Laura Benanti Instagram – I have to share this story because it has filled my heart with so much peace, joy and comfort and I can’t keep it inside! ✨ Last night I had the pleasure of performing with my musical husband @therealtoddalmond for the @sinfoniagulfcoast gala. ✨ Two nights ago I was sitting on the beach in beautiful Destin Florida, watching the waves, the sky, the moon. And the ache of missing my Mamoo made my heart feel so big and sore. I let the tears wet my face and I said out loud “Mamoo if you are still with me give me a sign. Please show me that you’re still here with me because I need you”. Last night at the concert I spoke about my Mamoo and a lovely woman in the front row looked up at me and said “I called my grandmother Mamoo!” I have never met another person who called their grandmother Mamoo. ✨ And there she was. I burst out laughing because my Mamoo, brilliant and bold Elsie Jones, has never been known for being subtle! ✨ She will always be with me. Last night she told me so.