16 May 2009

Remembering Mom



To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you lived. This is to have succeeded.

Ralph Waldo Emerson


She did all of this and much, much more. Thank you, Mom.

5-16-08

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11 comments:

  1. LindaMay 16, 2009 at 8:26 AM

    What a lovely tribute to your mom. Sending out hugs to you today.

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  2. KarenSueMay 16, 2009 at 8:56 AM

    a beautiful rememberance,

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  3. KristinaMay 16, 2009 at 12:18 PM

    {{Big Hugs}} to you Janet! I'll be thinking of you today. I know how tough it is to reach an anniversary or a first after the death of a loved one.

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  4. BenitaMay 16, 2009 at 1:19 PM

    {{{hugs}}} Beautifully written tribute!

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  5. ConnieMay 16, 2009 at 2:32 PM

    Thinking of you today and remembering, too.

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  6. SharonMay 16, 2009 at 3:01 PM

    Beautiful, Janet. Lots of hugs to you today. It will get easier as time passes.

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  7. JanetMay 16, 2009 at 3:24 PM

    Thanks, everyone.

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  8. FondaMay 16, 2009 at 6:27 PM

    Thinking of you and yours today Janet. So glad the skies have cleared and it was a sunny day for you today.

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  9. Sarah CogginsMay 18, 2009 at 3:32 PM

    What a beautiful photo of your parents & daughter. ((HUGS))

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  10. MaureenMay 20, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    Beautiful Janet...

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  11. CheriJune 7, 2009 at 10:59 PM

    A beautiful quote...thinking of you Janet and family.
    *hugs*

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