Thursday, May 30, 2013

HAPPY HAWAIIAN BIRTHDAY TO ME!


A L O H A
from 
OAHU, HAWAII

Deb, Girlie, Nana
at Holona Blowhole

Grandchildren, Nick and Girlie, at Waimae Falls in the Rain Forest.

Such a beautiful place...we photographed hundreds of flowers and
tropical plants that you don't see everywhere.  We walked 45 minutes
up the mountain to the falls, snapping pics all the while!

I had the best birthday EVER!  
(Next to my 60th birthday trip to Paris, France!)  

We celebrated at Roy's downtown Honolulu, 
Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine
The meal was absolutely Fabulous!










Saturday, May 11, 2013

MOTHER'S DAY

I loved making this card for
 MOM a few years ago.

I carry your heart with me,
(I carry it in my heart).
               ~e. e. cummings               
                 

"I miss you, MOM!"

All that I am or hope to be
I owe to my mother.
                 ~abraham lincoln
                 

"Thank you, mom."

I struggle with my mothers death.  It has been very hard at times to cope with
her loss.  I miss her terribly.  This Mother's Day I wish I could give her a card.  She
is in my heart, she gave me her heart.  I think about calling her until I stop when
reality says she's gone.  We shared so much together, mostly daily events.  I loved
chatting with her and she was always eager to listen, enjoying whatever I shared
with her.  She loved me.  I made this card for her the year before she passed.

Mom and Me and our Model A Ford!
I was 1 year old.

Mom at 18 years old. 
She was as beautiful inside as outside.

 My First Grade picture.

I cherish my memories.  They are precious.  Her heart was huge and loving.  She was
patient and kind.  She loved life.  I will always remember how she delighted in her
children and family and being with them as often as possible.  Such the social butterfly.

I composed a poem to her one Mother's Day and every year I made a very special
card for her, a labor of love.  She saved every card I ever gave her.  They were in her
personal effects when she passed.  Now each card is a prized possession of mine.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY, MOM.  I LOVE YOU.
xoxo
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