this is the song that reminds me of my mom .....


She sat all alone on a bus out of Beaumont
The courage of just 18 years
A penny and quarter were taped to a letter
And momma's goodbye in her ears
She watched as her high school faded behind her
And the house with the white picket fence
Then she read the note that her momma had wrote
Wrapped up with 26 cents
When you get lonely, call me
Anytime at all I'll be there with you, always
Anywhere at all
There's nothing I've got that I wouldn't give
And money is never enough
Here's a penny for your thoughts
A quarter for the call
And only your momma's love
A penny and a quarter buys a whole lot of nothing
Taped to an old wrinkled note
And when she didn't have much she had all momma's love
Inside that old envelope
When you get lonely, call me
Anytime at all I'll be there with you, always
Anywhere at all
There's nothing I've got that I wouldn't give
And money is never enough
Here's a penny for your thoughts
A quarter for the call
And only of your momma's love
Oh its been years since momma's been gone
But when she holds the coins she feels her love just as strong
When you get lonely, call me
Anytime at all I'll be there with you, always
Anywhere at all
There's nothing I've got that I wouldn't give
And money is never enough
Here's a penny for your thoughts
A quarter for the call
And only of your momma's love
Here's a penny for your thoughts
quarter for the call
And only your momma's love

and this is one that reminds me and my sis of Mom ... We Miss you and we Love you- and we had - "The Best Days " with you...

I'm five years old and it's getting cold
I've got my big coat on
I hear your laugh and look up smiling at you
I run and run
Past the pumpkin patch and the tractor rides
Look now the sky is gold
I hug your legs and fall asleep on the way home

I don't know why all the trees change in the fall
I know you're not scared of anything at all
Don't know if Snow White's house is near or far away
But I know I had the best day with you today

I'm thirteen now and don't know how my friends could be so mean
I come home crying and you hold me tight and grab the keys
And we drive and drive until we found a town far enough away
And we talk and window shop till I forget their names

I don't know who I'm gonna talk to now at school
But I know I'm laughing on the car ride home with you
Don't know how long it's gonna take to feel ok
But I know I had the best day with you today

i have an excellent father
His strength is makking me stronger
God smiles on my little brother
Inside and out he's better than I am

I grew up in a pretty house and i had space to run
And I had the best days with you

There is a video i found from back when i was three
You set up a paint set in the kitchen and you're talking to me
It's the age of princesses and pirate ships and the seven dwarfs
Daddy's smart and you're the prettiest lad in the whole wide world

Now i know why all the trees change in the fall
I know you were on my side even when I was wrong
And I love you for giving me your eyes
Staying back and watching me shine and I didn't know if you knew
So I'm taking this chance to say that i had the best day with you today

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Your mom sounds like an amazing lady. My Grandma is kinda the same but not quite as out going as far as coming out of Grocery stores with phone numbers. She's always been a graceful and kind lady. One lady in our church said that when she first met my Grandma that she thought she had seen the face of God. My Grandma was diagnosed with liver cancer 2years ago this march. They told her at the time with treatment she had 12-18months to live and with out treatment 6-9months to live. She refused treatment and is going on 2 years, the doc's don't understand. I know she's hanging on for a reason but part of me wishes she would let go because she has no quality of life and is suffering. She's on her way out but she's travelled a long road with this cursed illness. I miss her now and she's still alive but she's not the Grandma I knew.

bumping this up for mom

Your mother was so lucky to have a daughter like you.Your mother sounded like such a sweet,beautiful,and loving mother.I am so sorry to hear about your loss.I found out my mother had breast cancer almost three years
ago.I have also watched my mom go through chemo,radiation,and some surgeries.I have seen her hair fall out and grow back in a couple times now.I wish she would be able to beat this and our family could go back to being the way it use to be.It is so sad when I go to my parents home.And their is no dinners being cooked or at holidays no house decorated.My mom is not the person she was she is sick all the time or very tired from all the medication and chemo.She sleeps almost all day.I have one two year old son who I found out I was pregnant with a month before we found out she had cancer.It was very stressful to be pregnant and have your mom go through something like this.She was not able to come to the hospital when he was being born.I didnt get any help from my mom during those first couple month with a new baby.I worry everyday about her and I put prayer requests on many sites for her.The cancer she has is very strong and continues to grow.I wish I could say I tried to do as much as possible with my mom during this time.But I am very tired and stressed from it all.And when I do try to visit with her she is very out of it from pain pills.I dont know what to do.Thank you for writing this post about your mother it made me smile and I am going to try harder to be as much a part of her life as possible.You are a inspiration to others.May God bless you always.

this is a very lovely discourse. I was just thinking of my mother who passed away on Sept 15, 2005 from complications of multiple myeloma. She suffered for a while too and I miss her sooo much. A few months before she passed away we were looking for wigs for her. I just talked to my aunt tonight (my mom's sister). My daughter has cancer and is facing her 3rd surgery on Wednesday. I know my mother is watching over her. It was good to hear my aunt's voice because she sounds like my mum. she too was my only parent so I get what your saying. I really feel for those of you losing your mothers but your will always have them. And to you RockNMetalChic... thanks!!!

I am sorry I made a mistake by thinking you were a girl.Your mom was very lucky to have a son like you.My prayers are with you.I think it is great you joined this site to help others deal with a parent having cancer or the loss of a parent to cancer.

Now I really feel stupid.I just looked at your profile and it does say female.The new picture threw me off.Sorry.I dont think I can delete the last post.

thinking of my mom a lot lately- thought maybe i would bump this up and someone would read it and find some inspiration or hope or feel that they are not all alone...... love ya Mom ! :)

What beautiful posts. You were blessed to have a special mother. My boyfriend of eight years is getting hospice care for his cancer. He has been the best friend a person could have. He has helped me raise the grandkids that came to live with us when their parents were not their for them. He has never questioned or complained, just did what was needed. He said one day why when he was happy with a family for the first time in his life was he losing it. I did not know what to say. I will miss him so much and the world will lose a great quiet man.

The song The Best Day also reminds me of my Mom. I sang/played that to her a few times. I just lost my mom to colon cancer, too. I just wanted to say that you're not alone... I feel just like you do. Big hugs and support to you.