Laura,

Someone here has in their siggy about living life hard and going to the grave, slidding in, in a wore out body?? Know that one I'm talking about?.. Sounds just like my Mom's attitude about life
That's in my siggy and it is SO true. Your mom and mine sounded like they could've been related.

When my Mom found out she had cancer, she and my Dad made "final" arrangements, if you know what I mean. We were all sitting around talking about it, and my Mom says excitedly, "Yeah, it's in a great spot too! Right near the road. So if you want to stop by and visit, cool! If not, just drive by and throw the flowers out the window!" I think that's where my daughter got her spunk when she was diagnosed with brain cancer. The will to live is amazing.

I've never forgotten that and laugh everytime I think about it. I wish I had a car while I'm here in CT interviewing to go visit. But that'll come soon enough when I get here permanently on October 29th.

K9Karen,

I'm so sorry about your Mom. They say pain heals with time, but there is always that empty, lonely feeling where your heart is. At least I know that's with me. My mom never saw me get married, never knew her only granddaughter, never saw her grandson grow up to be the wonderful man he is. But I know she was with me every step of the way and still is. When I made a DVD of my Dad, "Wind Beneath My Wings" was played. It reminds me of my him. We never went to bed without a hug and kiss. Cuz you just never know. I tell ALL my friends and family how much I love them. I never got the chance with my Mom OR my Dad. I regret it, but I know they knew I loved them.

Captain,

Thanks. It means alot to me. ((((((((HUGS)))))))))

Kelly,

THAT's why I was so sad last night when I PM'd you. And, to add a little more pain, my Dad would've turned 78 years old tomorrow, Oct. 12th.

Oh well, life DOES go on!!