Yesterday my sister Jen and I interiewed my Mom on Story Corp--an oral history project sponsored by the Coporation for Public Broadcasting. The project gathers stories of everyday people. The stories are archived into the Library of Congress and--if you have a good story---it is broadcasted on NPR.
My Mom told her story--starting with her decision to become a nun. She told of the joys she had of being a 2nd and 3rd grade teacher and her struggles with her loss of individuality. Her life choices led her to a wonderful guy (my Dad)...and then of course to motherhood.
I won't ruin the story---because we hope it will air on the radio.
Thanks Mom--for telling the world your story--and for being the best Mom anyone could ever ask for! We love you~
That is so cool Di! I hope you get a heads up if it airs, as I want to hear her story!
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Di this is wonderful! Is there a link to listen to it online if it becomes available? Please let me know!
ReplyDeleteI was just thinking about you the other day when I heard a really touching story played on storycorps -- I'm so glad you and your mom and sister got to do it!! I would love to hear her story...
ReplyDeleteThanks guys for your messages! It was a really great experience!
ReplyDeleteYou know--you can interview your parents and send it in to Story Corp--check out their website!
D - Have you recorded her story? I remember about this event on NPR. I would be interested to listen to it.
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