I don't listen to Country, but someone told me about this song today so I listened to it on you tube.  When I listened to the words I couldn't help but think of Amanda and how she has no contact with her Mother.  Amanda doesn't talk about it at all to me because I think that she's afraid that it will hurt my feelings, but I know that a girl has to think of her Mother, especially during special occasions. 

I wonder if I will be a good enough substitute for Amanda on those occasions.  It was me with my hand on her shoulder during confirmation.  It will be me wiping the tears from my eyes helping her get dressed for her prom, marveling at my little girl who is growing up.  It will be me blubbering like an idiot at graduation because I'm not ready for her to move on and me who lights her candle at her wedding. 

I know that Amanda will think of her biological Mother on these occasions, but I hope that she will always know that I think of her and love her as my daughter.  Hope may have given her life and her nose and some other features on the outside, but I gave her my heart and my love and hopefully some warmth on the inside. 

I love you baby girl...