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Happy Easter to you all from my Mom...pics

Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2014 4:18 pm
by Brewbirds
I lost my Mom to cancer a few years ago and Easter was one of her favorite times of the year. She was deeply religious, loved holiday cooking and as a gardener loved Spring of all seasons.
She was a Kitchen Diva that could put Martha S to shame; a Southern Bell stereotype for graciousness, hospitality, and creativeness. She was a past President of the Native Plant Society and transformed her acreage with a will and determination that would make large men cringe.
So I spent this weekend, without her, cleaning and trimming around the little native mecca she built and just wanted to share some of the pictures I took to send my sister today.
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Re: Happy Easter to you all from my Mom...pics

Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2014 4:22 pm
by Brewbirds
Here are some of her favorite blossoms.
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Re: Happy Easter to you all from my Mom...pics

Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2014 4:29 pm
by Brewbirds
I know this is all showing up backwards but I don't have a photo thingy yet until BB2 approves one so you are seeing the end first I guess.
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Re: Happy Easter to you all from my Mom...pics

Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2014 4:32 pm
by Beer-lord
What a wonderful way to pay tribute to mom. I'm sorry for your loss and am glad you can find peace in what she left you. She must have been an awesome teacher.

Re: Happy Easter to you all from my Mom...pics

Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2014 4:58 pm
by Gymrat
Those pictures are very nice. She was obviously an awesome individual.

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Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2014 5:15 pm
by Ibasterd
Thanks for sharing.

Re: Happy Easter to you all from my Mom...pics

Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2014 5:34 pm
by Inkleg
With a catch in my throat and my eyes watering up, I raise my glass to honor your mom.

Re: Happy Easter to you all from my Mom...pics

Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2014 6:03 pm
by RickS
Honors to your mother, It is a wonderful thing that you are there to take care of what she started. It is beautiful

Re: Happy Easter to you all from my Mom...pics

Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2014 6:35 pm
by FedoraDave
A beautiful tribute. Thanks for sharing.

Re: Happy Easter to you all from my Mom...pics

Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2014 6:44 pm
by BigPapaG
Awesome! It's so great when someone so special gives so strongly to all those that follow!

:thanks: and Happy Easter!

Re: Happy Easter to you all from my Mom...pics

Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2014 7:28 pm
by John Sand
That is lovely, thank you!

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Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2014 12:01 am
by mashani
I raise a toast to you and your mom. I believe I would have liked your mom. Thanks for posting this.

Re: Happy Easter to you all from my Mom...pics

Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2014 4:26 pm
by Rebel_B
Thanks for sharing those pictures.

Re: Happy Easter to you all from my Mom...pics

Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2014 5:00 pm
by Brewbirds
Glad you guys liked the pics, it was overcast when I took them but with a bright sunny day they were so vibrant I wish the pics could do them justice.

I wanted to share because of her I always associate Easter with flowers as she did.

Re: Happy Easter to you all from my Mom...pics

Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2014 7:05 pm
by T8rSalad
Inkleg wrote:With a catch in my throat and my eyes watering up, I raise my glass to honor your mom.

I SECOND Inkleg's emotions...what a definite tribute to an awesome lady...can you spare a few tissues for me please?