My mom was in the newspaper on her first (leap) birthday. She would have turned 15 1/4 today. I love you mom!
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Showing posts with label Mom. Show all posts
February 28, 2013
September 19, 2011
September 19
On September 19, 2011 I went over to Palmer Lake Park to walk around and reflect on the past year without my mom. I sat there for well over an hour just talking to myself. I really needed that! I also tried to find the perfect place to stand to take this picture. I wanted to capture the red house on the hill where my parents lived and the lake where she spent her last happy moments walking around with my dad. I do have to say this picture means a lot to me.
October 8, 2010
What If There Were No Moms?
Mom's Eulogy
I lost my Mom unexpectedly on Sept. 23, 2010.
Here is the eulogy I wrote for her....
We stand here in Age Order because that the way my Mom would like it!
Cindy
Wife
Mom
Grandma
Daughter
Sister
Aunt
Niece
Cousin
Veteran
& Most importantly FRIEND to all
Mom, these are the words I've found for you.
you WERE
Beautiful, Generous and had a Big Heart
Independent, Strong, and always a hard worker
Creative, Passionate & you thought of every detail
Positive, Uplifting & Encouraging us along the way
Funny, Adventurous and had a contiguous smile
• You loved playing games because it brought people together
• You loved to cook to gather the ones you loved
• You made every Birthday and Holiday Special
At Christmas, we had so many Christmas Trees in our house... In the living room was a Formal Victorian tree in the Kitchen had a Christmas tree with cookie cutters, In the Family Room was usually a Live tree with sentimental ornaments you couldn't bare to part with because their was a lot! You also gave us each a Christmas Tree for our bedrooms and let express ourselves
• When you met someone for the first time you wouldn't shake their hand, you would say "I'm a hugger" & grab them.
• You never liked to miss out on the any action. Now, you never wanted to be the center of attention but you were always on the sidelines cheering us on.
• You never pushed us, you let us be ourselves
• As kids, we all bragged to our friends that our Mom was SPECIAL. You were special because you were left handed and you had a leap year birthday. You turned 14 1/2 this year just like Jazzy is now.
• You moved back to CO 1 year ago & remarried Dad. We are thankful for this last year.
• You've raised 4 great adults and 2 wonderful grandkids. We will make you proud
• Mom, this room is filled with YOUR love, we all feel that right now.
You will always be our connector, You've gathered us once again, this time it's to honor YOU!
Here is the eulogy I wrote for her....
We stand here in Age Order because that the way my Mom would like it!
Cindy
Wife
Mom
Grandma
Daughter
Sister
Aunt
Niece
Cousin
Veteran
& Most importantly FRIEND to all
Mom, these are the words I've found for you.
you WERE
Beautiful, Generous and had a Big Heart
Independent, Strong, and always a hard worker
Creative, Passionate & you thought of every detail
Positive, Uplifting & Encouraging us along the way
Funny, Adventurous and had a contiguous smile
• You loved playing games because it brought people together
• You loved to cook to gather the ones you loved
• You made every Birthday and Holiday Special
At Christmas, we had so many Christmas Trees in our house... In the living room was a Formal Victorian tree in the Kitchen had a Christmas tree with cookie cutters, In the Family Room was usually a Live tree with sentimental ornaments you couldn't bare to part with because their was a lot! You also gave us each a Christmas Tree for our bedrooms and let express ourselves
• When you met someone for the first time you wouldn't shake their hand, you would say "I'm a hugger" & grab them.
• You never liked to miss out on the any action. Now, you never wanted to be the center of attention but you were always on the sidelines cheering us on.
• You never pushed us, you let us be ourselves
• As kids, we all bragged to our friends that our Mom was SPECIAL. You were special because you were left handed and you had a leap year birthday. You turned 14 1/2 this year just like Jazzy is now.
• You moved back to CO 1 year ago & remarried Dad. We are thankful for this last year.
• You've raised 4 great adults and 2 wonderful grandkids. We will make you proud
• Mom, this room is filled with YOUR love, we all feel that right now.
You will always be our connector, You've gathered us once again, this time it's to honor YOU!
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