tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8182851052777964857.post2828748853916987853..comments2010-03-23T06:31:16.870-06:00The French Bearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09116285579159003933noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8182851052777964857.post-17581121786549210422010-03-23T06:31:16.863-06:002010-03-23T06:31:16.863-06:00Hugs for your heart my friend. I know how hard it is. Thinking of you.<br />your friend,<br />shellMichelle (Shell) Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14264870809778872918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8182851052777964857.post-1866176704216377272010-03-22T21:10:45.204-06:002010-03-22T21:10:45.204-06:00Dear Margaret,<br /><br />Your post is beautiful and how hard it is, to lose the ones we love so much.<br />My Father passed away in September and I still think every day about him.<br />I think we need to remember the happy memories we had, to help us through these difficult times.<br /><br />Sending my love &amp; hugs<br />CarolynDraffin Bearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01448539647442095635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8182851052777964857.post-29438077573386882382010-03-18T21:55:15.716-06:002010-03-18T21:55:15.716-06:00Your post really touched me and I just had to take a moment to cry. My mother passed away on March 27th just three years ago and not a day goes by that I don&#39;t think of her. <br /><br />But, life with a husband and four kids goes on so I don&#39;t allow myself to break down often. I miss her so terribly much though that it catches up with me. I grew up crafting with her and so many things including those silly sewing pins that I still use are too precious to part with. <br /><br />Big hugs to you Margaret.Mona @ la la by monahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04859877268055695769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8182851052777964857.post-38108449875905339312010-03-18T05:09:08.101-06:002010-03-18T05:09:08.101-06:00Margaret,<br />We are just alike aren&#39;t we? Both of us with a piece of our soul missing. Your tribute to our Mother and sister is so lovely. My little Moses basket story is sort of the same thing. Thank you for stopping by and leaving your touching comment - it meant the world to me. It is never, ever the same without our Mother. I cannot even begin to imagine your grief without a dear sister also. My sisters are so precious to me.<br /><br />Vicki<br /><br />ps - Your grand daughter is totally beautiful. You are so very blessed!vickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10130335934867523461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8182851052777964857.post-64471128675935705472010-03-17T23:29:15.433-06:002010-03-17T23:29:15.433-06:00My heart is full...you must miss them both so terribly!Cottage Cozyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17722924566006835290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8182851052777964857.post-72820954624732099132010-03-17T15:35:33.434-06:002010-03-17T15:35:33.434-06:00ohhh Margaret, what a beautfiul post. I love seeing the photos of these special ladies in your life. One thing I always wonder is, when we get to heaven will it seem like it was just a blink of time that we are seperated from our loved ones, but yet from here it feels like so long?<br /><br />Wishing you peace this month and lots of love. <br />♥HeatherHeather ~Pretty Petalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10584156770916989393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8182851052777964857.post-21874108182322939202010-03-17T15:29:04.428-06:002010-03-17T15:29:04.428-06:00Oh Margaret, this was so beautiful of your Mom and your sister. I&#39;m sorry this time of the year is tough for you, it must be hard for you to really enjoy your birthday. However, I didn&#39;t know your birthday was on the 9th...Happy Late Birthday. I do have it on my calendar now so that maybe next year, you&#39;ll smile when you know someone (ME) will be thinking of you...wishing you the best through this not so happy time of year.<br />Love you girl...these women were indeed so beautiful!!!!Jodie (everything vintage)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05124360606762194428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8182851052777964857.post-30874224886714202472010-03-17T13:05:47.641-06:002010-03-17T13:05:47.641-06:00Oh my heart ached for you as I read about missing your mom &amp; sister...I wished I could hug you but then we would both cry! Thank you for sharing them with all of us. The pictures are beautiful &amp; I found myself just studying them &amp; smiling. I hope today is a good day but it will be a hard month won&#39;t it. Sending hugs &amp; love!!!Libbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04707633636581398829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8182851052777964857.post-707587287878546372010-03-17T09:36:34.873-06:002010-03-17T09:36:34.873-06:00Sending kind thoughts to you today! I know how hard it is losing a loved one. My brother died nine years ago February 20th. It&#39;s always hard when that day comes around.Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00792171420098351093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8182851052777964857.post-49374148611417814212010-03-17T08:23:49.164-06:002010-03-17T08:23:49.164-06:00I know how you are feeling. On March 15th (the Ides of March) it was the anniversary of my dad&#39;s passing away. I was only 13 when he died and feel sad that he missed out on knowing me as an adult, how I turned out. So a little kind thought for you today, just to help bring a smile to you.Sherriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01222704976945620047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8182851052777964857.post-32852543713943450762010-03-17T07:21:24.480-06:002010-03-17T07:21:24.480-06:00Dear Margaret,<br /> Do something very special for yourself in March as a remembrance to your mother and sister. Create a tradition that will help you look forward to their memory one day and soften the month of March. <br /> My heart goes out to you dear.<br /><br />Take care,<br />Lori AnnLori Ann C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16354202126704718014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8182851052777964857.post-72607829815832474022010-03-16T21:53:55.258-06:002010-03-16T21:53:55.258-06:00Your mom and sister are such lovely women Margaret. I&#39;m sure you really do miss them and their love and companionship everyday of your life. I&#39;m so glad that you would share a little of them with us, and my thoughts are with your dear, at this time of remembering and loneliness.<br />hugsJunehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17283259375743586344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8182851052777964857.post-92123552939333687112010-03-16T21:11:57.398-06:002010-03-16T21:11:57.398-06:00I keep little notes like you do also. A treasured reminder of your dear sister and mom. It is easy to see why March is a month with a lot of strings attached for you. They sound like wonderful women!<br />KateAuntie Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16360461982253858105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8182851052777964857.post-87309713919680296352010-03-16T20:52:46.160-06:002010-03-16T20:52:46.160-06:00What a sweet, thoughtful and wonderful post. You are so lucky to have had them in your lives and clearly they left a mark on your heart. Hugs to you.Colleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00558146753009390069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8182851052777964857.post-61692039534911226882010-03-16T20:10:17.807-06:002010-03-16T20:10:17.807-06:00Margaret, I can relate to what you are going through only in the month of December. My mother passes away Dec. 18th and my dad on Christmas Day. The following year I went to get boxes for Christmas and there was my presents from the previous year. I still do not care for Christmas for that reason, but I know that I have to not let it show because of my three little boys. I try to remember all of the good things that we did, but you can still feel it. It gets a little easier as the time goes by, but it will never completely go away. I am sending you my hugs and prayers. <br />When something is bothering me, I usually go and play with the boys because it gives me something else to think about. Hugs Your Missouri FriendShirleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06648865214694535566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8182851052777964857.post-56447772714654551602010-03-16T16:50:22.475-06:002010-03-16T16:50:22.475-06:00What a beautiful heartfelt tribute to your lovely mother and sister. I hope your memories of good times and influences bring about some peace at this difficult time of the year for you.<br />MaureenCelestial Charmshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09254781524622723594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8182851052777964857.post-77625453570513652732010-03-16T16:26:39.982-06:002010-03-16T16:26:39.982-06:00I am so sorry you have all this at one time of the year. At least it is becoming Spring and that can help you out. It is hard isn&#39;t it. My dad died after Christmas and his birthday is in January. So even after 30+ years it is still a hard time. I do hope you remember the lovely times and think about them most!<br />Hugs, LisaLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18163770592325495410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8182851052777964857.post-836625140991303632010-03-16T15:30:32.861-06:002010-03-16T15:30:32.861-06:00Margaret amor, What a beautiful post, I went and read your lovely tributes to your mama and sister...they are beauiful...I tried to comment yesterday, but I needed a moment to gather my thoughts, March 14th is a date that both our families share some saddness with, Along with your beautiful sisters anniversary, it is also my dads 1st anniversary of his passing...I think you actually mentioned that to me before, but in my fresh anguish at that time, I think I overlooked it, if that is the case, know it wasn&#39;t intentional. Missing the ones you love is never easy, time just makes it not hurt so much to remember, but the pain of missing them still hurts, my Ita has been gone now for 3 years this Jan, while I can think of her without falling apart...I still sometimes have to catch my breath when I see her pictures...I still can&#39;t bring myself to watch videos with her in them...I feel like I can&#39;t remember the sound of her voice or her laughter...but...I can remember the softness of her hands and the loving words she always had for me...what a blessing at times memories can be, don&#39;t you think :) I am sending you a huge hug amor, from so far away, I am thinking of you and wishing you smiles instead of tears when you think of your amores at are only here now in our thoughs and memories. Beso, RoseBellaRosahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06247615084561033378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8182851052777964857.post-68616835543841589362010-03-16T15:30:01.661-06:002010-03-16T15:30:01.661-06:00Margaret~I too know your pain. The losses are so unbearable at times. What has helped carry me past those hard moments...is the humorous memories of my loved ones. <br />When I think back on my father, I recall many funny events. Like the time he wanted to bake me a (box) cake, for my return home. We chatted while he stirred in some eggs, water and oil. He never followed instructions he always cooked off the cuff so surprises were common. When several minutes had passed we noticed the cake wasn&#39;t rising, but we were stumped as to why. So he went to read the instructions on the box, to see what possible important ingredient he may have forgotten... just to discover... it was a box of frosting not cake mix. He had grab the wrong box. He was baking a box of frosting!!That memory still makes me laugh out loud. I hope your sweet funny memories transform your tears of sadness to tears of laughter.<br /><br />Sweet wishes,<br />SaraSara's Sweet Surprisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17684005124533629561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8182851052777964857.post-3509719477334035152010-03-16T09:39:59.212-06:002010-03-16T09:39:59.212-06:00I&#39;m sure as each year rolls around these anniversaries of your heart will always be there. Your mother and your sister will always be with you but going on without them has to be so painful. My prayers are with you, Margaret. Such lovely, lovely ladies and so are you. Blessings, DianeDianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03076978036919134529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8182851052777964857.post-64950500720263398752010-03-16T08:40:46.251-06:002010-03-16T08:40:46.251-06:00Beautiful tribute from a beautiful heart. You are such a sweetheart. Thank you for faithfully leaving sweet messages for me on arise 2 write.<br />Hugs, andreaAndreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03082891172963869545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8182851052777964857.post-55756708855914327452010-03-16T08:26:16.474-06:002010-03-16T08:26:16.474-06:00I&#39;m so sorry, Margaret. Please know I&#39;m thinking about you and sending prayers up for you. *Big Hugs*Julie Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09682742224838908180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8182851052777964857.post-24896576135118206912010-03-16T08:23:58.018-06:002010-03-16T08:23:58.018-06:00Margaret honey I am so sorry for you. This is a lovely post for both your mom and sister. Their both beautiful and I can see you in both of them.<br />Know that we all love you and wish we were there to give you a big hug.<br />Hang in there girlfriend and I am just a email or call away..<br />Love ya<br />Maggie<br />PS<br /><br />Love your musicGrandma Yellow Hairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10917551672825097342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8182851052777964857.post-73427067860900655992010-03-16T08:20:36.664-06:002010-03-16T08:20:36.664-06:00What a beautiful and loving post. So glad I found you today--I&#39;ll be coming to visit often...<br /><br />It&#39;s not always a bad thing to feel sad about those we&#39;ve lost...remembering them keeps them close. <br /><br />Hope your remembering day is beautiful...Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14391141234861745875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8182851052777964857.post-37261727624254384352010-03-16T08:00:36.605-06:002010-03-16T08:00:36.605-06:00Ohhhhh I can&#39;t stand it....I&#39;ll be your new sister Margaret....!!! <br />Hugs!Blissitydoodahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04908877691167450198noreply@blogger.com