Sunday, May 11, 2014

Mom

"Everything I am or hope to be I owe to my mother."

Abe Lincoln


No one can or will ever take her place. 

She was kind, generous and the most positive person I’ve ever known.  She was always there for us.  Her three children, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren meant the world to her and she was our world as well.  She was our rock, our mentor and made our world a happier place.

My Mom lived a simple life.  She enjoyed cooking, gardening and reading…and she loved her night time television shows.  That’s when she relaxed and unwound.  She loved to laugh and you could often hear her laughing out loud at some silly comedy show.  Just thinking about it brings a smile to my face.

The above photo was taken on her wedding day, September 9, 1941.  Two days later, my Dad was deployed to England as a member of the Armed Forces during WWII where he served for four years.

My Mom lived with Mr. Painted Quilt and I during the last year of her life.  After a brief but courageous battle with cancer, my Mom passed away on June 23, 2006.  Not a day goes by when I don’t think about her.

I miss you, Mom.
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20 comments:

  1. andrea@tidelinequiltsMay 11, 2014 at 7:00 AM

    What a beautiful tribute to your Mother. I am sure her soul is smiling...
    Hope your day is filled with all things lovely.

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  2. pauletteMay 11, 2014 at 8:26 AM

    Your mother was a remarkable woman. Every mother should have a tribute half this wonderful!! PS...The apple doesn't fall far from the tree! Have a lovely day!

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  3. ElyteMay 11, 2014 at 8:28 AM

    Hold on to your wonderful memories. You are her legacy.

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  4. ElyteMay 11, 2014 at 8:28 AM

    Hold on to your wonderful memories. You are her legacy.

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  5. Kathy ... aka NanaMay 11, 2014 at 9:27 AM

    What a beautiful tribute to your mom.

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  6. TerryMay 11, 2014 at 10:38 AM

    Happy Mother's Day! :0)

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  7. Lee Prairie DesignsMay 11, 2014 at 11:25 AM

    Beautiful post and tribute of your mom.

    Happy Mothers Day to you!

    Carolyn

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  8. Margs Primitive QuiltsMay 11, 2014 at 11:58 AM

    That is a beautiful message .Happy Mothers Day to you.

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  9. SheilaMay 11, 2014 at 2:41 PM

    Your mother sounded like a very special person , I can understand why you miss her . Happy Mother's Day .

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  10. jolandaMay 11, 2014 at 5:47 PM

    What beautiful words on this mothersday. I know how you feel. My mom past away september 2010 and I still miss her so very much every day!

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  11. JanetMay 11, 2014 at 8:22 PM

    Lovely tribute.

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  12. BevMay 12, 2014 at 1:04 AM

    Your Mom was a treasure. I'm glad you had her in your life. A very beautiful tribute to her. Bev

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  13. Janet O.May 12, 2014 at 1:28 AM

    I hadn't even read Paulette's comment yet and I was thinking the exact "apple" quote!! : )
    Nice tribute, Kaaren!

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  14. SusannahMay 12, 2014 at 2:15 AM

    Some days...when I think of my Mom....the only way I get through it , is to remember something she said or did. She was my idol...my rock. She was so creative and fun. I know exactly how you feel. Your Mom sounds like a sweet and special lady. Hold your memories close.

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  15. margaretMay 12, 2014 at 2:51 AM

    like you my Mum passed away in 2006 at the grand age of 92, how I miss her, we must all carry our Mum`s in our hearts they are irreplacable

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  16. KnitwitsowlsMay 12, 2014 at 10:35 AM

    what a beautiful tribute for a stunning lady
    Frankie
    http://www.knitwits-owls.blogspot.co.uk/

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  17. SueMay 12, 2014 at 5:03 PM

    What a touching tribute to your Mother. Thank you.

    While my Mother is living, she has dementia and has not known us for the last two years. How I miss talking to her. We did not always agree, but I knew that she was always in my corner.

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  18. dorothyMay 13, 2014 at 4:32 PM

    I lost my mom to a stroke & blood clots unexpectedly in Jan of 2000, you Mom has the same eyes that she had. Still miss her and want to call her and ask for advice. But, now I am the grandma/mother of the family and only can hope I do it half as well as my mother and grandmother.

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  19. TomMay 14, 2014 at 12:51 AM

    awesome post, tom

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  20. BarbMay 16, 2014 at 11:28 AM

    lovely post. That is one of my favorite quotes.

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