Quick background - my mom has had cancer for 11 years - it is now terminal, we haven't been given a time line. She went into hospital a couple days ago and she'll likely be in there for a few more days. She lives on her own. I'm the only child. My mom has 2 sisters. Between my Aunts and I we try to see mom as much as we can. Mom lives a distance (1 1/2 - 2 hours).

I have made my mom a card and I would like to put a nice verse in it but I can't find a good website. On the front of the card is a tea cup which is done in Iris fold (a type of paper folding) and I have put a teacup/teapot/spoon sticker on the front with some white pearl beads on the bottom.

My Aunt and uncle are going to see mom tomorrow and I'd like to get the card finished and dropped off for them to take.

Any ideas/help would greatly be appreciated. TIA.

By Colette on Friday, October 27, 2006 - 05:13 pm:

I think instead of a verse, I would write her a letter telling her how much she means to you and recall some fond memories when you were growing up.

By Cybermommyx4 on Friday, October 27, 2006 - 06:39 pm:

Melissa,

I'm so sorry to hear of what you're going through right now. I sat for a moment and pictured the card you described...I am also an only child...tea and teacups have a special importance in our family...anyway, the following is what came out...I hope it helps a little. You and your family are in our prayers. {{{HUGS}}}

A little tea and sympathy
is not enough this time;
It can't wash away the pain you're in,
Or force the sun to shine...
But sometimes when I'm feeling down,
I'll make that cup of tea--
And the warmth will help remind me
Of the love you've given me...
The comfort and the sweetness
Won't take away the pain,
But it can help us to endure it
Until the sun comes out again...
Someday we'll be together
In a way that will not cease--
But until then, tea and sympathy
Might bring a moment's peace
In a world that we cannot control
No matter how we've tried
Until the rain stops falling
And our tears have finally dried...
I hope you know how much I love you
And how much I ALWAYS will
You have given me a lifetime's love
And enormous shoes to fill...
When my little boy looks up at me
And says "Mommy, I love you!"
I'll remember when *I* said those words...
So many times...to you.

By Bea on Friday, October 27, 2006 - 07:08 pm:

By Breann on Sunday, October 29, 2006 - 06:13 pm:

When I count my blessings, I count you twice.


Life isn't measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.