Filed under: Friends of Rob & Emily
I was glad to get your e-mail and spend a few minutes thinking back on fond times with your mom…it feels like yesterday.
I remember sitting at the table at your house with your mom on one of the many times we would hang out at your house. She and I had some great talks sitting there at your kitchen table while she wrapped her hands around a warm mug while many of us slipped in and out the back door to drink some cold beer (even thought it was sometimes way too cold outside).
One time when I was at your house I remember someone (probably Crista ) putting the Sir Mix a Lot Song Baby’s Got Back on the stereo. Your mom turned to me and told me that she really loved that song and thought it was great. I remember how surprised I was, but also how cool that she had such a great sense of humor and could appreciate that silly/dumb song. I mean…how many of our moms would have even known what that song was, let along known the words and thought they were funny?
One of the other things that I will always remember about Shery was that she never failed to ask me how my parents were doing, which I think speaks to how thoughtful she was.
Another memory that really stands out is of her trudging in the bitter cold to watch Rob’s soccer games at Captain Shreve’s soccer stadium, with a bunch of blankets thrown over her shoulder. As you know, it was not easy for her to get around, but I don’t think she ever once considered not choosing to sit out in the freezing cold to watch us play.
I know you will get lots of other memories from other friends, some far more meaningful than mine. I’m just glad I could contribute in a small way to preserving the memory of a great person who above all else was always really, really cool.
