Win a Mother's Day Call From Josh
Win a Mother's Day Call From Josh
Mother's day is just around the corner. Help celebrate and share your love for the holiday here on the website. Do you love being a mom or spending time with your mother? Leave a comment below about why Mother's Day is special to you. We'll select one lucky winner at random to get a phone call from Josh on Mother's Day! Get started by posting a comment below. Only one entry per person will be eligible. The contest ends on May 2nd.
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Being A Mom
Hi Mr. Groban,
I know I am past the deadline, but I wanted to ask you if it might consider calling me sir, on Mother's Day. I think I would make a fine mother for Sweeney's litter, if he would like to adopt. I would SO love to take a walk with him, or at least bark hello on Mother's Day. I saw that picture of him with the ostrich, and I thought he was so handsome with his hair blowing in the wind. And I liked his picture with the turtle on the dirt road too. I am sure Sweeney must be very nice and loving, if he is your son.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Kaytie
My Special Needs Daughter and My wonderful other children
I am going to try even though I passed the deadline
10ys ago this June I gave birth to a beautiful girl. We found out when she was born that she had a heart defect and the 2 months later found out she was going to be diagnosed with C.P. bc the dr. didn't know what happened the were not sure if she would make it to her 1st b-day. Like I said she is 10 this yr but completely needs me to take care of her. We have had our struggles but I am so greatful that I have her ever day! I wasn't sure if I would want anymore children but I could not denie my daughter a brother or a sister and now she has both. They are both wonderful healthy and loving children and they adore their sisiter even though they know she is diffrent. I am proud of them. Through Josh's music it has comforted me. There are 2 songs that I hold dear to my heart. "To where you are" will some day be played at her funeral which I never want to face. It also reminds me of my grandmother that I lost and wish I could see her again! The one that we really hold dear is "Don"t give up". We almost lost her of the winter of 2007 and I sang it to her as well as her 3 yr old sisiter(now almost 5) who is also a huge Josh fan! My parents say that I am strong and they probably couldn't do it but if it wasn't for them I probably couldn't. They are the ones that taught me especially my mother how to be the mother I am today! Thank you mom!!!
Mother's Day call
I have thoroughly enjoyed my first 25 years of motherhood. After our oldest daughter (she was 17 months old at the time) we had a set of triplets, two boys and a girl, who were 10 weeks premature. I won't lie...times were hard, and money was tight, but I believe that I have the greatest kids in the word, but what mother wouldn't say that! Although I would love a telephone call from Josh Groban on Mother's Day, my wish would be that he call my daughter Emily instead. She is a very, very big fan, and is the reason I am one also. Together we have made the trek to San Antonio (okay, it's only two hours away) for two concerts and will be there for the next one as well. Emily excelled in choir in high school, making the State Mixed Choir in her senior year, so obviously she appreciates music. During our first Josh Groban concert she held my hand and her breath on a song where one note was high and long...she was so excited to see that he was as good in person as he is recorded. Thank you for considering my Mother's Day request!
The Gift of Being a Mother
The Gift of Being a Mother
We all as mother's in someway are bonded together, by the love of our children. We go through many paths on the way in this journey called life. It is like following a beautiful raindow. As mother's we have the hardest's of jobs. We are here to make sure they stay on the right path. As a mom we might be wise, yet loving, strong, yet emotional, and alway in control. Why in control, because if you are not they can see right through you like a dysfunctional looking glass. You need to teach them hope, trust, honor, responsiblity, love, guidance and to always speak the truth. So they understand to have a Voice and to Raise them up High so they can stand up for what is just and right. Being a mother's is a full time job. Exspecially, if you are a single parent, disabled, or trying to do something to better yourself , for them. As for some of us that recieved a gift, like myself was my daughter, she is my reason for fighting everyday. For those that have lost a child, remember as a mother they are with you always in your heart. I was a miracle child born on Mother's Day in 1973. I will leave all of you wiith this, life is a gift but to have a child, is the gold at the end of that beautiful rainbow. So, from my heart to yours, Jessica L Torphy
hmmmm
Well, really we dont "celebrate" mothers day in my family. That is my mom always says how its a hallmark holiday and its just some money making idea and no way does she want us to make a big fuss....buuut I really love my mom and I know she likes being paid attention to as much as the next person(besides, she really deserves to be pamperd for a day, she spends all her other time driving me and my little brother to singing/dancing/guitar/crew/acting and such. and was doing the same for my 3 other brothers before they graduated) So I just think it would be nice for her to an amzing suprise this mothers day :)
thanks-maggie
p.s. sorry, I know this is late :/
My Mom chose me
My parents adopted me when I was only 3 days old. And as I grew up, they provided me with all the love and support great parents can give a child.
My mother started me in piano at the age of 4. I was the only one musical in my family and my mother supported me from the time I was 4 all the way through college and after. She always said that I must have gotten my musical talent from my birth mother.
As I grew older, there was question about who my birth mother was and my mother, being the supporting and loving person she is, offered to help and finance my search for my birth mother.
I remember turning to her and saying, "No, Mom, I don't need to look for my birth mother. I already have a mother."
I will never forget her face and the tears in her eyes. It was then that really made me realize everything my mother does for me and my siblings and how lucky I was to have had such a person like my mother choose me... rescue me... and love me.
She's the inspiration to how I want to love my children and I do. I look up in heaven everyday and tell her, "Thanks for choosing me, Mom. I love you and miss you."
A mother chooses to love her family and there is no job more difficult, rewarding and appreciated than that of our mothers'.
I hope I'm not too late!!!
Sorry! I didn't enter to have my mom win this earlier, I hope its not WAAAAY too late!
I believe my mom should get this call from Josh because my mom means more to me than anybody else. I could say I have only ONE best friend, but I have TWO, one of them being my mother. In all my life, (well, being only 18) I have never fought with her, never been grounded, never been so upset with her. She is my best friend. I believe she deserves this call more then others because she is sincerely the best mother and the top worker in the house, (having a job and coming home to more work) because my dad can't work.
Even though she leaves before I wake up, and comes home late at night, I spend as much time as I can with her. When she has the time, though, she seems stressed, but she hides it well by laughing with me, or just dealing with a problem with a simple smile. My mom works harder than anyone else I know and beyond, and she works over time, which I have NO idea how she does it all. She goes to the store every day, to make sure we have what we need, and most of the time what we want (except Sundays, unless necessary). When we are unhappy, she tried to make us all happy again, which in a house of 8 and sometimes more, with pets, it is impossible. Somehow she manages it, and I hope I will be exactly like her when i grow up.
My mom and I had been close ever since I can remember, and we are even closer now. Even Josh has his own part in this, because the first day she heard of him, she showed me, and now, when we find a new tweet or a new blog, she comes home, and we squeal and scream in excitement over the piece he gives us. The whole house knows when we find something new.
My mom and I found it so adorable that Josh cares so much for his mom to mention that she had done his face when he was an Avatar on Ellen's show. We find it so amazing that he loves his mother so dearly, that he mentions her so much. I feel so attached to my mom that I talk about how great she is at school, to people who don't care about their parents, or believe that their parents don't care for them.
My mom and I laugh every day, and I'm not over-exaggerating, we really do laugh everyday. We laugh together at everything. And when all is stressful, she will find something that is so tiny, to laugh at, and she can get the whole house laughing. My mom and dad's relationship is strong, too. When she is at work, I will talk to my dad about her. Josh, I wish you could hear the way he talks about her. My mom is so precious to my dad, and he loves her so much, that I can't even tell you how strong their bond is. This letter I am writing doesn't do her justice, I could talk for hours about my mom's love for each one of us, or about how she laughs, but I didn't know how long this could be or if Josh would even be able to read it. So here is to my mom, my best friend.
Josh, please call my mom! She REALLY needs this!
Mother's Day
Two beanie babies have been sent off to my mom. One from me and one from my son. It's silly, cute, serves no real purpose, but I know when I go home in August, they will both be sitting by her chair where she watches TV. They are filled with love and I know she'll smile when she opens them. Isn't that what it's about? Sending love across the miles to you Mom. Happy Mother's Day.
on being a supermom
The best part of being a supermom is the powers that come along with it.
When my son was born, as a miracle of nature, I got this extra speed to catch objects right on the air, saving his little head from braking. This came along with the capacity of running like the wind when my boy cried ma-ma!!.
My once sleepy eyes got the power to stay open overnight, so I could feed a baby in the dark. I was equipped with an extra sensitive ear, very useful since I can hear the school bus approaching two minutes in advance. I can fix breakfast, lunch and dinner in seconds with one hand. I can also pack and unpack at the speed of light.
But the best power of all is the power of love. With love I can do all, I can conquer all. I can make my son become a good and a happy man. I can be the architect of a fascinating life. I turn his tears into a smile, a mess into a piece of art, right in front of his fascinating eyes.
I thank God for the blessing of love and for the blessing of being a supermom!
My Mom
My mom is my mom, but she is also my best friend. I can tell you a lot about her, but there would not be enough space here. I love here and she is my treasure I want to keep for a long time.
Because I love my mom.
Why is Mother's Day special to me?
Well, I have a wonderful mom. Mother's day is a special time when I can focus on her and be thankful for all that she has done and contines to do.
Durability, faith, hope, holding together...
My mom is special because of different things...
At first she gave birth to me even though it was very risky for her. She could have lost her life! And she was a late mom, so to say, because she got me when she was 38 yrs. My dad was much older than her; he was 64 yrs. when I was born and he died when I was 11 years old. This death came so sudden and was so hard to take that I couldn´t move my legs every time I thought about him.
My mom was and still is ALWAYS there for me. We don´t always share the same opinion but I know she is my shelter ALLTIME! Now as she gets old I´m happy when I can do some things for her... like sharing important infos with her, looking up things for her on the internet, telling her about useful things and purchasing them for her.
Mommy - you are STRONG, no matter if you´re getting old. As your mom, my SO BELOVED grams, always said: the body gets old but the mind is still young!
my inspiration :]
my mother has got to be THE strongest person i've ever met. ever since my dad divorced my mom and we were forced to move, her number one priority was me and my little brother. all she wanted was to give us the best she could with whatever she had. we've moved from house to house and finally got to have the home she always wanted us to have. she still tries to be mommy and daddy, and we love her for it. growing up and seeing what my mom goes through every day makes me hope that one day i can be just as strong of a mother that she is, for my kids. ❤
Mother Earh
My mother is my best friend. I would do anything for her, she would do anything for me. She encourages me to do anything that makes me happy. My mother and I have been through a lot together, good and bad. I wouldn't do anything to change that. We are like sisters to each other. I also want the best for my mom.
Words to describe my mom:
Best friend
Makes me smile
Mommy
Love
Always there
Warm hugs
Sweet kisses
Everything is alright
Superhero
Special bond
Speaking of special bonds, thats something that can never be broken. The bond between mother and child is something so very special. It can not be understood. It can not be broken, no matter what. Whenever I'm around my mom everything is ok. Nothing can touch you.
She is a force field of love and hope against anything bad or any unwanted emotion. She is the shoulder I cry on. She is the blanket that keeps me warm at night. She is the night light that chances away the monsters. She is the bright sun that keeps me smiling. She is the relaxing, caring, lovable, wonderful, all-knowing Mother Earth.
I don't think I could have made it to where I am to day physically and emotionally without her guidance and love. My heart would die if I was to loose her or she was hurt.
Without mothers this world would be a depressing place. You can tell when someone has not known love from a mother. I wish that everyone could have a mother that cared for them as much as mine cares for me. I am thankful everyday that I have her in my life.
Mommy, I love you.
Mother's Day!
I was blessed with a mother that I could look up to - she set an example for all five of us of selflessness and taught us so many "lifeskills" that the world is starting to appreciate more in its efforts to "be green" and to be healthy, such as gardening, sewing, frugality and home-cooking. I could never begin to measure up to my mother, but I have been gardening and canning my produce for a few years now -all in an effort to measure up to the standards set by my mother. Mostly, I have always just loved my dear mother who always loves me, no matter what. Now that I am a mother too - and have been for 25 years, I KNOW what all she has done for her five children, with little thanks. I always wanted to be a mother, since I was a tiny girl in my earliest memories, and I wouldn't trade it for anything. I was blessed to be able to stay home to be a full-time mother, and I am grateful. My four blessings are all in grad school and college, forging their ways into productive careers: doctor, physical therapist, landscape architect, and horticulture/business major. My prayer for them is that they are passionate about their lives and always find ways to make the world a better place.
As for a call from Josh Groban - well, I don't suppose I could be so lucky....I am one of those ridiculous 50 year olds who would likely swoon if that should happen, well, almost....surely I would be giddy. (I would LOVE to meet Josh --and I NEVER acted like this when David Cassidy or Donny Osmond were popular with my peers -- and I am not afraid to admit it to most people.) I have been lucky enough to attend concerts at least six times, most in lovely small venues, and always with my co-fan daughter Becca, who would ALSO love a call, (and whom I say would be a lovely complement to Josh in song...as many of you feel you would! ) So if I won, I suppose I might just ask that she be the one surprised - She is such a lovely young woman and would enjoy that so much in this week that she is graduating from college! But so would I, and as I said, I do not measure up to my mother in many ways, (particularly in selflessness!), so.... :), Happy Mother's Day to all the moms who do their best to love their children and raise them well. I KNOW you deserve special honor on Mother's Day and EVERY DAY!
My Mother , my best friend.
My Mother is my best friend. My mom has a good heart. Inspite of her health issues including 5 way by pass heart surgery, diabetes, lung problems, she is one strong lady. Mothers Day is a day in celebration for mothers. I would love to do some thing special for my mom, that is why I am entering this contest.
Josh my mom and I are huge fan of yours, My mom adores you and always saids to me that she would love to adopt you as a son. It would be a great surprise if you were to call her on Mothers Day. Just seeing the expression on her face would be price less.
My mom
I feel this overpowering pressure on my chest whenever I start to think of my mom. She has been quite an inspiration to me. Day by day as I work or carry on my life I stop and say to myself I hope I can be like her. Such a strong person she is. How tough her life has been yet she has always looked for the best for me and my sister. Visualizing her early years really makes me think of how grateful I am to have her. My mother as a young child lost her own mom while being the age of 10. She was just at that stage when she needed her mom more that ever. Not having a mom around she had to learn how to take care of herself and her brother. She had to do the housework, cooking, and cleaning. On top of that she had to go to school which was many miles away. Her dad had to go off and try to at least put food on the table. She didn't have electricity or running water in her small shack that they had. I always think about how her life was and say to myself that I want to be strong and courageous like her.
Happy Mother's Day and I love you so much!!
Love Zadith
Mother's Day Letter to Mom
Dear Mommy,
Every year, Mother's Day is always special, and not just that, every day is special.
I might never give you "good enough" Mother's Day presents but I certainly give you a card every year without fault. But it isn't the presents that contain the value of Mother's Day.
I don't think that Mother's Day should be the only day to cherish our mothers. In fact, the love and care we have for our mothers should be expressed every day. Sure it's tough for some people to keep in touch with their mothers because of distance or busy schedules.
It's a different case for us though. I might be in college now but I'm still living at home so I see you all the time. Instead of driving myself to Downtown, I take public transportation and you pick me up from the bus stop every weekday. When I was younger, you also used to drive me to my piano lessons, my taekwondo classes, my friends's houses and the places I would volunteer at.
You also do so much around the house, especially during Christmas season. I always tried to help you with a few things and through the years it got tough having to keep up with homework and school projects and stuff. I got rather lazy through the years but you and grandma are always there behind me and beside me to help me out but mostly to clean up after my messes. I feel rather guilty in fact but you don't mind at all for later on in life I'll have to handle housework myself. You are both the chefs of the house and the ones who do the gardening (especially grandmother).
You are also very supportive of the things I do. You're always there for me when I need your aid and you're always offering help too. You're very proud of me through my successes and even my failures.
Sometimes we have our hardships (as does anybody else), but we usually share more happy and cherished moments. For example, we always go together to Zumba classes over at LA Fitness. We've always gotten compliments from people that we're good dancers and that it's so awesome to see a mom and daughter going to the gym together.
In today's society, most teenagers would be ashamed to be seen going places with their parents but I'm certainly not like that at all. I'm not quite like people my age and that's what I like about myself. Why waste your time being another cookie cutter house, you know? You've only got one life to live so live it the way you want to I say.
Anyway, going back on topic, Saturdays are sacred for us. Saturdays are our family days. Dad doesn't work and I have no school so we go out for lunch, go shopping, watch movies or talk about what's going on in our lives during the evening and most importantly just spend the day together and share in each other's company. There aren't a lot of people out there like our family who leave off a day as "sacred family time." And of course there are exceptions to the rule sometimes but Saturdays are mostly our together time.
I don't do road trips or vacations with friends. I don't go out shopping with friends. I don't go to the movies much with friends either. I take care of all that stuff with our family, especially you mom.
We also watch soap operas together, something not a lot of kids do out there today. I never watched Friends. I don't watch Lost or Heroes. Instead, I watch good ol' Spanish soap operas with you mom.
There have been times when you, grandmother and I have played those good ol' classic board games that aren't quite cherished anymore because of the new technology.
All in all, I'm glad to have a good relationship with you mom. It's hard to hear friends talk so badly about their mothers and to see them not get along with their mothers either. When they say "I hate my mom," I think to myself I could never hate my mom. Not once have I told you I hated you and it never will happen. In fact every morning before I leave for school and every night before we go to bed, we tell each other those wonderful three words of "I love you" and hug and kiss each other good night. You've even gotten so tech-savvy with the cell phone that we even text each other "Love you" a few times a day. The love is definitely there and will be there forever and always.
Thank you Mommy for everything you've done for me through all these years. I may not say it enough but I'm sure you have the knowledge that I feel grateful for every little thing you do and have done.
I love you.
Happy Mother's Day.
Your baby,
~Jocelyn~
Mother's Day Contest
Mother's Day means a lot to me for so many reasons. First, it gives me the chance to honor my mother for all she sacrificed raising 5 children as a single parent. Money was always tight, and somehow, my mom managed to keep us involved in art,dance, swimming, camps, etc... She went without so much, to make it happen.
As a Mom, I learned how to make my own sacrifices. I never knew how painful it could be to be a mom until my daughter became a drug addict and I could do nothing to save her. Thankfully, she is clean (7 years) and now a mother herself. It's wonderful to watch her raise her little girl (she's a wonderful mother).
Mother's Day gives me the chance to reflect on 4 generations of woman in my family and the love we share and the common bond of being moms and being there for each other.
Makes my Day
Being a mother becomes really rewarding when my three-year old little girl, without any prompting from anyone, comes up to me on a very depressing day and says " I love you mommy. You are the best mommy. I very love you." and gives me a great big hug.... Nothing beats that.
Keep me AWAKE for every moment
My Mom is very special to me! She's always there to support, encourage, inspire. I enjoy sharing time with her whenever we get together. And am looking forward to celebrating Mother's Day with her as a daughter and a Mom myself.
I treasure my family and am so thankful for every moment we can share together, whether in person or long distance.
Wishing all Mom's a Happy Mother's Day!
Joanne
Being a Mom - Best Job in the World
Being a mom is the toughest, yet most rewarding job I've ever had and ever will have. My six year old daughter makes me proud every day to be her mother and call her mine. She is the best thing to ever happen to me and the greatest thing I've ever done.
It's the little things she does like giving me hugs "just because" or drawing me pictures when I'm sick or hurt, that make all the moments worth while. She is my mini-me and I see myself in her all the time, but I also see her personality developing before my very eyes. For example, sometimes she talks like a grown up (not the bad words) even though she's only in kindergarten and I just look at her in shock and awe.
It's not all sweetness every day by any means, but the good moments outweigh any bad day I've ever had. In fact, when I would come home after a bad day, all she would have to do is look at me and smile and I would know that nothing else mattered except being her mom and being there for her.
Definitely for my Mom
So, my Mom called me today and said, "Daughter, I know Mother's Day is coming up and ALL I want for it is to get a phone call from Josh Groban."
Having said that, she has been uncharacteristically obsessed with Sir Groban ever since he came out. She has taken me to his concert when he was in my town, she has driven across states to see him perform, she even drove over a weekend to be in the audience of a PBS special they were filming. This woman, my Mom, is all over Josh and is not afraid to talk about it. I don't know how else to describe her love for Josh and his vocal talent.
Now, why should my Mom receive a phone call for Mother's Day? Well, simply put, she is the best Mom on the planet. More expressively put, she is, without a doubt, the only reason I am alive today (minus obvious reasons, of course). She has helped me through the most difficult battles several times over the course of my life. This ranges from common childhood illnesses (and there were a lot of them), providing with me with the best medical care possible after falling into a tiger's pit at a zoo, helping me through many awful failed relationships, my wedding last year with my sanity attached, and most importantly: being my rock when I for several years battled against anorexia time and time again.
On a brighter note, she has also been there for me in my successes. She pushed me through high school and college. She cheered me on at the few sporting events I played in (so loudly in fact that I could hear her very clearly screaming my name on the other side of a football stadium). She was there for me when I picked out prom dresses, wanted to dye my hair crazy colors, or otherwise express my independence in my own "special" ways. She has laughed with me for 26 years, and cried with me too. She has made my life easier because she was simply there, cheering me on in whatever it was that I wanted to do. This little note does not do justice to why Mom should get a phone call from Josh Groban, her hero, but it is the least I can do because she is mine.
My mom is pretty freakin' awesome!
Mother's Day is all about my Mom . . .
I don't really think there are many 24 year old women out there who can honestly say that their mothers are awesome. Many of them love their moms, yes, but would they really want to hang out with them on a daily basis? Ok, I would be lying if I said that because, as it should be, my mom and I drive each other up the wall sometimes. But really, my mom is freakin' awesome! So here are a few of the many reasons why:
1. When I was 5, she decided to start up a Girl Scout Troop. When I was 18, she was still leading us into our college careers and grown-up lives. Who else would put up with 10+ girls through 13 crazy years (including puberty, boy-crazy phases, 100's of bottles of glue, thousands of boxes of Girl Scout cookies, tons of camp-outs, lots of crying, a billion ridiculous skits and songs, and goodness knows what else we put her through)?
2. Swim practice. Twice a day. 10 years. Me with no driver's license. Enough said.
3. Our first Josh Groban concert we went to was with another mom and daughter at Red Rocks in Colorado. The other girl and I had to go to the bathroom while we were waiting in line to get to the parking lot, so we jumped out of the car and ran to a port-a-potty on the side of the road. The line started moving and she and her friend drove off and left us because, Josh, she wanted to see you that badly. It's ok . . . I would have done the same.
4. How many 62 year old women do you know who have climbed 40 14ers (yes, that's a 14,000 foot mountain and yes, I said 40)? And how many do you know can say they did their last one (Pikes Peak) at the age of 61 and only 2 years out of chemotherapy for breast cancer?
5. Having a daughter with seasonal depression and dealing with her through high school break-ups, mid-college crises, and grad school uncertainties (from 1100 miles away) can't be fun. But she's never given up on me!
So Josh - do you mind if I call you that? - even if you don't call my mom (which you TOTALLY should!) on Mother's Day, at least you or someone else, will have read this and shared in my knowledge and belief of just how awesome, hardcore, amazing, and loving my mother is. Also she's one of those cool old people who's completely facebook savvy and told me all about this through a facebook wall post. I'm more than proud to be my mother's daughter. And I only hope that when I grow up and have a daughter of my own that she will look up to me the way I look up to my mom. Love you, mom! Happy Mother's Day!
"'You know,' she said,'even if she weren't my mom, I'd go out of my way to be friends with her.'"
~Sarah
My mom has been through a lot
My mom was diagnosed with chronic kidney failure 8 years ago when I was in 6th grade, and she has been doing dialysis for about 4 years now. She has had a few complications through the years that have put her in the hospital. Through it all she has been so strong. She tries not let my siblings and I see how hard this disease is on her, but as we get older, we are more and more able to see it. It's been hard watching her slowly become able to do less and less things with out help. She is a huge fan of yours and it would mean a lot to her if she got a call from you on Mother's Day. I hope you choose to call my mom. It would make her so excited! Keep up the singing. You are amazing!
M's Day
Mother's day has always been a special day for me. It's a celebration of a mother's love - and what my mom has done for her family! She has been my father's caretaker for the past 17 years since he his major and subsequent strokes. While she has had to be his "mom" for so many years, she has never failed to be a great mom to her three children.
She has never failed, and while sometimes I know she can be at a breaking point, she always pulls through. If I can be 10% of the mom she is, I would have exceeded being a great mom.
And... my birthday always falls around Mother's Day, so it's always extra special. :)
Mom in black and white....
It's difficult to express feelings in the non native language. So I decided to write a few words in spanish. Who does not understand is a pity, although perhaps a lightening if it’s not interpreted. I’m not a writer... only... from time to time (very long) I can be inspired by something.
Heredera de entrañable belleza,
que hasta la flor más bella envidió.
Dorada ráfaga de semillas,
que dulces sentidos despertó,
y tempestad de sílabas desató.
Qué dolor no exprimiste
en tu ciego y desventurado naufragio?
Picoteando tumbas,
anudaste desesperadamente
el dolor en tu corazón para siempre.
Escombros que sólo rompiste,
para ver los pájaros negros del alba.
Alma herida por alas de niebla,
embistes una muralla de dulces aromas, desgarrándote.
Y aún así te amo...... y anclo en tus besos..... mamá.
Asclepia
You Raise Me Up
Most people think that since mother's are the parents, they teach their children. For me, it it my daughter who motivates, inspires and teaches me. The day she was born, I felt that won life's lottery, and every day for the past 20 years she has been my greatest blessing. Brittainy is an eternal optimist, always looking for the best in every situation - even the bad ones - and always looking for the best in other people - even the most difficult ones. She lights up a room with her smile, and isn't afraid to tackle hard projects OR hard life situations. She mentors her Downe's Syndrome friend, Kirsti, not because it is her "job," but because Kirsti is truly her friend. Simply stated, if there were a single word that describes Brittainy it would be AMAZING! Brittainy is nothing short of my best friend, and because she embodies what is truly means to BELIEVE, she makes me want to be a better person.
Anytime we go places, people often stop us and say, "Wow, you could never deny you two are related," because we look so much alike - I'm flattered, but I can't say how Brittainy feels about that! We share hopes, dreams, magic moments, and a love for Josh Groban! For my birthday, Brittainy decorated my car with chalk and streamers and when I got inside and started my car, the CD started playing with my favorite Josh Groban song, "Believe." And, that is what Brittainy has taught me - to Believe - in myself and in good things. For Mother's Day, there would be no greater gift for me, than a call to her from Josh Groban - she simply wouldn't BELIEVE it!
Thank you for your time and consideration, and thanks for sharing your musical talent that inspires and raises us all up from time to time!
The best mom I could ask for!
The conversation that led to this post is as follows;
Mom: Hey, Em. I just got an e-mail about a contest to receive a phone call from Josh Groban on Mother's Day! All you have to do is submit an entry about what Mother's Day means to you & why.
Emily: That would presume that I love you? Ha-ha!
Mom: You're such a Stinkerbell! An-y-way, isn't this the least you can do for me since we had to sell our tickets to see "Wicked" on Mother's Day because you're flying to Italy that day? After I drop you off at the airport, I'll drive away singing to the "Wicked" CD. Actually, I'll probably be too sad to listen to it, so then I'll pop in one of Josh's CDs instead to cheer me up!!
Emily: Way to guilt trip me!
After that conversation and truly feeling bad about not being able to spend time with her on Mother's Day, I've decided to post why I love my mom! It is mostly the simple things like...
She visits me just so we can marathon our favorite TV show together!
She calls me on Monday nights at 9:30 so we can sing along to the theme song
of "Big Bang Theory." We like to see who's going to screw up the lyrics!
(Mom: 40; Emily: 1, or something like that!)
We go to Josh Groban concerts together! She drove 5 hours to pick up me & my college roommates, and then 2 more hours for us all to see Josh at his Philadelphia concert.
I'm grateful for how she has always encouraged and supported me in everything I do, especially singing. She never missed even one of my recitals, concerts, plays, or musicals!!
She went on a road trip with me on 103-degree August days while visited prospective schools!
And then there are those special "Mom" things she likes to say:
"Apples don't fall far from the tree. Nuts, too!"
"Every family is dysfunctional. it's just a matter of degree!"
"When you turn 70, Em, I'll still worry about you. That's my job as a mom.
I'll be 98 then. You know that I'm going to live that long cause I'll still
be making quilts from all that fabric in my sewing room!"
An-y-way. since I can't be with my mom on Mother's Day, how cool would it be
if she gets the phone call from Josh! It's too bad I wouldn't believe her.
I would just think she's being her usual, crazy self! Yes, we have a wonderful & strange relationship. I'm wonderful & she's strange! If Mom were telling the story, she'd say she's wonderful & I'm the strange one!
I love you, Mom! Good luck with the contest! And tell Josh I said "hello".
Mom
My mom is amazing, and I don't know where I'd be without her. She's my best friend. She's been through a lot, and she goes through a lot now, but she always put everybody else first. She's the greatest mom, and I'm so grateful to have her in my life. I'll be away at college for finals this Mother's Day, but I want her to know that I love her, I miss her, and she means the world to me.
Happy to be with my family)))
Hi, Josh!
I hope, everything is ok'))
Why Mother's day is special to me? Actually I can't answer... I live in Russia and we have such holiday too, but it seems to me that it hasn't become a tradition yet... It would be interesting to feel the atmosphere of it, to see how it is celebrated in USA))
As I see it - every day is special (or should be), because it gives us a new opportunity to give our love to our parents and to our children, to help someone, to do good... We just shouldn't forget about this opportunity)) And such holidays help us to remember it, maybe that is why they are important...
Now there is something for me to think over - I love such themes which bring my thoughts (I don't know how to say it)) to some global, philosophical questions - so thank you))
I have just caught myself at the thought "What is this for me - being a mother?" - Giving all the love, soul, knowledge, taking care... It is one of the meanings of life, it's tenderness, love, miracle, everything... difficult to express it clearly... but I know exactly that it is one of my wishes)) I am thankful to my mom, because she is doing so much for me and my little sister every day, every hour... And also I am happy because of this wish of becoming a mother, that she inculcated in me... I wish, I hope I could be like her... And of course I am greatful to my father, because he helps her to be such a mother, and she helps him... their power is in being together... I am happy to be part of our family))
It is impossible to express here even a little bit of everything which is now inside my head and soul...
Thank you for asking such questions - answering them (even for myself) has given me a lot!
Sincerely yours,
Ann
P.S. As I understood today is your mom's birthday - my greetings and best wishes to her)))
Happy mother's day!
Mother's Day
This is a first for someone who never signs up for anything, let alone ever enter a contest! However, thought I'd give it a try...THEN I began to read all the the truly amazing stories, experiences and heart-felt comments so many fans have written here about their mothers, grandmothers, as well as their own. I have been so touched by each and every one! As a daughter and mother, I too, have had many, many wonderful moments...and I feel that every day is Mother's Day! Even though I'm writing this, it's simply to commend each and every one of you for such wonderful comments. (wouldn't it make a great book, complete with photos of these lovely women!) Since this is a random drawing, if by chance mine is drawn, I would request that another be drawn in place of mine - there are SO MANY deserving ladies that would LOVE that phone call!!! You guys are amazing...have a wonderful Mother's Day!
Why my Mom is so special
I have always had a close relationship to my mom. I`ve always been able to talk to her about everything. Like every mother and daughter we sometimes have our bad moments too,but we always make up.
In my family we have this nice little "habit" of saying: "I love you", everytime we speak on the phone or see each other.My mother has always been there for me in good and bad times.
A few years ago there was a school shooting in my hometown, in my old high school (in which 8 innocent people lost their lives) It was the first school shooting ever to take place in Finland and needless to say It had a huge affect on everybody in my family and the people in my neighborhood. We all had to support each other during those horrible times.
Music has always been a huge part of my life and trough music I have found a lot of strenght to face the hard times in life but there are times when even music is not enough. A bit over a year ago I got very sick and I had to move back home to my mom`s place. The year 2009 was very hard on me. I had to take a long break from my studies and work. My mom was there for me to help me trough the long hard weeks and months even though it was hard on her as well and I know At times she felt very frustrated because there was nothing she could do or say to make me feel better. Being there for me and supporting me was the best thing she could have ever done and she did it. I know she would do anything for me and I would do the same for her. I am so very grateful,proud and blessed to have her as my mother and I love her to bits!!
...and she knows it. <3
Happy mother`s Day to everyone!!
Mothers day <3
When i grew up, I didn't have a mother. I lived with my grandmother and grandfather, from the age of 2 months. I would like to dedicate all my love to my grandmother on Mothers day. Grandma, you have loved me all my life, you have always been there for me, you have dedicated your entire life to me and now my children. Life has been tough for you, but you have always pulled through, you have never given up, you fought cancer and other illnesses just to stay alive for me and my children- who you love so much. Grandmother I love you with all my heart and I hope you will keep your promise to me- to live untill you are 100 years old (she is 87 now)
Happy Mothers day to you Grandmother, and to all you mum's and grandmothers :-)
All my love Maria Heiborg from Denmark
Mother's Day
As a stay-at-home-Mom of two young rambunctious boys, I actually make an extra effort to spend as much of Mother's Day together with my kids without yelling, time-outs, disagreements, etc. It's the day I sit back and learn to appreciate that much more these beautiful little miracles in my life. With them, I feel that I am truly loved and blessed.
My Daughter, My Angel
From the moment that I found out that I was pregnant and twelve hours labor, I was the happiest mother-to-be. Finally at 2:13 p.m. I held my baby in my arms for the first time and looked into her small face. She was mine and she was perfect. With her skin so soft, I counted each finger and every toe. The true and unconditional meaning of love washed over me. I never knew you could love someone so much. With her tiny hand in mine, I held my little miracle close as if only to breath her all in. I could see even then the adventure was to begin.
As time moved on, as time will do, I watched her sleep and listened to her every coo. From baby to toddler, I watched her grow from once a fragile baby to an independent child. With her first step and then a fall, a scraped knee, I kissed them all. From watching together her favorite show, "The Powerpuff Girls", her laughter and giggles filled the room. From the first tooth to grow in, to the first tooth lost, you could see her personality grow. As she drifted to sleep, I could see in her eyes that her imagination was working overtime.
Somehow I blinked and then school began. From first grade to fifth, I watched her learn the alphabet, reading, and her favorite, math. From programs and parent/teacher conferences, I could now see that my little girl was growing up and on the right path. With once being such a quiet child she now has a large vocabulary, a growing sense of humor and a sense of pride.
Now that the closing of the sixth grade appears, I feel the proud feeling and love of being a mom. As I wait for the school day's end I watch her run and talk with friends. With the permanent sound of your sweet voice flowing throughout my car, my daughter jumps in, looks at me and says, "Really Mom, Again? Do you own any other music?" Giggling, she reaches over to me gives me a hug and kiss and says "I LOVE YOU'.
Everyday I thank God for the wonderful gift he as given me and the opportunity of being a mom. I look forward to the new adventures she brings me.
God bless all the wonderful moms out there.
Proud of my mom!
Because it is a day to make her wishes,and do everything in heart.
I'm very ,very proud of my mom!She's an example for me,she's strong and courageous.Actually it was not always so,but learned to be help us.
My mom went to college and graduated in pedagogy with 42 years of age.This was not exacly the area of work she likes.She did it just to earn more and thus give us a better life.
I'm so sorry for not being able to help her more(financially speaking).I do everything I can to help her.I want one day to make a better life for her and be able to realize all the dreams that she left to dream for me and my sister.
I love my mom so much!She's the most important person in this world.If I can be half the wonderful woman she is already going to be happy.
Thanks, Mom
My Mom, also known as Gram to my 3 grown kids, and G-G (great Grandma) to my 2 young grandchildren, passed away the day after Easter and this will be my first Mothers Day without her. She was a longtime Mario Lanza fan and with Josh's arrival on the music scene, she joined me for Josh's performance in Tinley Park, IL a few years ago. We learn how to be parents from watching our parents, we learn to be grandmas from watching our moms. I'm workin on it. Thanks Mom.
I really don't need a call
I really don't need a call from you. I am so disappointed on how you have taken my choices, for artwork, and comments down. I think you have a beautiful voice, but call someone who believes in your ways more than I do . I am very sad. I used to respect you, and I don't feel that anymore. You are not a open minded creative arts advocate to me, and I just want to talk to my son and my mother.
If you want to see your icon more than mine, this is not a place for me. How odd you represent my words here with your picture. It seems strange you are comfortable with that...as an American, and "grown" man. You have sung "The Land of The Free" many times...how interesting it seems you do not support freedom of expression.
Perspective
Being both a daughter and a mother gives great perspective in life. One came before the other, but the latter is what truly strengthened my relationship with my mom AND my children. Every day, I am thankful for the opportunity to be both, and to hopefully pass along what I've learned to the next generation. Happy Mother's Day!
Shenanigans. My mom is awesome
Green Day. Relient k. The Devil Wears Prada. Paramore. August Burns Red.
I'm your typical teenage girl who listens to all the latest rock n roll, screamo, alternative, indie, emo, yaddayaddayadda. But I have a dirty, disgusting secret. I like to play Josh Groban around the house.
Now that your shock is gone away, allow me to explain how this pertains to mi madre. My mom is a quiet, laid back woman. She barely listens to music but when she does, its usually country and classical. Not really my piece of pie. I'm positive she doesn't care very much for my type of music either but she lets me listen to whatever I want. She just laughs when I put in some Metallica or Crystal Castles.
But some evenings, when I feel really classy, I'll turn up the volume on some Groban. And oh how happy my mom gets! She'll sit in her office doing paperwork, humming and swaying to the music. I'll do the dishes and as I hum along with her, I feel so close to her. Music divides people; Josh Groban brings me and my mother closer together.
And yes I am extremely embarrassed to say that cause its cornier than ethanol and cheesier than provolone. But it is true. And that's why I think it would make my mom smile a huge smile if she got a call from that "guy who sings really nicely, oh whats his name, Joe Fruppin? Jake Goobin?"
--gloria sainio
Why Mother's Day is Special to Me
Mother’s day is a special holiday to me because we celebrate the hard toil that our mothers have gone through to take care of us and let them have a break for once. We as their children show our affection to the max by letting them sleep in, make cards, clean the house, and cook for her. This is especially good for my mom because she needs day of rest and rejuvenation.
My mom means everything to me because she’s my best friend. She is caring, loving, wonderful, and she puts everyone first before herself. She has sacrificed and given so much in her life just to make sure that we have the life we deserve. She lets us be kids because she was not able to do that when she was forced to grow up quick at the age of ten. Throughout her life it has been nothing but bad luck. Sets of disappointment she had to endure; a mother with no support or guidance, an ex-husband (my father) abandoning her and leaving her with nothing. She had to search for a job, shelter, and provide food for us. In which she accomplished, but now (3 year later) she lost her job. She is strained from many hardships.
I’m blessed to have her as a mother. She is the best gift God has ever given to us and nothing can top that. I can’t live without her. Just the thought of it, is devastating to me. She’s irreplaceable. Lastly a call from you on mother’s day would make her very happy and she deserves it for all she went through. Also she thinks you’re very intelligent, talented, amazing, and she loves you, Josh. Thank you very much Josh! You’re the best!
P.S, Say Happy Mother’s Day to your mom for us.
Too many reasons of why I love my mom...
This is such a wonderful contest! She loves to listen to your music so much and always loves to hear me talk about you. Josh, you have certainly made your way into my heart but into my mom's as well! We love you!! There are so many wonderful mothers out there and my mom just happens to be one of them! My mom has been the best kind of a mom, a mom can be. She loved her mother so much that she knew she would always try to be a loving mom as well. My mom had 5 kids, which included two sets of twins, so she was quite busy.
My mom was a stay at home mom when my twin sister and I were growing up. She wanted to always be there for us and she was. She has always guided, supported and protected me, but never to the point to where I felt stifled. She mothered with a perfect balance of disciple and love.
These last several years have been very difficult for her. She is battling depression, has endured two knee replacement surgeries, and is a breast cancer survivor. And through it all, she has continued to try to be the best mother she can be. I honestly do not know what I would do without her. I love her so very much and am always so proud to call her MY mom!!!
my loving mom
hi josh!
of corse everyone loves their mom and wants their own mom to get a call from you.
i think my mom deserve it the moust because the last year she´s had some trouble with her heart, and still she allways prioritized everyone before her own needs. I have 3 siblings, and this last year has been hard for her. i would love for her to know how much we love her by you calling her on the mothersday.
there is no other person in this world that is more loving and caring than my mom. I moved out when I was 15 and she has been a major support, whithout her i coulden´t have done it.
I love har soo much and this would make my mom smile again :)
thank you josh for doing this and making someone a very lucy person by you calling :)
love from Ulla
My wonderful grandmother
While I love my mother, I'd really like to write about my wonderful grandmother.
My grandmother is 90 years old, and she is the rock in our family. Though she's now almost completely blind, and has had a lot of problems with her health, she still lives at home, and her door is always open. You're always greeted with a smile and welcoming words, and very often some kind of food she'll cook up for you. I think I can safely say that no one leaves her house without feeling uplifted and happier than they did when they were welcomed inside. Her wonderful sense of humor is remarkable – when I visited her in the hospital after she had broken her leg a few years ago, she just said «I won't be going dancing tonight, I guess...»
My grandmother cares for everyone, remembers everyone, and she's the most generous person I know. I really wish everyone could meet her. I don't know anyone who knows her who doesn't love her. She spends almost all her time thinking of good things to do for others, and spends almost all her money on others, whether it's donations to charity or gifts for her grandchildren. Her latest project is a book she will have made as a gift, one for each of her grandchildren, describing her memories with each of us, and I have been made secretary. She's told me many times that she wants to make sure we know how much she loves us. My good memories with my grandmother are more than I can count, and will always be with me.
In two week's time, we'll all be getting together at her place again, celebrating the Norwegian National Day on May 17th, and she'll have dinner ready for us, as is tradition. I can't wait!
Though we don't celebrate mother's day at this time of the year here in Norway, I think I will give her a flower next year, as well as my mother! :)
Maman
What a wonderfull thing to be mum! The unconditional, true love, the love you are waiting all your life is just there at the first cry of your baby. You need this love to survive, to fight again the
disease and to make the world turn. Be a mother is so difficult also,you try to do your best every day to keep your children on the good way and to learn them the essential things of the life.
Sometimes, your children are not agreed with you but you still love them till the end of your life.
I just want to thank my mother to be there every time I need her
and to forget me when I have done some mistakes.
But it is always easy to tell her ' je t'aime maman' when she is not near you.
Happy mother day to every mother in the world!
Moms & Families of Choice . . .
Many of us are lucky enough to have AWESOME Moms of our own--but what about those who don't have a Mom anymore?
Or, what about Ladies (like me) who cannot (or choose not to) have children of their own?
What about Step-moms?
I feel (and have always felt) that these folks all have a choice to make--they can avoid the issue, or perhaps become sad and depressed--OR they can Create Beautiful and needed "Families of choice!"
I have been Blessed by those around me (of all ages)who see me as I MOTHER everyone I meet! I am only 43 and have two wonderful stepkids whom I couldn't love more if I'd given Birth to them--and countless dozens of people who say that I am like another Mom to them! Mentoring is a powerful thing--and it gives back so much more than can be described!
This has been a Blessing to me--especially when the daughter of a Dear friend (a beautiful young Lady of 16 I know) recently said, "I so LOVE to hang with you!" Then she grinned ear-to-ear and proudly dubbed me "Nerdiliciously Maternal One!" =D
I support, and Love, and Listen, and scold (sometimes) just as I learned from the heart of my Beautiful Mother and from the shining Love of BOTH of my Grandmothers. What I have learned is this: you don't have to carry and give birth to a child to be a Mom--you just have to be willing to open your heart a little wider for others and to take the time to care.
I'll be celebrating this Mother's Day in the way we ALWAYS have: by calling My Mom in Delaware to wish her Love--and then by cuddling my three precious Long-haired Chihuahua babies (who have already bought and wrapped presents for me). Next, my wonderful hubby plans to create my favorite dinner (and BOY, can he cook wonderfully well!)--and then we will Light a candle to Remember his Mother (my second Mom) and all of our Grandmothers in the Sacred Eternity (while Josh's song "Remember" plays softly around us)!
We will even be saying a prayer for our Beautiful Mother Earth--who needs so much help from all of her children just now!
May ALL Moms Reading these words--whether they are Moms who have been Blessed with children of their own or Moms (like me) who have been Blessed with a HUGE family of Choice--have a Day as Bright and shining as they are!
Much Love & Light to All!!!
Mother's Day Wish
Mr. Groban,
My Mom would have to be considered one of your biggest fans. About a year and a half ago she was helping a new little old lady friend run some errands. The lady had a CD that she wanted played in the car while they drove around town. At the risk of sounding way too dramatic, that car ride changed my Mom’s life. She found music that made her feel young again. In my life there are few things I have seen her get really passionate about. Her family, her dogs, reading, and Sonics basketball have been her Dream Team of things she shows her love for, and your music has given her a starting five. Since that day, she has purchased, and I want to specifically say “purchased”, every one of your CD’s that she has been able to find. Some of that includes getting the overseas albums that you can only get online. I have witnessed her get into the car in an awful mood, only to return cheery an hour later all because she went for a drive and sang along with you at the top of her lungs. (For this, the entire family thanks you!)
On a personal level, my Mom is one of the most important people in my life. She has been there for me through break ups, death, and the loss of my favorite basketball team. Having dealt with the emotional rollercoaster I have put her on, she deserves to hear your calming voice on Mother’s Day!
You have helped her calm down so many times in the last couple years and made her smile with your music. A phone call from you on Mothers Day would make her decade. You will always have a huge fan in her and it’s makes my day to see her be so happy when she’s listening to you sing.
Sincerely,
Bill
My Own Thoughts
Hello,
Did Josh actually read each and every one of these wonderful stories to choose the finalists and randomly select the winner? If Josh had been able to read these with his busy schedule, I'd like to know if he shed a few tears, laughed, and marveled at these individuals who are his remarkable fans.
I read quite a few myself and amazed at the courage, strength, compassion, and sacrifices that so many have made for their families. I was pleasantly surprised to read contributions from members who we haven't seen or heard from in a long time on the boards. Josh brings out the best from each person. Although no denying how his fans feel about their own families, but that they love and adore Josh enough to share or bare their souls, whether they would receive a phone call from him or not.
The hope and dream of hearing from him was sufficient. Josh has told us how much he loves us and I hope these stories reaffirm how we feel about him. We probably wouldn't have taken the time to write these amazing stories and poems.
THANK YOU for all the wonderful stories. My eyes welled with tears as I delved into your personal lives.
It's probably inevitable that these stores will disappear, but I think it's a shame if they're removed or discarded forever. The proper thing to do would to save them in an archive, if possible. What do you say JG Team?
Take care,
Bonnie