“Mama--Mama--I want so many things... I want so many things that they are driving me kind of crazy...”

“Mama took me in her arms and held me tight. Her embrace was hot and she smelled like sweat, dust, and grease, but I wanted her. I wanted to crawl inside her mind to find that place that let her smile and sing through the worst dust storms. If I had to be crazy, I wanted my mama's kind of crazy, because she was never afraid.”

“Mama told me to make a special point to remember the best times of my life. There are so many hard things to live through, and latching on to the good things will give you strength to endure, she says. So I must remember this day. It is beautiful and this seems like the best time to live and the best place”

“There are so many things that I want so badly to tell you but I just can't.”

“mama taught me waste not want not. i try not to waste but i'll be damned if i don't want.”

“I am so happy, to be your mama.”