Tuesday, October 24th 2006
Missing Johnny
Ma Hazzard recently told me about how she listens to voice messages from Johnny that she’s saved to keep her company while he’s out of the country. I don’t talk to him nearly as much as she does and I know it’s been difficult for me knowing that none of my phone rings will result in hearing his cheery voice. She played some of his messages for me and we had a good laugh. With Johnny’s blessing I’m presenting that conversation here. Mind you, the first two minutes of this audio clip are of Johnny rambling into a message machine. Ma Hazzard and I could listen to it on a loop until denim goes out of style, but that’s us. I do encourage you to listen to the last half of the message though because it’s very sweet to hear Ma H talk about Johnny’s absence.
Ma Hazzard, thanks for submitting the phone messages to Jerrod. They were most entertaining! I bet a party breaks out every time you and your son are in the same room. I think the two of you should have your own realty television show!
Jerrod, feel free to “surprise” Ma Hazzard anytime. The results are hilarious.
LIT: How are you doing, hon? How’s school going for you? I’m sure you’re looking forward to a break soon. Ohhh… Johnny and me together in the same room… it’s a party honey – whether there are other people or not. I love my boys so much. To tell you the truth… I keep his messages as long as I can. So. Africa is as far away, in my mind, as Boston or CA. To not be able to hug and kiss… distance is not measurable. I hope you are doing well… thanks for your comments… take care, honey… stay safe.
Ma Hazzard, school is “going” and we will leave it at that. Thanks for the inquiry; but perhaps I will have a better answer in the not so distant future.
Have you ever considered relocating to California (or Boston) to be closer to Johnny? However, I am sure your other children would not be to keen on their mother up and moving across the country! Yet, it would probably be nice to escape lake effect snow (you live in Ohio, right?).