I called Tommy on my way to work this morning. He said he was shaving and thinking he would call me once he got in the truck. Then his phone rang. We do that a lot.
He said he was out fixing someone's DSL line the other day, an older couple out in Helotes, and the man invited him in to cool off after he was done. He talked with both of them for a few minutes and learned that the man had retired from the Fort Sam Houston fire department, and the wife said she'd retired from USAA.
He said his mom had worked at USAA and the woman asked what her name was. Tom said, "Well she retired a long time ago, in the late 80s. Her last name was Wente."
The woman got an odd look on her face and said, "Ruth?" You're Ruth Wente's son? I LOVED Ruth!"
He stayed another half hour while she told him what a wonderful person Mom was and how great she was to work with. When he got ready to leave, she said, "I need to hug you," and he said he was kind of sweaty, and she said, "I don't care. I can't let Ruth Wente's son leave without hugging him."
Tom said it made his day to meet that woman and hear about Mom. Mine, too.
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Damn, I miss her...
What an awesome story! I am not surprised at how awesome your mom was because it easy to see that it runs in the family...
Yeah, it is funny how that can make you feel all warm and content. Just Tommy connecting with someone else who knew your mom, and in a different way, such as having worked with her, I bet put a smile on your face.
Glad to hear that you are getting some energy back, and feeling good.
Carol G.
Tom just told me that it was just on the news about Aegis going down in flames today, so it's good to get a positive boost like Tommy's story. I am not given to flights of paranormal fancy, but I regard such things as somehow a message from those who are gone. Back in May, I had a dream about my (recently departed) Daddy having a friendly conversation with Al Gore (and they would have gotten along in life) which really cheered me up at a bad time.
Best from Margaret (hoping she's not being too weird)
P.S. I saw Dr. Mata yesterday and told her about the blog, and she really liked it (and was glad you were doing well).
Reading my last post in the cold light of day gives me pause. Ultimately, I think I meant that the people we love who have died never leave our minds and memories, but we draw on them more (and their presence inside us means more) in our times of need.
Margaret
I miss your mom too. I think she would be pleased to know that I often quote her. She was a very wise woman. And funny and a good cook and she had the cutest laugh.
Amy M
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