Monday, May 30, 2011

Flying The Coop



This week I will be flying to Florida to keep my Dad
 company as he drives north for the summer.


I'm looking forward to our time together...
quiet time and time to talk.




 Sister Lynn and I found this old chocolate tin at the flea market.
The sweet faded poem on the cover brought tears to our eyes
 and $2 out of my pocket.


Mother
Every Age and every tongue
Of Mother love has fondly sung
And from my heart I want to add
A glowing tribute just as glad
For never could love more wonderful be
Than you, dear Mother, have given to me.


                                 Mary Grey Robinson


Remember this beautiful linen heart that
 Mira of Belle Blanc gave me last March?
(She picked my cup in her favorite cup contest...lucky me!)

I just love it...

The poem which she printed on the fabric...
 I Carry Your Heart With Me by EE Cummings
 holds special meaning.
It probably is meaningful in some way to everyone.

We are planning a memorial service for Mom on June 11th to be held in the Adirondacks
 so that her family and friends in the north have an opportunity to celebrate her life.

We helped Kate move this weekend 
and it was fun to spend time with her and her friends.

Hope the long weekend was full of fun
 and special memories for you too!

:)
Hey! This post is mostly white...
I'm linking up to Kathleen at Faded Charm 
for White Wednesday...check it out to see the other participants!
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24 comments:

  1. The Polka Dot ClosetMay 30, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    How sweet of you to keep Dad company! Especially with Mom gone. I am in Orlando and it is soooo hot now, dad will be so happy to get out!

    Carol

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  2. Lori @ Katies Rose Cottage DesignsMay 30, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    That is so sweet of you to drive with your dad ~ Such precious memories will be shared and made ~

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  3. ChristineMay 30, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    I love your blog. You are lucky to have your father with whom to spend that time. Sweet time, heart felt time, one-in-a-life-time...What I would give for that time with my dad...if only...
    Have a wonderful drive and visit.

    Christine
    (Would you print the words to the poem on the lid of the chocolate tin?)

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  4. erin's art and gardensMay 30, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    have a safe trip, laura......how wonderful that your dad has such a sweet daughter, and that you are available to help him. some of the best conversations i have ever had, were on long drives.....
    erin
    xxoo
    p.s. i'd love to know the words to the "mother" poem too.

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  5. Anji JohnstonMay 31, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    What a lovely thing to do for your dad Laura, I'm sure he still has a lot of healing to do and your company will be a great antedote.
    The poem on the chocolate box is so speacial. I'm sure it holds special meaning to everyone who reads it.
    Have a very safe drive up North. Looking forward to your next post as always
    Anji XX

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  6. Vintage JaneMay 31, 2011 at 3:09 AM

    We don't realise how precious our loved ones are until they are gone - cherish the time with your dad.

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  7. It's meMay 31, 2011 at 3:19 AM

    Beautiful.....big hug from me....xx...love you darling.....xxx...

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  8. AnonymousMay 31, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    Love the glass birdie. The poems are also beautiful. Charmaine

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  9. Heather RobinsonMay 31, 2011 at 4:04 AM

    Both of those poems moved me so much. I lost my Dad nearly two years ago and yet the pain of it will still sneak up on me sometimes. Sending my best wishes to you and your family. I am sure that it must mean the world to your Dad that you are making the drive with him.

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  10. KarenSueMay 31, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    Have a happy, fun and safe trip. You are so lucky to be able to spend time with your Dad like this but I think you know that. And he's lucky to have a daughter like you!
    Enjoy your trip!
    Sue xoxo

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  11. manon 21May 31, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Un peu de chagrin dans ce post,mais comme je te comprends.
    Cette boite est une belle trouvaille.
    Je pense à toi

    manon

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  12. amy of studio four cornersMay 31, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    that is one of my favorite poems...and that glass bird is quite interesting...safe travels with your father
    amy of four corners design

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  13. BleudelavandeMay 31, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    This old box is soooo beautiful!!!!
    .... warm warm hugs to you lovely and sweet girl!!!!

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  14. The French BearMay 31, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Glad you are having some time with your Papa.....how nice to fly the coop for a bit!
    Love the poem and that heart is just gorgorus! It is so nice to recieve such precious gifts like that isn't it? I do hope that time is softening the heartache for you so that you will all be able to celebrate the good times and the wonderful memories...I know there isn't a day that goes by that I don't have a memory of my Mama.....it still hurts but I can overcome it by thinking of something good...
    Take care Sweet Laura and have a good trip!
    Hugs,
    Margaret B
    xx

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  15. The French BearMay 31, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    sigh...I miss spell check, sorry I meant to say gorgeous!

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  16. LaurieMay 31, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    I love it all ... lucky you, enjoy time with your dad!

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  17. JamieMay 31, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Have a wonderful trip.

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  18. Jacqueline @ HOMEMay 31, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Dear Laura,
    You are such a lovely daughter to your dad. I think that he will love your company on his trip.....and, what beautiful things. I can imagine the feelings that you and your sister had when you found the old chocolate tin.....at least you have each other to lean on.I am sure that the memorial service for your mum will be a very special day for you, your family and all of your mum's dear friends so, I shall be thinking of you all on the 11th.
    The linen heart that you won is just perfect. XXXX

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  19. Andy's AtticMay 31, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    All so very lovely. I'm glad you can go with your Dad to bring him north. Have a wonderful and safe time.
    Annette

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  20. Sandi~A Cottage MuseMay 31, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    Have a safe trip and enjoy making memories with your Dad!

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  21. UnknownMay 31, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    enjoy the time with your Father that is such a gift to be together! have a safe trip! susan

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  22. Heaven's WalkMay 31, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    What a wonderful daughter you are, Laura. ♥ You're going to have such a special time with your dad on the trip home. I'm sure that you are a huge blessing in his life. :) I adore that sweet tin and printed heart! Does Mira sell those hearts...?

    xoxo laurie

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  23. red tickingJune 1, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    so precious that you will be with your sweet dad... tim with our loved ones is sooo important. i am sorry to hear of your mother's passing... God will surely be with you through your time with him and at the memorial.
    xoxo pam

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  24. Shaking the Fuller Family TreeJune 1, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    I love the chocolate box, what a special find that was!

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