Dearest Friends.....
Many of you have been following my blog for quite some time now...
Some of you are new....
I adore every one of you.
You have been there for the 'Spouse' and me...
sharing happy times...
crazy times....silly times...
and some pretty rough times....
over the last year and a half.
At the end of my last post...I asked for your prayers.
You sent them.
I felt them.
They wrapped around me like a soft and cuddly quilt.
They have warmed my aching heart.
You may have guessed...
this is the difficult post I have not really wanted to write...
but I must.
It's not about quilting this time around.
This time it's about
Family...
It's about my
Dearest Mom.
Her struggles are over.
Yes dear friends...
She is reunited with the love of her life....
Above is a picture of my dearest parents when they
first came to Florida just a little over 6 years ago.
Truly Love Birds.
Mom joined Dad early Friday morning, Sept.6th.
He'd been waiting four long years for his bride to return.
I am happy in knowing at last...
she is pain free....clear of mind....
Safe in my Daddy's arms again.
I chose today to post this blog.
It would have been Mom's 94th birthday.
Thru it all....she Always smiled....
And she had style...
She found my sunglasses on one of our drives...
they became hers....
Always....
Not too long ago...Bob found these glasses below
She Loved them!
Last year for Valentines day I made her the wallhanging at the top of this page. I gave her that along with a silk scarf in pinks and purples I had hand dyed just for her.
She thought it would make a great
Hair Bow
Such the Fashionista!
(I just love this picture)
Always.....
I almost fell over one day when I visited...
and found Mom had gotten a 'mani'....
She thought she was pretty snazzy!
And of course...
you see her holding her Favorite snack...
She loved her chocolate....
Oh that Smile....
Always....
And next to chocolate...
she loved her Bob....and me
This was taken at her "Senior Prom"....
And of course you know...
She loved her
Pink
Last March was her last hospital stay...
even then....Smiles....
(I'll tell you a little secret...WHY Mom was smiling so bright...I told her I would send this picture to her 'special friend' - Mark Lipinski - he was in the hospital about the same time for his kidney transplant. Mentioning Marks name...Always brought a smile!)
Home from the hospital...in time for Easter....
a beautiful basket from our dear friend Sandie.
Shortly after this picture...Hospice was called in.
Mom was getting weaker...losing weight...and random pain began.
For a while she rallied....
She gained back a few pounds...
She almost
Always
wanted her chocolate...
We had several good weeks...
But I felt her disappearing...
little by little.
There were good days...
and bad.
She was always happy to see me and Bob...
but the one person again who could really make her smile...
was Mark. He even sent her short videos telling her "HI"
That sweet sweet man took time from his own struggles after his surgery
and gave precious priceless minutes to Mom.
I will always be grateful to him for making her smile.
Always....
I am so very grateful for the wonderful caregivers at her assisted living...
they treated her with love...and in the end...were there for her last moments.
She told them all that she "loved" them...
The end came suddenly...
unexpectedly...
...but it was peaceful.
I am grateful for that.
I didn't make it in time for her last moments, and that will haunt me...
but I know she was thinking of me...I know I was loved as well.
Mom had quite a following 'here'...and thru my pages on FB.
She loved when I read her the comments from friends...
Of course she didn't understand the whole 'virtual' world...
but I believe
she knew she was
LOVED by so many.
And she loved her music...
just a few lines from one of her favorites by Irving Berlin...
(with a little 'tweek' from me)
We'll be loving you....
Always...
With a love that's true...
Always...
Not for just an hour...
Not for just a day...
Not for just a year...
but
Always....
Blanche Kaffel Zdon
Sept. 18, 1919 ~ Sept. 6, 2013
Rest in peace and joy my precious Angel.
Love you
Always....
(Dear Friends...I hope this explains my lack of responding to so many of your comments over the last few blog hops....I read every special word...you always kept my spirits up...even when you didn't know I needed it...please know now that it will be awhile til I'm back 'in the swing' of blogging....mid October is my plan....til then...thank you for your kind words, thoughts and prayers.
Always....
Lynn & Bob
The Thimblemouse & Spouse
Sending you lots of love from my little place in the world. It must be so difficult to loose such a darling mother. But to know sh's safely reunited with the love of her love is comforting.
ReplyDeleteBig hugs and lots of love, Ria.
(the Netherlands)
Hugs from a friend. I too know what it is like to loose a mom. Another hug! Mary Ann
ReplyDeleteYour mother is the epitome of happiness! You can see that in her smile. I am so very sorry for your loss. I lost my mom in 2009 and it still feels like yesterday. I wasn't there when she passed either and it haunts me as well. Your mom and dad will both watch over you from afar just as mine do. Rejoice in the life she lived... because by that smile you can tell that she really did live.
ReplyDeleteLynn, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. I know, as well as she and many others, you have nothing to feel haunted or guilty about when it comes to the love and care of your Mom. It is natural to feel that way, but you were there when it counted, when you were needed. Always! Your Father, her husband and the Heavenly Father was there to take her home! She loved you more than you'll ever know. May you have many happy memories and all those wonderful pictures to help you through the rough times and when they aren't enough, May your friends, and especially your best friend, Bob, step in with hugs and kisses! Love you girlfriend!
ReplyDeleteLynn, I am so sorry for your loss. I know how you feel because I lost my mother too. I still find myself picking up the phone to call her. Please don't feel bad about not being there. She loved you and I am sure you were in her thoughts. She knew that you loved her and that must have been a great comfort to her. Just know that you are loved very much. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteHugs to you & your family, Wonderful post - I wish I had known her!
ReplyDeleteIt is never easy to loose someone you love so dearly. May all of the wonderful memories lift your heart during the most difficult times.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful tribute to your mom. I can feel the love in every word. Many of us have been where your are today and pray for peace and strength for you both.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing. I know it is hard, but know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteThis was such a touching post and a beautiful tribute to your mom. I can see her personality and what a character she was just by looking at the photos. I'm so sorry for the loss of your sweet mom...you'll be in my thoughts. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteMy deepest sympathies for your loss, Lynn. What a lovely tribute to your mother. That wonderful smile and I assume, sense of humor were passed on to you. May she rest in peace with your dad.
ReplyDeleteLynn, I am so sorry to here of the loss of your mother. I can see by your pictures that you inherited your sense of humor and lovely smile from your mother. You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
ReplyDeleteWarmest hugs to comfort you during this most difficult time. Becky
ReplyDeleteHi Lynn and Spouse....well you know how I feel, as sad as I know you all have been, this tribute really does bring your MOM to life in so many of our hearts. I always felt I knew her through you. How nice to have such a beautiful tribute and to know she is reunited with the love of her life and you always have her as close as the beating of your heart...x
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about your beloved mom. Such a touching tribute to your mom.
ReplyDeleteIt's quite obvious that you inherited your mom's great sense of humor and big smile. One thing that nobody can take away from you are the great memories you have of your mother. I do know what you are going through. When I lost my mom, I felt like an orphan. My thoughts are with you.
It is very comforting to know that she's reunited with her true love. Sending lots of good thoughts your way. I've been where you are. I lost my mother 17 years ago, but I know she's in a better place. You have such wonderful memories of your mother and that's wonderful. Hugs to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing such a beautiful tribute to your Mom. I miss my Mom too, and she was born 9/24/1919, same year and month as your Mom. Sewing comforts me when I am missing my Mom as I have lots of memories of watching her sew. You have so many beautiful memories of your Mom, and her beautiful smile and kind spirit really shows through in your post.
ReplyDeleteMy deepest sympathies on the loss of your mother. I lost my mom 20 years ago and my dad 17 years ago. I still miss them.
ReplyDeleteYou have written a very loving and wonderful tribute to your mom. I will continue to keep you in my prayers as grieve.
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Best love and hugs from Scotland, Lynn, I always loved your "Mom" stories as they reminded me of my own mother. You looked after her so well, and she knew it. xxx
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about your mom. I enjoyed reading about her. I hope you will have many happy memories to help you.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry that you lost your mom. She sounds like a very special lady. That smile is wonderful.
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