Mom, this one’s for you.. We miss you!
You are missed
Woman-Mother-Saint
The lines had deepened
until creases became.
Beauty had altered,
not diminished, just changed.
Her eyes still as bright
as a summer’s blue sky,
and her laughter as light
as a hummingbird’s sigh.
The touch of her hand
exposed her true love,
may she now rest in peace,
with the saints up above.
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Sep. 2012
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very very nice…
Thank you Sally, I knew you would like this one..
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Your words captured the beauty of your Mom inside and out. She was one special lady!! Thinking of you as you remember and miss her.
Thank you so much Jeanne, I remember those good times with your mom and dad as well…We were quite the group weren’t we? So many laughs and oh, so many beverages…LOL. I trust all is well with you and Eric and the kids.. I know Stephanie is doing well from your Facebook postings..Best wishes to all of you.
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what a beautiful tribute to a fine woman. well done Jake!
Thanks Pearl, I wish that I had that photo of her that you put in my book, it would have been perfect. I hope all is well with you folks out there in Cali. We here, are awaiting Sandy’s arrival. I hope that we don’t have any problems, it is quite disconcerting, as the wind picks up, and you have a tendency to worry about the roof, the trees, the cars, power outages, etc. But it is not our first “rodeo”.. Keep your fingers crossed okay? Love to all. Jake and Beth.
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I’ll dig up that photo and email it to you Jack. Stay safe and please keep us updated. xo
What a sweet tribute to your mom!!! She would be proud!
Thanks Beth Ann. You are doing some catching up I see..
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