Feb 8......my birthday! Today I am 67 years young. You may ask...what am I doing at the cemetery? Well, since I was 15 years old, I always, without exception, gave my mother flowers on my birthday. It always seemed like the right thing to do, thanking the one who gave me life, watched over me, prayed for me, encouraged me and loved me, no matter what. I miss her so much! This is the third year now, that the flowers are silk, and delivered here to the cemetrery. Of course they are more for me now, than for her, but I love thinking of her,(and my father) today. I cannot thank them enough for all they gave to me.
Such sweet thoughts...brought a tear to my eye. Right now I can only imagine the loss that I will feel when that time comes for me. I honor your strength and hope I will be able to have the same.
ReplyDeleteSo sweet & happy birthday!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday and what a sweet thing to do. I never thought of it that way. Now that I am a mom I appreciate my mom SO much more than ever!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Though I am sad you don't have them with you anymore but obviously great memories.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! You are so sweet for always thinking of your parents on your birthday! I'm glad you have such happy memories of them to take with you!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet post! I love that you gave her flowers on your birthday! Happy Birthday! May she rest in peace.
ReplyDeleteVery sweet. Hope you had a wonderful birthday!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful idea. Wiping the tears as i (belatedly) wish you the happiest of birthdays.
ReplyDeleteAwww, Karen....making me tear up! I hate that you didn't have longer with your mom, but what a sweet tradition to remember her by. And sorry I missed your birthday yesterday! I hope it was a wonderful one. Happy Birthday Week :)
ReplyDeleteA VERY happy birthday to you, Karen. And to your mother, I wish I could tell her thank you as well. You seem to be someone who truly enjoys each day given you.
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Btw, before my mother in-law passed away last year, she used to give me flowers on my kids' birthdays, as a thank you to me for the same reason you're thanking your mom! :)
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Happy Birthday, Karren (a day late...)! That's a beautiful tradition you started for your mother. And what a great example you are for your own children on how to treat their mother!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a beautiful tradition Karen :) I hope you had the happiest of birthdays!
ReplyDeleteI made it through the whole day without crying once....and then I read your post. My heart aches for you...and for me. Life just isn't the same without the one who brought us into this world. I am so sorry your mom isn't with you any more, but thank you for sharing this tender moment with us. I wish I could give you a great big hug right now.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful traditions.. and that you've carried it on even after her passing... brought tears to my eyes! Hope you had a happy birthday... sorry I missed it (I'm only al week late:).
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