Delaney: I was just re-reading the blog you posted on about the concert you were so looking forward to and the sadness you now have having to attend the concert alone. Losing one so close to you is never an easy thing to go through. I extend my sympathies to you but give you credit for going to the concert any way. Many of us here have had difficulties this year that have found coming to this blog and sharing those difficulties or not, but just being surrounded by people who share a love for the music of SNC and listening to the music has given the ability to experience the joy in that music and the kindness of the men of SNC which seems to be so uplifting just to be here and hear that incredible music--you begin to feel like smiling again and a new peace settles into our being. May you find that as well and remember the joy of being with your Mom!

I wanted to say a very heartfelt thank-you to everyone for your comments. (I include the earlier ones I missed - didn't realize I could comment on the profile.) I do truly appreciate all the kind words. There have been many such unexpected kindnesses from all over in the last few months and please believe me when I say they do help.

The concert last night was incredible. Mom's empty seat was next to me, but it was more bittersweet than painful, for which I am grateful. I kept thinking of the Mobile concert - watching Mom watching the guys with a huge smile on her face. I know she would have been thrilled with last night as well.

And I did get my copy of the box-set photo insert signed, without the tears I worried about. It was a pleasure to be able to say hello to them again.

Thank you all again, and I hope you all have a safe and happy holiday!

Delaney, I'll be thinking about you tonight while you are at the concert. Thank you for sharing your experience and emotions...they are very precious. You and your mom shared so much; I hope those memories are a comfort to you. Enjoy tonight - you know your mom wants you to. Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year.

Delaney: I just read your post and have tears for you and your family. What a beautiful statement you made and know what the concert this year will truly mean for you. Sorry can't begin to express the pain you have experienced but knowing how much you were able to share with your Mom and your obvious love for the music of SNC, what better way to remember your Mom as her spirit will be with you when you are at the concert!

I'm so very sorry for the loss of your mother. The concert may well be a bit of a challenge, but I have a feeling your mother will be right there with you, smiling away. God bless and Merry Christmas to you and your family.

Delaney my prayers are with you. I lost my mother in 1998, she was 65. That first year of firsts without her was really hard. Things do ease with time but I still find the holidays hard. Enjoy the concert and yes your mother is going to be there with you both in spirit and in your heart. Have a blessed Christmas.

Delaney, I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Anytime you need someone to talk to, a kind word, friendly e-mail, encouragement, or just to reach out, please remember that us SNC fans are here for you. Please e-mail me anytime you need ANYTHING. tina.gaston@gmail.com

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this time.

-Tina G.

I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I recently lost my mother and wish I could have shared my love of SNC with her as you did with your mom. We did plenty of things together, and often our expieriences were around music. I often think how she would love this music and laugh when I imagine she would tell me to finally play something else in the car! I'm sure every time you see SNC now will have a new meaning for you. I am convinced that no matter how old we get, we still need our mothers. Just remember, yours will always be with you. And, when you reach to pick up the phone to tell her something...it's okay...she already knows.