Happy Birthday Mom

And she loved me so......I know she always will....

 

 

 

It is my Mom's Birthday tomorrow. It always came close to Easter,

sometimes even on Easter Sunday. But this year it is on Good

Friday. I don't quite know how the timing of Easter is determined.

Two years ago, Mom passed away on Good Friday, but it was on

April 22nd in 2011. This year when I checked my calendar to see

when Good Friday was, I was a bit taken aback to see that it was the

same day as her Birthday. At first it bothered me. But after thinking

about it for a bit, I started to feel better. Good Friday since 2011 will

always be felt a bit more 'deeply' than ever before. I am confidant

that where she is now, Birthdays don't really matter any more. But I

am here, and her birthday will always be special. I have a card for

her, like always. It may seem odd, but I know I have done that more

for 'me'. No matter when Good Friday is on the Calendar, it will

always be a very important day in my Personal Life. There is One

who sacrificed so much for me, more than I can ever imagine, and

there is my Mother who I know throughout her life, sacrificed so

much for me as well. A Mother who made sure I always was well fed,

had warm clothes on my back, had the safety of a roof over my

head, and more importantly, made sure I felt truly and totally LOVED.

Thankyou Mom, I know whose example you were following and I am

so very grateful that on your Birthday, you will be in GOOD

COMPANY. XO XO XO

I am not sure why it is so important for me to post a Birthday Tribute to my Mom here on PN. My Love and Feelings won't be transmitted any better from this 'portal' than my 'heart'. But there are so many here who became a close knit support system for me during her illness and passing, and without their prayers, emails and little notes within critiques, I am not sure I would have managed as well as I did. I don't think you ever manage 'really well' at a time like that. But what a blessing it was to have the friendship of so many here on PN during that time. And I will never forget those kindnesses. We are more than just people who like to Post images here on PN. We are in our own way a Family. So many reach out to others when they sense they need more than just Photographic help. It is that 'Human' element that is an important connection here on PN and I will always be grateful that it exists here. Thank you sincerely, all of you who have ever visited my pages and left your critiques and kind words of help, inspiration or encouragement. I will always be GRATEFUL.

 

Most sincerely, Gail

Beautiful card Gail. And beautiful sentiments. I know how you feel on that day that will always be special. My own mother passed away on mother's day, so I know how special a day can be.

All my best,   Bill

Hi Gail,

  Beautiful tribute to your mom.  They may be gone, but will never be forgotten.  Take care, Patsy

What a nice way to remember your mother!

The date of Easter varies from year to year because it is tied to Spring equinox. Easter falls on the first Sunday, following the first full moon after Spring equinox. As you know Spring equinox is March 20th or 21st. Happy Easter V+G

 

 

 

 

 

I am so glad you explained that to me. I was truly stumped. Thankyou for your kind remarks, I still miss her so much.

I know too well how much you miss your Mom and how she will always be in your heart. Thankyou for your kind remarks, you were one of the first ones who reached out to me during that difficult time and I will never forget your kindness.

Most sincerely, Gail

I recall you telling me that your Mom passed on Mother's Day, odd how this happens, and on these days we never forget the blessing they were to us. Nice to hear from you Bill.

A touching tribute and a lovely-looking card, Gail; I think your mother really would have appreciated your efforts and thoughts for her...

I hope that the energy you put into creating this card may provide you with some comfort and joy, remembering your mother as well.

 

(BTW, Easter falls on the first Sunday after the full moon, following the March equinox (spring).

best to you, Marjolein

Hi Gail,

The love, the respect and the feelings that you have for your Mother are well portrayed in this image and your words.

Warmest Regards, Mike

A picture that is an epitome of ennobling thoughts.

Gail,

Beautiful & tender tribute to your mother.  Nothing is ever wrong with showing or sharing love in this world. 

Rick

Gail:  What card to you Mom!  I know that she feels your love.   

You were so supportive that whole time, and I know you understand so much how I feel, I had a real special image I was trying to find of Mom and I, but couldn't find it. I know she knows how much I love her, 'it's just the MISSING that I still am dealing with'.

 

Many thanks Tom,

best always, Gail

You are right Rick, even if they are no longer here. Best to you always, Gail

I know you understand how I feel Mike, you must feel the same quite often about your Mom, you were so devoted to her. Thankyou for sharing your thoughts with me.

Warmest thanks, Gail

You know, Gregory and Verena mentioned the Equinox as well, and as soon as they did it all came back to me. Yes, the time spent I think was very therapeutic, and healing, somehow comforted me.

Thankyou Marjolen for your thoughts and understanding,

Gail

What a sweet image! Really nic use of color and adding the two photos was a good idea too. They add a lot, both meaning and visually to the image. Excellent work.

This is a presentation for everyone that reads it to be in touch with deep loving feelings my friend. You know how to assist others to be aware of their feelings. Warm regards. Thank you for bring so many memories to my mind and heart. Jorge.

Your kind words are so much appreciated.

you have such a big, sweet, heart Jorge. I do appreciate your visit and 'connection'

Warmest regards, Gail

Remembering your Mom on the 2nd anniversary of her passing.  I'll experience a first Mother's day without her next month.  You've already faced it twice.  They say it gets easier with the  passage of time.  We shall see about that.  Maybe it's time to celebrate in a different but still meaningful way. 

Yes Kathy, I think there are always ways to celebrate 'Mother's Day' and we find them out for ourselves I think. For me, it is remembering the days of laughter, times when she held me close, or I held her close. But I also remember how hard she worked when we were young, years when I never really knew better. That was what Mom did. I did appreciate it, but I never really knew, how tired she must have been, and there were probably days when she wished she was not spending nearly her whole day at the Wringer Washer. We have it so easy these days, and still we complain at times.

 

You will find each year a bit different. I find that 'honoring' our Moms' is very important. I hope you find 2014 a bit easier.

Your friend, Gail