Sunday, September 27, 2015

Laughing with Angels






I am sorry to have been away from my blog and the only posting I have today are pictures of my Mom.   Even though this is a well worn, scratchy photo of her- it is one of my favorite!  We lost Mom on September 2nd.  It is the first time I have been able to write about her without crying.  It never ceases to amaze me that she raised 8 children!  I raised only one and I know it is a very tough job!   I know my parents were strict parents when we were growing up ( I think they had to be) but I always knew they loved us!  My Dad died 5 years ago and I know Mom missed him so much.  



The picture above is Mom and Dad on their wedding day!  Another favorite picture of them both!  They look so young!


This last picture is of them both when my sister, Connie, got married.  I miss them both very much!  The title of this post is "Laughing with Angels" - that is how I want to picture them.   They are both together now with my older sister, Terri.  Knowing I will see them again someday helps too.  Time is a healer and just being able to type this is a sign of that healing.  I have started to work in my Craft room again - being busy does seem to help.  As I talk to people - I know lots of us have to go thru this loss.  I am not alone. My siblings and I were so fortunate to have them as parents.  We do have lots of wonderful memories too! 




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15 comments:

  1. Cocoa's MomSeptember 27, 2015 at 7:23 AM

    I am truly sorry for your loss, Chris. Sending healing thoughts and virtual hugs your way. Stay strong - crafting really is therapeutic! : )

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  2. SharieSeptember 27, 2015 at 12:10 PM

    Oh Chris, I am so sorry for your loss.. May your pain and sorry soon be replaced with all the love and wonderful memories your Mom left you and your family.. God Bless you and your family. I sure Crafting will bring some of those memories back as crafting often does..

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  3. Jean CrockerSeptember 27, 2015 at 1:14 PM

    So sorry for your loss. We recently lost my husband's mother so we share your pain. Praying for comfort for you and your family.

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  4. jperrSeptember 27, 2015 at 2:29 PM

    Chris so sorry for your loss my Dad died 6 yrs ago today,and my Mom died on March 8th 2011 I still find myself thinking I should call them it is to bad they don't have phones in Heaven.I'm glad you know you will be with them again someday.It is a special feeling to know that

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  5. Katydid CardsSeptember 27, 2015 at 4:02 PM

    I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.

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  6. VickySeptember 27, 2015 at 4:29 PM

    So sorry for your loss! Thank goodness we are believers and know we will be together with them in Heaven!

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  7. BoggessgirlSeptember 27, 2015 at 4:57 PM

    Sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and your family.

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  8. BoggessgirlSeptember 27, 2015 at 4:57 PM

    Sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and your family.

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  9. Debbie NeumanSeptember 28, 2015 at 8:31 AM

    Sorry for your loss!! I lost my Father a year ago. It has been hard. I have gone to grievance classes with my Mother. They tell you to always talk about your Mother, don't ever stop. This keeps them alive in spirit. Always keep pictures of them in your house. Don't ever hide them away. This keeps them alive in your heart. God lets us borrow our loved ones, then he takes them on to his house for safe keeping till we meet them again. My prayers are with you and your family! Hugs !! I miss you and your crafting !!!

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  10. JadamsSeptember 28, 2015 at 10:32 AM

    My condolences to you and your family.

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  11. ChrisSeptember 28, 2015 at 4:52 PM

    Thank you all for your kind words. It is comforting to read all these messages. Bless you all!

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  12. DenniSeptember 28, 2015 at 6:37 PM

    The pictures are beautiful treasures. So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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  13. UnknownSeptember 30, 2015 at 8:05 AM

    Beautiful pictures of a beautiful lady! My heart still aches for her. I will love and miss her everyday as well as Dad and Terri! Very nice post, Chris.

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  14. EileenOctober 8, 2015 at 1:51 AM

    So sorry to hear of your loss. The title of the post is precious! prayers are with you!

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  15. Connie B.October 17, 2015 at 2:52 AM

    Great pictures of Mom and Dad. Missing them so much.

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