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My son wrote a song for his Grandma...it's called "Home" and it is posted on his Myspace site, I would love to share it with you. It's written from her point of view, and I find it heart-wrenching, and sweet. A good reminder to us all to see things from their point of view.
I'm posting it in honor of my mama. http://www.myspace.com\thevinylaffair I sure did miss you this Thanksgiving Mama, first one without you in our home. We missed you so much, as you lay sleeping... almost home. Bonnie bonniejeans@satx.rr.com “Every time you forget that character is one of God’s purposes for your life, you will become frustrated by your circumstances.” — Rick Warren |
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Bonnie, your son is very talented. The tribute is simply beautiful.
Trouble and the Grace to bear it, come in the same package. |
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Oh, Bonnie,
That is beautiful! Is your Son singing it? My Nephew has a young band, also, playing in clubs around here. What a talent he does have, Bonnie, and what a sensitive young man he must be. Congratulations. Have you thought of playing the song for your Mama? The melody alone is so soothing. Maebee maebee1@comcast.net (former caregiver of MIL) "Be not forgetful to entertain strangers; for thereby some have entertained angels unaware." Heb 13:2 |
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couldn't listen to it. Something went wrong. I will try it again.
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http://www.myspace.com/thevinylaffair
I'm having a hard time posting the URL. Yes, my son wrote it and sings it. This one is him, without the band... thank you for taking the time to listen to it. It touches my heart every time I hear it... Maebbe, he wrote it the weekend mom went to the hospital, by the time she got out she didn't seem to be able to hear too much anymore. But she did love his music, I dragged her to several of his concerts.  Thanks for taking the time to listen to it. Bonnie bonniejeans@satx.rr.com “Every time you forget that character is one of God’s purposes for your life, you will become frustrated by your circumstances.” — Rick Warren |
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Beautiful dear Bonnie, truly beautiful, what a talented and caring son you have.
Blessings. Patricia "Let your heart guide you. It whispers, so listen closely" --The Land Before Time "Friends are like stars... you don't always see them, but you know they're always there." -- Hulali Luta "Into the Mist when someone you love has Alzheimer's Disease" http://www.intothemist.us |
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Thank you dear Mum. I am indeed proud of him. And his song captures the terrible "lostness" that is AD.
Bonnie bonniejeans@satx.rr.com “Every time you forget that character is one of God’s purposes for your life, you will become frustrated by your circumstances.” — Rick Warren |
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Beautiful song and what a lovely voice your son has. You must be very proud of him.
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That was very soulfull...I will let my son listen to it later on tonight
thank you... |
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Thank you for taking the time to listen to it...it was difficult for me to share here because I find it very personal....
I was a bit disturbed by the background whispering "I have been waiting for you, who are you?" "You say you know me, do I know you?" "Mommy, stay with me" ...every pharse quoting my mama in the last three years...but my son insisted since it is written from my mother's point of of view it must be poignant and sweet, yet confused. Like our dear ones with this disease. Poignant and sweet, yet confused. Bonnie bonniejeans@satx.rr.com “Every time you forget that character is one of God’s purposes for your life, you will become frustrated by your circumstances.” — Rick Warren |
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Bonnie, Beautiful, and so sad as well. Your son has a rare gift. Susan
Lost Mom to Brain Cancer 1986. Lost Dad to Vascular Dementia 1996. Lost MIL to AD 2007. |
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So touching, so beautiful, so true...Loved it
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It was beautiful, but I couldn't make out all the words. Can you possibly post the lyrics? There was a button saying "lyrics" but it didn't work for me.
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Oh my.... Leaves me speechless.Thank you for sharing.love Katerin
Do small things with great love. Mother Teresa Books That Have Helped Me Into The Mist by Deborah Uetz A Grace Disguised - How The Soul Grows Through Loss by Gerald L. Sittser |
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Thank you so much for sharing this...
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Thank you to all you that have listened to the song. The correct url is:
www.myspace.com/thevinylaffair Here are the lyrics: Please forgive me, but I don't know who I am Half as well as I know the lines of your face I know it's crazy, but I let go of your hand And I don't think that I can take the look of this place... You're telling me it's home. Please allow me to just stand back and watch The world and it's confusion as it stands. I'm thinking maybe, if I stay silent and still A thought of peace will cross my mind, of a familiar time And I won't be afraid. Forcing memories of a happier time But colors fade and all the faces change You're trying to tell me That everything's fine behind an unconvincing smile And all the while you're trying not to cry. So sing me comfort until I fall asleep And promise you'll be here when I wake up Tell me secrets of a life that you swear I use to live And promise me that soon I'll be Some place I'll call home. Written in honor of my mother, Beverly Teachout. Bonnie bonniejeans@satx.rr.com “Every time you forget that character is one of God’s purposes for your life, you will become frustrated by your circumstances.” — Rick Warren |
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Well, I finally heard it again and with the words that you so thoughtfully posted, I cried buckets. My husband and I listened and read the words. Reminds us of my Mom always wanting to go home and how we try to reassure and redirect. Last night she made little "hobo" bags out of her pajama tops and stuffed them with the contents of two dresser drawers, getting ready for the trip home. Thank you so much for sharing this, Bonnie. I know you must miss your mother.
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Dear Sam, Little hobo bags...that touched me and almost made me cry too. oxo Katerin Do small things with great love. Mother Teresa Books That Have Helped Me Into The Mist by Deborah Uetz A Grace Disguised - How The Soul Grows Through Loss by Gerald L. Sittser |
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I stayed with Mom until late last night, when I got home I kicked off my shoes put on a CD, and crashed on my couch and said "Ahhhhh".
I knew I was home. Many of our loved ones do not have that feeling anymore, may never have it again this side of heaven. Nothing is familiar and like Sammi says, they are packing their little hobo bags to go..... home. I find it to be one of the most heart-wrenching aspects of this disease. Thank you for taking the time to listen to the song. Thinking of Sammi's mama with her hobo bags just made me weep, with her. Katerin, as I sat last night and held my mama's hand, I wondered at how you can have someone right next to you, you can reach out and touch her.... and yet miss her so terribly. Bonnie bonniejeans@satx.rr.com “Every time you forget that character is one of God’s purposes for your life, you will become frustrated by your circumstances.” — Rick Warren |
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Bonnie,
I know what you mean so well. My only option until I move to be with Mama is to call her on the phone. We used to have the best conversations and it was really the times when she was at her best too, I am not sure why. I miss that now. The calls are hollow now and fragmented..short. I can tell she isn't enjoying them and it leaves me missing her. I think I am feeling the impact of losing my Daddy and my Mama at the same time. I want to pack a little hobo bag and go home too but that home is not there. I'm so grateful that so many understand my pain and come here and talk so openly about it. We can cry and rejoice for each other....love Katerin Do small things with great love. Mother Teresa Books That Have Helped Me Into The Mist by Deborah Uetz A Grace Disguised - How The Soul Grows Through Loss by Gerald L. Sittser |
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I remember when you lost your father, and it is so sad you are loosing your mother so soon as well.
Wow. I can relate with YOU ate wanting to pack that little hobo bag and tunning away from it all. All that is left to us is to leve them through it. My mom answers very rarely, almost never opens her eyes, but when I hold her hand and sing near her good ear she smiles and gently squeezes my hand. When I say "I love you mama" every now and then she is able to answer, with her eyes closed, "I know you do, honey, I truly know you do." Perhaps you could send your mama pictures? of you at work, you in the garden....and write on the bottom "This is me, missing you." so she can look atthem in her clear moments and know you are still there. You may think this is weird but I gave my mom a baby doll. I said I wanted her to have some company while I was at work. She laughed like it was silly but she held her every day and slept with her at night. Sending you gentle hugs, Katerin... don't second guess yourself, you are doing all you can. I have no doubt your daddy would be proud. Bonnie bonniejeans@satx.rr.com “Every time you forget that character is one of God’s purposes for your life, you will become frustrated by your circumstances.” — Rick Warren |
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www.myspace.com/thevinylaffair
I am shamelessly bringing this to the top because I love this song. Yesterday I decorated my mom's room for Christmas and sang Christmas carols at the end, as I held her hand. But at the end, before I left, it was this song I kept singing. I wonder if in her spirit, she is catching glimpses of "Home". I hope so. I hope she her spirit is comfortable. Bonnie bonniejeans@satx.rr.com “Every time you forget that character is one of God’s purposes for your life, you will become frustrated by your circumstances.” — Rick Warren |
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Bonnie, I love the song too!
Somehow I feel your Mama hears the music and her heart is filled with it's joy! Trouble and the Grace to bear it, come in the same package. |
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Bonnie, I don't think a baby doll is weird at all..I find it very endearing. Thank you for your words of kindness....always just the right words. I think about you and your Mama often. God bless us all. Do small things with great love. Mother Teresa Books That Have Helped Me Into The Mist by Deborah Uetz A Grace Disguised - How The Soul Grows Through Loss by Gerald L. Sittser |
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Beautiful! Thank your son for this song and thank you for sharing it.
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Do small things with great love. Mother Teresa Books That Have Helped Me Into The Mist by Deborah Uetz A Grace Disguised - How The Soul Grows Through Loss by Gerald L. Sittser |
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Bonnie, your son is an extraordinary musician and songwriter. "Home" brought on a big bucket of tears. I listened to his other songs too. He is so very talented. You must feel very proud.
I'm sending his link to my daughter who is also a musician. I think she'll love his sound. I think of you and your dear mama often. You both are alwys in my thoughts and prayers. Thanks for sharing this. Bee Bee |
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Bonnie, I loved the song! It is a wonderful gift, to be able to release your inner most feelings into lyrics, and put them to music.
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 I loved the song too, but how appropriate that I could not hear the song, just look at those moving words.....maybe thats how Mom see's the world, no music just words, and the hobo-bag....she says everyday....well I used to have a home.....my stomach aches for her to be back in her home in Fla. If I could have just stayed out of her decisions to move here and just spent the summer in Fla. with her, she loved the only home she ever had, Dad never had visions of a HOME for us, oh well, time to move on, and just love them, both of them, I feel so blessed to be 56 and have both parents alive. I want to see Dad so much, maybe even spend a month in Ohio for CHRISTmas, but taking Mom might not be a good idea. I would give my life for that....I wonder if she would be this way IF I'd only stayed out of her decision to move back to MD. ...I missed her so, I hope when I hold her hand, I can think especially think of the last line of your song........thx for sharing, and, letting me.ZOEY M |
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Bonnie,
I was able to read some things you wrote in Ask Dutchy about your mama and I am always so moved by the words you use when talking about her. Your tenderness for her just shines so bright. oxo Katerin Do small things with great love. Mother Teresa Books That Have Helped Me Into The Mist by Deborah Uetz A Grace Disguised - How The Soul Grows Through Loss by Gerald L. Sittser |
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Dear Bonnie, Wow! You and Mama must be so very proud of your son. What a wonderful young man he is. I'm not surprised because he has great role models. He is very talented. The lyrics are very profound. I cried like a Baby! when I listen to his song. Sorry that it took me so long to respond. Sometimes, words fail me, when the tears are falling...... God bless your family. Love and peace, Marcie Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible. St. Francis of Assisi |
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Have a blessed day all. Do small things with great love. Mother Teresa Books That Have Helped Me Into The Mist by Deborah Uetz A Grace Disguised - How The Soul Grows Through Loss by Gerald L. Sittser |
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My son sang his song at my Mom's memorial service... it was very moving.
Bringing it to the top because I am just so missing my mama. Bonnie bonniejeans@satx.rr.com “Every time you forget that character is one of God’s purposes for your life, you will become frustrated by your circumstances.” — Rick Warren |
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Dear Bonnie,
I just wanted to let you know that you've been in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and keep your family in His care. Love and peace, Marcie Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible. St. Francis of Assisi |
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bonnie,
i just now read your post and listened to your son's song. how touching and poignant! thank you both for sharing it with all of us. i think in the morning i will play it for my dad, he SO loves music. |
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Thank you Marcie and nsw... I appreciate the prayers so much.
I can't believe it will soon be a month since my mama passed away. My son wrote this song based on what he heard her say while she lived with us.... I know when I hear it again now that my mama is finally where she longed to be: Home. There is so much peace in knowing that. Bonnie bonniejeans@satx.rr.com “Every time you forget that character is one of God’s purposes for your life, you will become frustrated by your circumstances.” — Rick Warren |
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