Monday, June 13, 2011

A Beautiful Spirit


Saturday we held a second memorial service for my Mom
 here in the Adirondacks...
It was an intimate, meaningful and personal service
 conducted entirely by family.






 Mom devoted her life to serving others.
She had a beautiful spirit.


She was loved by so many ...
... we miss her.
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34 comments:

  1. UnknownJune 13, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    What a lovely post....And what a beautiful photo of your Mother I miss mine too we are so lucky to have great old pictures there's nothing like them

    Pattie

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  2. Blessed SerendipityJune 13, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Your mom was beautiful. I am sure that she was and still is very loved by you.

    Danielle

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  3. AnonymousJune 13, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    What an absolute gorgeous photo of your dear mom, you can tell she was truly beautiful inside and out!
    Have a lovely week Laura.
    Sincerely,
    Melinda

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  4. trash talkJune 13, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    How blessed y'all are as a family to have had her and how blessed were those who were counted among her friends to have known her.
    Smiling through tears...
    Debbie

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  5. GailJune 13, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Very sweet, and what a wonderful photograph! I miss my sweet Mom too!

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  6. CyniminJune 13, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    Such a happy photo of your Mom. I lost my Mom one year ago. Going through all the photos of her life is showing me what a great Mom I truly had. I'll be praying for your comfort.

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  7. Heather RobinsonJune 13, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    I am so glad to hear that all went well. Thank you so much for sharing that absolutely beautiful photo--if that isn't 'joie de vivre' than I don't know what is!

    Sending my best to you and hoping that all is well.

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  8. KellyJune 13, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    Oh my goodness. Just lovely. All of it.



    Kelly

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  9. It's meJune 13, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    I am glad that it all went well...she was a beautiful lady your mom....kisses from me....xxx...xxx...

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  10. Zita - Mlle MagpieJune 13, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    What an amazing photo of your gorgeous Mom! How nice that your family held a memorial service for her in the Adirondacks, a place that I'm sure was as dear to her heart as is it is to yours, Laura.

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  11. BarbJune 13, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Beautiful posting, sending you a BIG support hug,
    Barb in Texas

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  12. eliJune 13, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    Such a beautiful and sweet post Laura.

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  13. Blondie's JournalJune 13, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Beautiful and bittersweet post, Laura. Your mom was a real beauty.

    XO,
    Jane

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  14. Sweet Young JourneyJune 13, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Beautiful, just beautiful Laura!

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  15. VickiJune 13, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    Hugs...I love the picture of her.

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  16. sweetpeaJune 13, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    lovely tribute my friend. she looks like a fabulous woman in that pic! thanks for sharing your journey, it can't be easy.

    hugs,

    shelley

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  17. judiJune 13, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    thinking of you and love the pics...beautiful.
    judi

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  18. north palJune 13, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    that is a very sweet cherished photo of your mother. Bestest,Denise

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  19. UnknownJune 13, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    what a BEAUTIFUL picture of your mother!! took my breath away it did! she looked like a carefree and happy-go-lucky kind of person. how blessed and lucky you must have been to have know her!

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  20. Andy's AtticJune 14, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    What a wonderful, spirited, picture of your mother. Glad you had such pretty flowers around and your family had its personal time to reflect. Happy thoughts are coming your way,
    Annette

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  21. SuzJune 14, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    Laura,
    We have both loved and lost wonderful mothers. I only wish I could give you a big hug right now.
    Suz

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  22. SnuskebassaJune 14, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    Lovely pictures. Your mother looked like a fun women, she has that look in her eyes: I am embracing life!
    Love from Liv i Norway :-)

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  23. LizlovesVintageJune 14, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Sending best wishes. I'm sure she will always be in your heart!!
    xxx Liz

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  24. Sandi~A Cottage MuseJune 14, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Laura I love that photo of your Mom ~ she looks like a free beautiful spirit for sure! I agree with Liv...she looks like she was embracing life and loving it!

    Take care,
    Sandi

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  25. ZootsuitmamaJune 14, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Good memories are so precious. So sorry for your loss.

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  26. CindyJune 14, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    A beautiful picture of your mom. You can see her carefree, loving spirit. May she live forever in your heart.

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  27. MayflowerJune 14, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    How beautiful such a special memorial service for your mother Laura.
    You have a nice post here dedicated to her, what a beautiful picture of your mother.
    Warm wishes and a big hug, Mea

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  28. Glenda/MidSouthJune 14, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    What a great picture to have of your Mother - a very pretty lady.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  29. flowers on my tableJune 16, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    So sorry you lost your mother. What a fabulous picture you have of her, the Hydrangeas are gorgeous. Have a wondeful day, love Linda x

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  30. La DolfinaJune 16, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Wow, that photo says it all... so beautiful.
    I see her spirit!!

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  31. The French BearJune 17, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Your photo of your Mom is so beautiful, her passion and zest for life is evident by the smile on her face.......what a lovely keepsake of her. It's so nice that your family had time to reflect and be there for each other to share in her memory.
    I think the hydrangeas are perfect!!!
    Hugs,
    Margaret B

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  32. Liz @ the Brambleberry CottageJune 17, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    It's so hard, when those we love are no longer with us. Thank goodness for the sweet memories that carry us through. What a beautiful legacy your mom left by "devoting her life to serving others," with "a beautiful spirit." No wonder she "was loved by many."

    Blessings,
    Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
    http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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  33. MarivicJune 20, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    What an absolutely gorgeous Mom photo! I'm sure she would love to be remembered that way--beautiful, exciting, full of life. Thanks for sharing.

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  34. jacklynn4June 25, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Blessings...

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