This afternoon I�ve been packing the truck for my next Fort Knox trip. Since it�s gonna rain tomorrow I figured I�d need some extra towels in the truck, and I knew I had some in my truck tool box. Anyway, I pulled out a clean, folded hand towel and smelled it just to make sure it was clean. It was clean... and it smelled just like my mama�s house used to smell. Mom passed away back in March, and I reckon I put this towel in my truck soon after she passed away. So now I�m just sitting here on my truck tool box, thinking about my mom as I type this thread.

Fella�s, this 46 year old man sure misses his mama. But she�s definitely in a better place now, and I wouldn�t wish her back here for anything. Too much arthritis pain, and that damned cancer. I can only imagine the sights, sounds, and wonders she has experienced in the time she�s been in Heaven. I�m looking forward to that day myself sometime in the future. I thank God that Jesus died on that cross for me, my mama, and all of us.

Y�all wish me luck this weekend on Knox. Hope all of y�all that can go tomorrow slay a giant.

Good luck kill a big one!

Good luck sir. That cancer is evil. Be thankful for the good memories. Typically it is songs that remind me of people in my life that have passed.

Poignant and powerful post...
Thanks, and good luck!

Must be some pollen in the air.

Needed a good positive read today. Really makes you appreciate for the ones who are still with us and makes us smile that the ones who are not; are in a much better place. Good luck and maybe your mama will send a good'un past you this weekend

Know what you mean

I hope you kill the biggest dang deer ever after that post. I'm about to call mamma right now and check on her. God Bless you man.

I actually just hung up the phone from talking with my mom before I saw this post. I always say a true southern man is always going to be a mamma's boy and that's meant as a compliment. I always tell my boys that no matter what happens in life to make sure they take care of their mamma.

Claims.....need to call my mom tonight and just say hi.

Know what you mean Rep. I lost mine 10yrs ago to cancer and dad 12 yrs. This 54 yr old feels it every holiday season because that was their favorite time of the year with the kids and grandkids. 1 month after she turned 60 and a month before he turned 62. Smoking and Cancer are the devil.

Took my dad. He had just turned 50.

I feel for you, man. Glad you had the years with her that you did.

Lost my dad 2 months ago...there isn't a day that goes by nor will there ever be hence forth, that I don't think about him. Damn pollen got me all tore up

Good luck! Shoot a good un up their for your Mom Derek!

On the same thought process, my mother is 90, lives across the street from us, real good health, got her out of Selma after 50 yrs.', 3 yrs.' after father passed.

So goes to a church in the area that is pastored by a pastor from her church in Selma. so I take her the 1st time she's in Prattville. Well mom how you like the church? her answer it's nice but there sure are a lot of old folks!

My mama will be 70 next year. I had lunch with her and my aunt today and it was terrific.
I�m guilty of getting busy and not seeing my mama as much as I should, even though she lives just across the road.
She said �Remember when we used to have lunch together every Friday?�
I said �That is starting again.�
That happening and your post are as clear a sign as I�ve ever had: See my mama more.
Thank you, Claims.
My wife lost her mother in May. She�s told me several times: the holidays are going to be tough.
God bless you and all who are still reeling from grief this season. Knock one out In Kentucky, brother.

Good luck on your trip. I know exactly how you feel....my Mom went to heaven this past Easter morning. She was 90 and I was very fortunate to have her that long. I am looking forward to the day I see her and my Dad again.

Good post!! Good luck Derrick.