
Sherapy with Sheri and Randy
The Gift Mom Didn’t Know She Left
In January 2019, Mom sat down with me for what was simply supposed to be an interview for my podcast. None of us knew that years later, this recording would become something much more. This week marks three years since we lost Mom, and today her voice feels like a gift she never knew she was leaving behind. It's a gift for me, for my brothers and sisters, for her grandchildren, and for everyone in our family who loved her and misses her. We get to hear her again. We get to hear her tell stories about her childhood and family. We get to hear her sense of humor, her opinions, the memories she could still reach, and even the little everyday exchanges that didn't seem important at the time—but mean so much now. And we get to hear Mom tell us, in her own words, how she hoped she would be remembered. The original interview was recorded while Mom was living with dementia. I've gently edited it for this tribute, not to erase that part of her story, but because today my reason for sharing it is different. Today, I simply want us to have some time with Mom again. The episode ends with “I Still Talk to You,” a song I wrote for her after she was gone. Maybe this episode will also be a reminder to record the people you love. Their stories. Their laughter. Their voices. Even the completely ordinary conversations. Because sometimes we don't realize we're preserving a memory while we're making it. To my brothers and sisters, to Mom's grandchildren, and to everyone who loved her—this one's for all of us. ❤️ In loving memory of Georjean. Got something to share? Send us Fan Mail — your note might inspire the next episode… or even become a performance in Email: The Musical! Stay connected: Subscribe, follow & leave a review if Retirement made you laugh, cry, or text your therapist. Got a comment, story or one word suggestion you'd like to share? I want to hear it. Share your story (anonymously or not) at: sherapypodcast@gmail.com Want more Retirement between episodes? Check out my Sheri's book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/bUDtNIU It’s honest, hilarious, and healing — just like the podcast Follow the chaos (and humor) here: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/rerirementwithsheriandrandy/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/retirementsiblings/ YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@RetirementAfter60 Theme music by: Sheri Todd and MakeBestMusic Written & hosted by: Sheri and Randy Recorded somewhere between healing and humor.

