Bear with me for today...

[3rdgeneration 6,471]

I changed my profile pic to a picture of my mother, who was a former Miss Auburn. We lost her in 2009 and today would have been her birthday. This has nothing to do with football, other than the fact that she was the most rabid Auburn football fan I've ever seen. She threw rolled up socks at the TV whenever the Bear was shown. I get the feeling she would be VERY excited about this football season.

Mods, you can delete or move if you want. I just felt the need...

Thanks

[ausaxman 27]

Thanks for sharing that (even if the post is moved, ect). I'm going to start doing that when Nick sabans on the tv.

[telling tiger 156]

Nice remembrance, she was beautiful.

[augolf1716 21,435]

I have no problem leaving it here for a while. Thanks for sharing

[FHeal 4]

Mom socked the bear.... love it.

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[WarTim 3,457]

Thanks for sharing. I lost my Mom last December. She was a huge AU Football fanatic too. God Bless !!!

[Ber798297 241]

Losing a mother is so hard... Lost mine in 2005 right before Christmas. She was a big sports fan and loved Auburn too. She was so proud that she and my Dad raised three kids who loved sports. Especially two girls (my sister and I) who fought over the sports page at breakfast. She was a huge Gator Hater!!

[JDUBB4AU 5,138]

Great picture. Awesome post. I know she would stoked about Lawson and cowart

[IronMan70 3,277]

3rdgen, That is a very nice remembrance of your Mother.

[GBAU83 212]

Good to know that the acorn did not fall too far from the Toomer's Oak. Great remembrance for you.

[augrad68 165]

She could be Miss Auburn today! What year did she hold the title?

[AU-24 3,119]

Awesome story, thanks!

[3rdgeneration 6,471]

I think she was amiss Auburn in 1951. Thank you all for your sweet comments. Just feeling a little melancholy. I bet she'd be on here if sheer were still with us.

[3rdgeneration 6,471]

I think she was a Miss Auburn in 1951. Thank you all for your sweet comments. Just feeling a little melancholy. I bet she'd be on here if she were still with us.

[AUStew87 326]

Just buried my father last week so I know how you feel. I believe this gonna be the hardest football season for me as my father was the biggest football fan I've ever known. Please post whatever memories keep your mother's spirit alive.

[ECHSfan 0]

That's a great tribute to your Mom. My Dad was an API graduate who loved Auburn more than anything. He died August 14, 2010 and to this day my family likes to say Auburn won the championship in 2010 because Daddy died and kept Bear Bryant from cheating. AU is so special.

[3rdgeneration 6,471]

AUStew87 and ECHSfan, thanks for sharing! We are so blessed to have become part of the Auburn family and to have that legacy. I KNOW that the biggest Auburn fan club is up in heaven and every Saturday is a rowdy time on the streets of gold! I think my mother had something to do with the 2010 season. She had the best seat of all!

Also, AUStew87, I will keep you in my prayers. It is a hard time, but it does get a little easier. We all have to experience it, this sad part of life.

[bikeriderga 134]

Thanks for sharing... Sorry to hear about your loss, which is also a loss for the AU family.

War Eagle to your mom, as the eagle flies with her to the ultimate orange and blue.

[JoeinPF 94]

Lost my wife last month. She a huge Auburn fan. We were married in Auburn almost 50 years ago. Have no idea how I'm going to be able to watch a game without her.

[mustache eagle 2,416]

Lost my dad 2 weeks ago. Huge auburn fan and early 60's grad. Was a big presence and loved Auburn. My kids and I are going to miss him tailgating this year.

[AURaptor 1,128]

Proper post , 3rd.

WDE

[McFU 205]

My condolences to all of the others including OP for your losses. I lost a cousin in July who was more like a brother than cousin. He was also a very big Auburn fan so every time I put something Auburn on I think about him and it feels just a little bit sad that we won't be watching any games together.

[3rdgeneration 6,471]

I am so sorry for all of these losses. I am picturing them all having a major celebration with each win this year. All the way into January, I hope!!!

JoeinPF, my dad couldn't watch our national championship in 2010. It hurt just a little too much. He's now able to watch games again,so time will heal some of that for you. I will keep you and all of the others in my prayers this season. The Auburn Family is with us for eternity.