Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Here's to you

A few weeks ago, driving in my car, listening to the radio, I found out, courtesy of NPR, that the sound of your mother's voice physically lowers your stress level.  Whether you hear her voice in person or over the phone, your stress levels decrease. This is science.

I was reminded of this tidbit today when I overheard the boy wearing skinny jeans and a northwestern sweatshirt, standing outside the Clyde Building, answer his phone and say, "hey Ma....." I waited for a second, and then I knew his stress level had decreased.

Then I remembered my Mom's voice. And I felt the need to express how grateful I am to my Mom. For her voice of wisdom and love which she so willingly shares with me. Thanks Mom. I love you.

3 comments:

bRITT said...

Lizzy. This is a great post. You are great.

Unknown said...

So true...sometimes I just think, I need to call mom, but it's not necessarily because I want to dump all my problems on her, but just hear her voice. Talking to mom is enough sometimes.

Unknown said...

I love this post.
I love mom too.
I also love you.