Less than a week after my last post my beautiful mother slipped peacefully away to her heavenly home, probably feeling that it was past time to join my father, already there for many years.
My sisters and I miss them both so much but we are full to the brim with wonderful memories and so thankful to have been their four daughters.
Though her passing was not unexpected at 95 years old, the depth of the sorrow my sisters and I have experienced was more than we ever could have imagined.
Thank you for your thoughts and prayers for our mother's big family and for the families devastated by today's tornadoes in Nashville. All of our family is safe but so many have lost their homes and some the places where they worked and others have lost their lives.
Oh, Dewena, my deepest condolences on the loss of your beautiful mother. Such a lovely photo. I don't think we are ever ready to lose our moms, no matter what stage of life we find ourselves in. Hold on to your memories and may you and your sisters hold each other tight during this time. xoxo
ReplyDeleteI'm so very sorry for the loss of your mother. Praying for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful mother. That photo is so precious. Losing a parent, no matter their age, is devastating. I hope the support and love of your family and friends and faith in God helps during your grieving journey. Much love to you. xoxo
ReplyDeleteYour mother looks so vibrant and lovely in the photo.
ReplyDeleteI am very, very sorry for your loss. I pray that the Lord will comfort and console you and your sisters in your grief.
Thank you so much, Briana. I wasn't able to reply directly to you so I hope you'll see this and know that I appreciate your comment.
DeleteMany hugs and keep all those memories close! Love your photo...I have one very similar...just a snippet of life in post-war years! Sandi
ReplyDeletearen't pictures a treasure? and this one with its obvious JOY is so wonderful!
ReplyDeleteit matters not when they leave us. they are simply Mama! Always.
and the hole in our hearts is there until we meet again.
sending you love DSM.
Thinking of you at this time. No matter when our mothers die, it is a wrench and a great sadness.
ReplyDeleteBless your mom for being with you and your family this long. I'm smiling as I send love and prayers for her. You indeed have a reason to look back and smile, as I did when I lost my mother (and father).
ReplyDeleteSending love, prayers, and good thoughts, dear Dewena.
Jane😘
Dear sister,
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing.
As thankful we are that Mom has gone to be with our Heavenly Father & our Dad, I have that feeling of loss heavy in my heart. Guessing no one can understand except you & our two sisters.
And surely all when their Moms pass away.
As we will be playing for her this Saturday “I’ll fly away” her request by her favorite Willie Nelson!
Love to you, my dear sister. I'm so grateful for you and Teresa and Jenn.
Deleteoh...sorry to read about your mother's passing and that is such a sweet photo of you and her. And, so much that happened in Nashville. just so sad.
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet memento! The expression on your beautiful mother's face is one of pure bliss - her adorable baby girl's second birthday must have been such a happy occasion! She, too, had many, many wonderful birthdays during her lifetime, surrounded by her loving daughters and their families, I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteThe first rendition of 'I'll Fly Away' that I ever heard was by Alison Krauss & Gillian Welch, and their soothing, heavenly harmonies hypnotized me, so I can understand your dear mother's special request.
Thinking of you, sending love and prayers.
Poppy xoxo