Today, I've decided to share some more pictures of my mom and I. We had a very close relationship and I'm so grateful to have had her in my life.
From a very young age, Mom was the one who taught me the true meaning of unconditional love.
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She was always my biggest fan and cheerleader!.jpg)
She showed me how to be nurturing to all creatures....jpg)
Even to wiggly ones with cold, wet noses!.jpg)
She was a talented seamstress and always made dresses that made me feel beautiful! She could also bake a mean Coconut Cream Pie completely from scratch. .jpg)
She was my dearest friend and confidante, the mender of my heart, and, often, my partner in crime! .jpg)
Though she's been gone now for just over 8 years, not a day goes by that I don't think of her. God blessed me with a mom who was a MOTHER in every sense of the word. She was giving, compassionate, understanding, and had a heart of pure GOLD. I strive everyday to be more like her, but I'll never be able to fill her shoes...no matter how hard I might try. She was one of a kind and I miss her more than words can say.There was a "Dear Abby" article that I came across a few years back entitled "Too Late". The last line speaks volumes..."I pray to God that those who still have their parents to visit, do so, and show their love and respect while there is still time, for it's later than you think." Don't allow another day...another moment to slip by...time is so precious!
"All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother."~Abraham Lincoln
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49 comments:
Amen, our mothers were angels on earth, and now they are true angels in heaven. I love you my friend.
how lucky you were to have such a loving mom! she was truly a gift! happy spring!
APRIL,STOPPED BY FOR A VISIT.I MISS MY MOTHER SO BAD!THANK GOD FOR MEMORIES AND PICS!WE WILL SEE THEM AGAIN ONE DAY!HOPE YOU HAVE A VERY BLESSED WEEKEND!
Love the pictures! I love looking at old pictures of my mom!
April,
What a beautiful tribute to your Mom. Thank you for sharing your heart and her with us today. This post was so touching and I was so blessed by it.
Big hugs to you!
I love this post. Sounds like you have a great mom:)Great pictures to.
Wib.
She was a good one, there's no doubt. Remember, though, you're not supposed to fill her shoes; you're supposed to fill yours!
What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful soul, April. I know she'd be so proud of you if she were here. And YOU know you'll be together again, which makes the missing more bearable. Time IS short, and we don't know what tomorrow will bring (see: Natasha Richardson). I love your posts; you write from the heart and with a sweet clarity that brings a smile to my face even as it makes the wheels in my brain start turning! I'm so glad you're my "blog buddy"!
be blessed... and know that your daughters will see you in the same wonderful light as you see your mom, because you're doing a wonderful job!
Wonderful tribute to your mom! Loved the photos!
I enjoyed looking at the old photos of you and your mom. You are so blessed to have had such a loving mother and the memories you have are great!
What beautiful photos of you and your mom. That is a great tribute to your dear mom.
Those are awesome pictures!!!! There's nothing like a wonderful mother in a girls life!!!
HUGS!
(OH - how funny - the security word to post a comment is "blessing"... how appropriate!!!!)
I just loved this gentle reminder. I love my Mother and Father so much. It is hard to think of ever not having them in my life. I am so thankful that you will see your Mom again one day in heaven.
It is hard for me to imagine you stressed out about company! You always seem so put together and in control! I promise if you and Chris and the girls ever come to my house I won't stress for a minute : ). Just don't freak out about the bad food : ) mmmmmmmmmk?
It is wonderful to have this forum to share our wonderful mothers with others.
Thanks for sharing and I do love the dear Abby quote. So true.
Tears. It's been just over a year since my mom passed away and I too, think about her everyday and wonder what she'd think about this or that since she's been gone.
I love looking at your childhood photos, those are always fun!
Hugs to you!
Great pictures. Thanks for share. Yes...Moms are the best :-) Stopping by from SITS. Love, Evi.
very sweet tribute to your mom. she sounds like a wonderful woman. my background is from http://izziegraceblogbackgrounds.blogspot.com/
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Oh April - what a wonderful tribute to your sweet mom! Wednesday marked the fourth anniversary of my Dad's death. It's hard every year. I miss him so much.
You are a wonderful writer. I always love coming over to see what's going on. Thanks for always lifting my spirits!
XOXO
Jen
Wonderful post, with absolutely wonderful photos. You are so right when you remind those that still have their moms to cherish those times. I lost my mom a little over two years ago. Thanks for the great post! Take care, Sue
Hi April
This is such a beautiful post about your Mom. The pictures are pictures of love and I can see just how close you were to each other. You were a little cutie.
I agree that the message at the end is so very important.
Have a great weekend.
Lindsay
Hi!
Very beautiful woman!! My mom was pretty much the same to me. She has been gone 17 years and I still miss her. Have a great day!!
Sherrie
how lucky indeed!! thanks for posting this reminder that we should treasure our mothers
Nice tribute to your Mom, I'm sure she would be pleased, love the photos, I just love old family photos especially the black and white ones
April your Mom was a very lovely lady. I am so glad y'all were close. I was extremely close to my Mom, and like you I will never be 1/2 the Lady she was. I lost her to cancer when I was 25, back in 1970, she was only 55. But some times it seems like yesterday.
And your little quote is so true, tell them while you can, because when that final call comes then it is too late.
Molly
Wonderful photos of your mother! Happy Friday!
That made me cry. So sweet!
such a beautiful post! love all the pics too!
This is such a heartwarming post. I too am very close to my mother and I am so grateful to have her as my best friend:0)
April. your mom is pretty and this tribute to her is so sweet. I too loved my mom the same way. She has been gone over 20 years and I still miss her so very much. Your photos are a treasure.
Have a great day...Hugs, Jeanne
I'm sorry for the loss of your mother. :(
These pictures are great.
Loved the picture and stories that went with them. My mom is still living, but I've "lost" her to Alzheimer's, if that makes sense. I miss who she used to be....
Thank you for visiting my blog today. I enjoyed reading your post about your Mom. I just lost mine in December of last year, and funny that I was missing her really bad yesterday. Your blog was comforting. Have a sweet weekend.
♥ Teresa
Another great post, April! I always enjoy reading about you and your mom. Such a beautiful relationship you two had. Thanks for always sharing your heart!
Have a great weekend friend!
How incredibly sweet. I need to call my mom in the morning.
What a lovely post about your mother. I found your blog through A Southern Daydreamer. Nice to meet a fellow Georgia-dweller!
This is beautiful. I cherish the moments. Thank you for sharing...Loved all the photos.
What a touching tribute! So glad that you have the photos to remember the wonderful bond that you had with your mother. Thanks for sharing on Friday's Favorite Family Foto day.
Loretta
Great tribute to your Mom!
I love your pictures-and I cherish the relationship I have with my mom-more so since I have children...
Amen! I love your tribute to your dear mother. I live accross country from my mother. I plan on visiting her this summer. She is 86 years old... We never know how much time we have with our blessed mothers. Thank you for that reminder! God bless you dear ....
A really sweet post of memories today - glad you shared them. Don't you just love the hairdos, or what? Do you really think that twenty years or so from now that our girls will be blogging and posting pictures of us and everyone will be saying...what about your mom's 'do???
You are SO BLESSED to have such a terrific Mom! I'm sorry she's not with you now, but you'll see her again someday soon!!
Wonderful pictures and your love for your mom is evident and truly touching. Mine has been gone only 15 months and I still have very hard days missing her...today was one of those days.
Thank you for sharing this very special relationship with your mom.
I love these pics of you and your mama. I had that same hairdo you have in the last picture.
That's beautiful April. Aren't we lucky to have known loving parents? It's been more than 20 years since we lost my Dad and I still think of him every day. This is a great reminder to be grateful for the time we do have with those we love.
What a beautiful post! And thank you for that reminder. I'm sorry for the loss of your mother.
xoxo
April, Your Mom was always one of the sweetest people in the Martin family! She had a quiet sweet spirit about her. You all were blessed and guess what? Her influence shows through your life!
Blessings!
Lovely tribute from a beautiful daughter to her beautiful mother!
XO,
Sheila :-)
What a beautiful post in honor of your sweet Mother.
It's been 19 years since I lost my own dear Mom and there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of her and the influence she had on my life.
Love, Kim
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