Today would have been my mom's 79th birthday. Unfortunately, she died a little over three years ago, which was too early as far as I was concerned. But my mom lived with great physical pain the last years of her life and so I'm glad that she is relieved of that discomfort. She was such a special person, even though I know I am biased. When I spoke at her funeral service, many people came up to me to tell me how special she really was. I am so thankful for her influence in my life and I miss her very much.My mom had such a love for her family. She loved holidays, family get togethers, reading cookbooks and trying new recipes. She loved babies, clothes, hats, playing the piano and singing. She was proud of her Norwegian heritage. She loved to read, do needlepoint, knit and crochet. She loved to play practical jokes and enjoyed laughing. Sometimes it was difficult to know how much pain she was suffering because she refused to give in to it. Instead, she would tell a joke to focus the attention elsewhere. Besides being so beautiful on the outside, my mom was beautiful on the inside. I can have peace about her passing because I know where she is; in the loving hands of the Father. And one day I know I will see her again.
Debbie, your loving words about your dearest mam are touching. I trust what you say about her is true. She looks so beautiful and kind in the picture. What was her name?
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words. My mom's name was Ethel Sumstad.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
ReplyDeleteYour mom was beautiful, as are you, since you look just like her.
I look forward to learning more about you too, as I discover your blog. Phivos, he is everywhere, isn't he? Introducing all of us to one another. Perhaps a get together in Cyprus so we can all meet is in order;-)
she was a very beautiful woman indeed
ReplyDeleteThank you Kim and Mediterranean Kiwi, for your kind comments about my mom. She was a beautiful woman inside and out.
ReplyDeletei have this picture of grandma hanging in my room!!
ReplyDeletexox Katie