.