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I was 6 years old when I saw The Muppet Movie in the theater. I knew there was something special in the lyrics and I knew it spoke to the child in all of us even when I was still a child. I recall that it brought tears to my eyes and still does to this day. I think about my life and all who have came and gone and that there's something special in all of us that we leave a little bit with the people we touch. I remember sitting with my mom one day, as you all know now she is battling stomach cancer, and I just asked her why did daddy leave you? My question, from a 6 year old, struck her hard and tears welled up and she simply said "because he didn't love me" , I began to cry with her and said, "well I love you". We have had a special bond since that day, even separated by 1600 miles we feel one another and I knew something was wrong prior to learning about the cancer trying to take her away from us. Now once again, my purpose, my goal is to calm her heart, to quell her fear. I don't want my mom to be scared, I want her to know that there is something at the end of rainbow.
MissDeeds
(7,499 posts)I don't know what made me cry most, your post or that sweet song. I am so sorry for what you and your mom are going through, but it sounds as if you have been blessed with a strong and loving relationship. Hopefully, that will bring you both strength to face the days ahead, and you will have many more wonderful days together.
Puzzledtraveller
(5,937 posts)It really began to hit me as I made this post. It is a lot to process and you think when you get this kind of news you will react suddenly and emotionally but I'm finding it's not always like that. This helped me to open the floodgates and your kind words helped push me toward realization. Thank you for feeling, for your empathy. I value that greatly.
Xyzse
(8,217 posts)Ahhh Kermit.