Hello everybody, I'm Connie. Let me first say that I think Soundclick is so wonderful. This is a great way for us all to share our music and life with each other. I have always loved singing. When I was a child, I would make up silly songs, just to make people laugh. Looking back I realize I was beginning my journey as a singer and songwriter. When I got older, those silly songs developed into meaningful ones. Songwriting for me is kind of theraputic, I can express my feelings to others, and if they can relate to my song, then I can touch them too. For me that is what it's all about, being able to reach into someone's heart. A local radio station here in our area, airs a program on Monday nights, that spotlight local talent. They call it the "Home Grown Country Hour", the show has really "GROWN" (pardon the pun). But it's a great outlet for singers and musicians to put their music out there. The Disc Jockey that hosts the show has told me that my song "You'll Always Be A Part Of Me" is one of the most requested songs during that hour. I'm so glad that people have been touched by that song, because I wrote it during a time when my Mom and I weren't speaking to one another, and I didn't know what to say to her to make peace, I couldn't stand it when she was upset or disappointed in me for choices I made that she didn't agree with. So I wrote that song and sent it to her (She was living in Jersey at the time). She didn't mention the song for quite a while, she was a little stubborn, but several years later, when she was diagnosed with cancer, she dug out the song and finally listened to it. I had almost forgotton about it, 'cause nearly ten years had gone by. She finally told me how much the song really meant to her. So I decided to cut a "real" demo on it to surprise her on her birthday (the original copy was just a rough cut). My husband did all the music on it for me, and thankfully we finished it in time for her birthday. She really loved Her gift, very much, but sadley, She passed away 12 days later. Not long after that I asked the Program Director at the local radio station if he would air the song on Mothers Day, as a dedication to my Mom (this was a few years before the "Home Grown" country hour existed). I hope others will enjoy this song here on SoundClick, as much as my Mom did. Because that song will "Always" be the one that I am most proud of!!!