tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post3721863223563034995..comments2023-10-12T06:58:26.451-04:00Comments on Mary's View: One Year AgoMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-42456959459585813102007-05-28T18:11:00.000-04:002007-05-28T18:11:00.000-04:00Dear Mary,She is sending birds your way!Lovely ros...Dear Mary,<BR/>She is sending birds your way!<BR/>Lovely rose.<BR/>SherryQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473455565144414399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-3775431286126536502007-05-27T22:07:00.000-04:002007-05-27T22:07:00.000-04:00Mary, I'm glad I found your blog. You take great ...Mary, I'm glad I found your blog. You take great photos with that camera - congrats!<BR/><BR/>Possum Lady, I also kept an answering machine message from my dad. My phone is rapidly losing its functionality and I'm trying to figure a way to save the message before it completely dies!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-79000245820263932762007-05-27T13:30:00.000-04:002007-05-27T13:30:00.000-04:00That's a great reminder for us to appreciate the p...That's a great reminder for us to appreciate the people in our life while we can.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17955054342034509500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-37911763925538364202007-05-27T12:47:00.000-04:002007-05-27T12:47:00.000-04:00The rose is beautiful, to remember a beautiful lad...The rose is beautiful, to remember a beautiful lady, for sure. My Mom talks about the dresses made from flour sacks - it was pretty fabric, not boring white or off white. It was hard times during the depression and other times, but from what I've been told by my Mom and her siblings, they were happy working hard on the farm.<BR/>A wonderful memoir to a wonderful lady, Mary. She would love your blog. {{Hugs}} to you Mary.NatureWomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04272529400065960820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-15693735542106968202007-05-27T11:52:00.000-04:002007-05-27T11:52:00.000-04:00Laura, Liza, Ruthie, Cathy, Susan, Susie, Annie, L...Laura, Liza, Ruthie, Cathy, Susan, Susie, Annie, Lynne, Dorothy, Jayne, Beader Girl, Alyssa, Beth, Laurie, Sonia, Donna, Possumlady, and Kate:<BR/><BR/>You all are filled with grace that I needed to get through this weekend. I am fine. It's a great relief to have this journal as a way to express my happiness and grief. <BR/><BR/>Thank you!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-16236928686406284442007-05-27T11:41:00.000-04:002007-05-27T11:41:00.000-04:00Your mum was a special person - and your love and ...Your mum was a special person - and your love and admiration for her shines through. She is reading your blog, you can be sure, and encouraging you when you take your lovely photographs. She is part of you and your beautiful rose will be a reminder through the years. <BR/><BR/>When I read that your mum was the middle child of five, I thought, oh my, I can certainly identify since that's where I am in my family.katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03979577122006222781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-36504494796382979302007-05-27T10:09:00.000-04:002007-05-27T10:09:00.000-04:00I lost my mother two years ago this past February....I lost my mother two years ago this past February. I still keep an old answering machine that has a message from my mom thanking me for flowers I sent her, four days before she died.<BR/><BR/>I posted this poem on my blog on the two year anniversary of my mom's death. It gave me great comfort. I hope it helps you too:<BR/><BR/>RESURRECTION BY VLADIMIR HOLAN<BR/><BR/>Is it true that after this life of ours <BR/>we shall one day be awakened by a<BR/>terrifying clamour of trumpets?<BR/><BR/>Forgive me, God,<BR/>but I console myself that the beginning<BR/>and resurrection of all of us dead<BR/>will simply be announced<BR/>by the crowing of a cock<BR/><BR/>After that we will remain<BR/>lying down a while<BR/>The first to get up<BR/>will be mother<BR/><BR/>We'll hear her, quietly<BR/>laying the fire, quietly putting<BR/>the kettle on the stove and<BR/>cosily taking the teapot out of the cupboard.<BR/><BR/>We'll be home once more.possumladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08060146825196164963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-42374068651497081482007-05-26T22:58:00.000-04:002007-05-26T22:58:00.000-04:00Even though my mother has been gone 17 years, I to...Even though my mother has been gone 17 years, I too miss her voice. But most, I miss her presence.<BR/>It is a sad anniversary--one year. So, you have had your year of firsts--first Christmas, first birthday, etc without your mother. I hope time preserves the dear memories and softens the tougher ones.KGMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165941950953938943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-87229297742749490052007-05-26T18:50:00.000-04:002007-05-26T18:50:00.000-04:00Beautiful words and lovely memories of your Mother...Beautiful words and lovely memories of your Mother, Mary! I make mine the nice words of Laura: "I hope your pink rose continues to bloom so nicely in memory of your mom".sonia a. mascarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02415359150944729620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-8937445375708479492007-05-26T14:21:00.000-04:002007-05-26T14:21:00.000-04:00I am thinking of you, Mary, I know how hard it is ...I am thinking of you, Mary, I know how hard it is for you right now and I'm sending you my strength.dmmgmfmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09872482306885344135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-2056313415979043392007-05-26T14:06:00.000-04:002007-05-26T14:06:00.000-04:00Hi Beth and welcome! Yesterday was a difficult da...Hi Beth and welcome! Yesterday was a difficult day and today I'm getting back on track. It's just hard.<BR/><BR/>I have a Kodak Easy Share camera, Z612. It's a very simple, automatic camera for someone like me who doesn't know much about photography and manual settings. I use it as a point and shoot camera but it does have many modes/features. What I like about the camera most is its ease, of course, and its 12x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom. Believe me when I say that 95% of my photos are worth deleting!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-23614780499722661902007-05-26T13:53:00.000-04:002007-05-26T13:53:00.000-04:00I'm a newbie to your blog via link from Susan's. ...I'm a newbie to your blog via link from Susan's. I lost my dad a little over a year ago and still grieve for him and your post brought a lot of memories (good) back for me.<BR/><BR/>Your prior messages and photos are lovely as well. What kind of camera/lenses are you using to take your great photos?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-73468522180091342942007-05-26T10:56:00.000-04:002007-05-26T10:56:00.000-04:00Mary, I know just what you are feeling. When my M...Mary, I know just what you are feeling. When my Mom died I felt I should have done and said all kinds of things. But as the years have gone by, I have developed a warm and happy feeling when it comes to Mother. I often feel she is still here - just on a long vacation. It has helped me to talk to my sisters and brother over the years - sharing good and bad times. Take a nice walk today and remember only the good things. AlyssaAlyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15806756079227306837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-18139798882080377972007-05-26T08:45:00.000-04:002007-05-26T08:45:00.000-04:00Gorgeous photo, Mary. And even more meaningful wh...Gorgeous photo, Mary. And even more meaningful when you tell its significance. What a wonderful reminder of your mother.Elaine Cougler Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02049758497775283904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-40154244308201434022007-05-26T08:33:00.000-04:002007-05-26T08:33:00.000-04:00Oh Mary, I am quite sure that she is enjoying your...Oh Mary, I am quite sure that she is enjoying your blog each day and that she is so very proud of the woman you've become. The rose is a beautiful way to remember her.Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14057094040409159429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-66289962155779556892007-05-26T07:26:00.000-04:002007-05-26T07:26:00.000-04:00(((((((((((((Mary)))))))))))))))))What a hard day ...(((((((((((((Mary)))))))))))))))))<BR/><BR/>What a hard day to get through..the first anniversary. Your Mom's rose is beautiful.<BR/>Your story about her is lovely,<BR/>and the quote is especially moving.<BR/>Love goes on forever...Dorothyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12877365453453071691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-68426980144244948142007-05-26T03:13:00.000-04:002007-05-26T03:13:00.000-04:00Thank you for sharing your sweet and loving memori...Thank you for sharing your sweet and loving memories of your Mom. It's a tough day but the lovely rose is a fitting reminder of your Mom and all her beauty.<BR/><BR/>(((((hugs for you)))))Lynne at Hasty Brookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09187035706322695138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-78164167840195264462007-05-25T23:56:00.000-04:002007-05-25T23:56:00.000-04:00Some of us are lucky enough to have time on our si...Some of us are lucky enough to have time on our side ... we got past the eyerolling stage and took out notebooks to record the history while we could still get answers to the questions. <BR/>I'm sorry you didn't have more time with your mom, Mary, but you sure do seem to remember a lot! I'll bet you're already writing it down. <BR/><BR/>You mother surely would have loved your blog, as we all do. <BR/><BR/>Annie at the Transplantable RoseAnnie in Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662139490401110432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-68764523072494976032007-05-25T23:41:00.000-04:002007-05-25T23:41:00.000-04:00I love your sweet rose remembrance of your beloved...I love your sweet rose remembrance of your beloved Mother. Anniversaries like this are sometimes very difficult. <BR/>My thoughts are with you..<BR/>hugs!!Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00024132046092264711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-38135805340926645432007-05-25T23:39:00.000-04:002007-05-25T23:39:00.000-04:00I did my share of eye-rolling with my Dad, but I l...I did my share of eye-rolling with my Dad, but I learned so much from him.<BR/>My Dad and your Mom both had similar childhoods...farm life, no luxuries. <BR/>A rose is a very nice trigger for memories of Mom.<BR/><BR/>Hugs.Susan Gets Nativehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00216170589750418861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-72055716302724436172007-05-25T23:14:00.000-04:002007-05-25T23:14:00.000-04:00Mary - That is so tender and yes - your mother is ...Mary - That is so tender and yes - your mother is loving your blog, sweet lady.<BR/><BR/>We are so spoiled. Your mother's childhood reminds me of the stories of the sad deprivations of my own mother's young life.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for this, Mary. I'm going to call Mom first thing in the morning.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548755592157386484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-78834891103378041032007-05-25T22:22:00.000-04:002007-05-25T22:22:00.000-04:00Thanks for sharing the stories about your Mom. I'...Thanks for sharing the stories about your Mom. I'm glad you have so many good memories of her.RuthieJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663411478574192825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-32645110723506742432007-05-25T22:08:00.000-04:002007-05-25T22:08:00.000-04:00I think it's lovely that you have such a beautiful...I think it's lovely that you have such a beautiful remembrance of your mother to trigger such wonderful memories.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02776482696203224923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-47516736504585083482007-05-25T22:05:00.000-04:002007-05-25T22:05:00.000-04:00A sad anniversary, Mary.I guess we all do our shar...A sad anniversary, Mary.<BR/><BR/>I guess we all do our share of eye-rolling and then regretting it later. I guess what matters is that you remember the stories and learned something from your mother's hardships.<BR/><BR/>Hope your pink rose continues to bloom so nicely in memory of your mom.LauraHinNJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08329387562570495570noreply@blogger.com