Today on the 2nd anniversary of her death I will tell you some other things about her.
- She had a superpower. I am not kidding. She could sort silverware really, really fast. My bother and I would watch in awe as she sorted large handfuls into the drawer, never making a mistake. Her hands would be a blur as each piece found its way into the proper slot.
Who can say for certain
Maybe you're still here
I feel you all around me
Your memory's so clear
Maybe you're still here
I feel you all around me
Your memory's so clear
- She was an extreme extrovert. She had well over 100 women in her address book. She kept in contact with all of them. Being an introvert myself, we never really understood the different needs of each other.
Deep in the stillness
I can hear you speak
You're still an inspiration
Can it be
That you are mine
Forever love
And you are watching over me from up above
I can hear you speak
You're still an inspiration
Can it be
That you are mine
Forever love
And you are watching over me from up above
- She was the first woman in our neighbourhood to divorce. A very brave thing to do in 1977.
Fly me up to where you are
Beyond the distant star
I wish upon tonight
To see you smile
If only for awhile to know you're there
A breath away's not far
To where you are
Beyond the distant star
I wish upon tonight
To see you smile
If only for awhile to know you're there
A breath away's not far
To where you are
- She knew how to dance the twist and the mashed potato. My brother and I would get her to dance for us and we would laugh and laugh.
Are you gently sleeping
Here inside my dream
And isn't faith believing
All power can't be seen
Here inside my dream
And isn't faith believing
All power can't be seen
- Her feet were tiny. Size 5.
As my heart holds you
Just one beat away
I cherish all you gave me everyday
'Cause you are my
Forever love
Watching me from up above
Just one beat away
I cherish all you gave me everyday
'Cause you are my
Forever love
Watching me from up above
- Her favourite comedy was anything with Peter Sellers. One time after I had gone to bed I remember her laughing like a crazy woman. I got up to her watching the bridge scene in The Pink Panther Strikes Again. Swine Moat!
And I believe
That angels breathe
And that love will live on and never leave
That angels breathe
And that love will live on and never leave
- My mom made the best roast beef dinner I have ever tasted. Her gravy was always perfect.
Fly me up
To where you are
Beyond the distant star
I wish upon tonight
To see you smile
If only for awhile
To know you're there
A breath away's not far
To where you are
To where you are
Beyond the distant star
I wish upon tonight
To see you smile
If only for awhile
To know you're there
A breath away's not far
To where you are
- My mom's greatest strength was loving everyone she met. She cherished her friends, family and co-workers. If I could be half the person she was I will have lived my life well.
I know you're there
A breath away's not far
To where you are
I miss you, Mom.
1946 - 2011
You have honored your mother in your memories.
ReplyDeleteToday is probably a very hard day for you. I hope you have some heart's ease in remembering her being very much alive, dancing, laughing, cooking.
A truly lovely tribute for your mom, your guardian angel.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post. She will always be with you. I am sorry for your loss, but I bet she is so very proud of you. You are a beautiful and loving person and it seems to me you are more like her than you think.
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts are with you today.
xx
Such a touching post. (yes i cried) You are so lucky to have had such an awesome role model and mom. You are a lot like her!
ReplyDelete(((HUGS)))
No wonder you miss your mom so much. She must have been a very special lady indeed. She was beautiful too. It is a very rare combination, I mean beauty and strength in one woman. Now she is an angel above and watching over you guys:)
ReplyDeleteBig hug.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this!! What an awesome , positive and affirming way to cherish your mom's memory! It's what she'd want for you, I'm sure, to think of her fondly and happily and to remember her at her best. Xoxo to you!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post x
ReplyDeleteYou have truly wonderful memories..
Lovely memories and tribute to your mom. I feel for you, I know how my own mother suffered before her death, not pretty.
ReplyDeleteBut it does get easier over time, I assure you. When my mom passed away now over 20 years ago, I was devastated, and for the first year I walked around in a daze, sometimes angry, sometimes sobbing, mad at God, at the world, but over the course of time, I came to a better place, still missing her, but it's not so painful now.
This is a truly gorgeous tribute. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteLovely memories of your Mum. Sending love to you today. x
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful. You were lucky to have such a wonderful woman in your life. And you are her legacy, she lives on in you.
ReplyDeleteMy dear friend,
ReplyDeleteA poignant, powerful, heartfelt tribute to your beloved mother. And with your words, the ambience of her love, your love for her, resonates with tenderness.
In peace and kind wishes,
Gary
She sounds like a beautiful person. And brave! Divorcing in the 70s would have taken TREMENDOUS amounts of courage. It was really frowned upon.
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely tribute. It's all those little things about the people we love that make them so special.
Your mom gave this world a beautiful daughter! Thanks for this post.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing what made your Mom so special with us. There is love in every word.
ReplyDeleteYour Mom sounds like a wonderful woman. I'm sure you were the apple of her eye. After all, she danced the Mashed Potato just for you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely tribute to your mother. She looked like a real fun lady to me!
ReplyDeleteVery nice tribute! Thank you for letting us in on some of the neat traits she had.
ReplyDeleteI'd be hard pressed to find 100 people I like altogether!
Awesome....
ReplyDeleteCheers!
Linda :o)