tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682154717833503840.post4271266158118161670..comments2023-06-15T09:14:30.794-04:00Comments on The Beautiful Life: Forgotten Images On Your Hard Drive...*The Beautiful Life*http://www.blogger.com/profile/14929357684665563366noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682154717833503840.post-23446095305568701282010-07-13T17:44:39.771-04:002010-07-13T17:44:39.771-04:00This is such a beautiful post, and I've been w...This is such a beautiful post, and I've been wanting to comment on it for a while, but didn't have the right words.<br /><br /> I don't know if I do yet...<br /><br />I love how you remember her last days with such tenderness and care.<br /><br />I don't know if we ever get used to losing our Moms, and to not having them as part of our lives. I think we move forward, we grow, change, but the sadness of losing them will always be a part of us. Maybe, over time, it's less of us, but always with us.<br /><br />peace and love to you, Ruth!Marion Williams-Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13741729110133561984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682154717833503840.post-83178413300858529302010-07-12T07:29:13.333-04:002010-07-12T07:29:13.333-04:00Oh Ruth that was beautiful....thank you for sharin...Oh Ruth that was beautiful....thank you for sharing and how wonderful some diversions seem to be sometimes {even though still and will always be painful for you} to bring back memories of your motherMarthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07383759863360031618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682154717833503840.post-3453664102656107242010-07-11T11:17:35.842-04:002010-07-11T11:17:35.842-04:00WOW....powerful !!
I am having a party for my Moth...WOW....powerful !!<br />I am having a party for my Mother next weekend as she turned 85 on Thursday, I will give her huge hugs and will reflect on all aspects of your beautiful post as I found myself so moved....I still am and I know your words will echo in my head for a long while!!<br />Be brave.....Mama's watchin!<br />xOxO NerinaNicNacManiachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14953347530241935807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682154717833503840.post-19997877160632023812010-07-11T09:59:10.067-04:002010-07-11T09:59:10.067-04:00Ruth, What a beautiful and touching post. I lost m...Ruth, What a beautiful and touching post. I lost my mom seven years ago and I think of her every day. I'll say something or be somewhere and her memory will pop in my mind. I like to think mom has something to do with this.<br />Hugs, SherrySherry @ No Minimalist Herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14321374710550709020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682154717833503840.post-72637924558579198862010-07-10T22:06:11.793-04:002010-07-10T22:06:11.793-04:00I check your blogs every week, Ruth. I stop by an...I check your blogs every week, Ruth. I stop by and think of you even when you don't realize it. I pray for God to bless everything you put your hand to do, and then I go. <br /><br />Today I clicked, it loaded, and there it was. I was with you the night you took these pics. I have them in my computer, too. Even though you have cropped this photo, I'd know that hand anywhere. Like it's the back of my hand. I have Mom's hands.<br /><br />I have been slowly coming to terms with her death. I have been slowly allowing myself to break down and let it go. Actually, I couldn't help it if I wanted to. And I'm glad. I was starting to think less of myself for not being able to cry and let it go. I just couldn't then. That's all. <br /><br />Thanks for this blog. I love you "muchly" and miss you terribly.<br /><br />How's your Monday looking? Mine is completely open for you.<br /><br />Love you, Ruth!<br /><br />MinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682154717833503840.post-40747765358004682452010-07-10T19:54:25.094-04:002010-07-10T19:54:25.094-04:00I'm trying to stop crying & the weight is ...I'm trying to stop crying & the weight is so deep & heavy. We've all been there or will be. This is why we take pics. when we can't imagine why. I believe you didn't happen on to this pic. by accident.<br />Hang on, remember the love, & talk to your mom.sharonhttp://skg@tds.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682154717833503840.post-8332143950945552802010-07-10T09:28:40.829-04:002010-07-10T09:28:40.829-04:00What a touching post. Sending you big hugs from on...What a touching post. Sending you big hugs from one mom to another ♡Gaiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04592596024372509135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682154717833503840.post-88694891689093219482010-07-09T20:32:37.285-04:002010-07-09T20:32:37.285-04:00My dear friend.. know that your Mother is with you...My dear friend.. know that your Mother is with you always ...I know without a shadow of a doubt - as I have been there and back. No matter how she may have looked in that picture she was and reamians the beautiful wonderful Mother that guided you through life. <br /><br />When i was in a coma - and the doctors did not think I would make it.. my sister took many pictures - she wanted to hold onto to those moments - Life is a precious gift from heaven.<br /><br />Sending hugs and blessings ..HHLhighheeledlifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07205935979513877589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682154717833503840.post-90636858122224338102010-07-09T19:41:30.942-04:002010-07-09T19:41:30.942-04:00Hello Ruth,
I don't always leave comments, but...Hello Ruth,<br />I don't always leave comments, but I try to visit your blog and read your posts. I always enjoy what you have to show and say.<br /><br />You touched my heart so deeply with this post about your Mom.<br />My Mom passed away and the final days with her are somewhat of a blur. No photos to take me back, no pictures of her before she left us. In many ways you are fortunate to have that photo. Even though it hurts, it still can take you back to that special time when you realized that she meant more to you than anything else in the world. Sweet, bitter sweet memories.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your words are beautiful.<br /><br />hugs<br />SissieSissie's Shabby Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01142205878984008123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682154717833503840.post-17526636136536951092010-07-09T16:42:48.737-04:002010-07-09T16:42:48.737-04:00What a beautiful way to retell a painful memory. I...What a beautiful way to retell a painful memory. I am so sorry about your mom and I can't imagine how it feels. The strange thing is my grandmother died in January and when she was in the hospital we did the same thing. I had no idea why, but my dad was snapping pictures and she looked horrible. She was very vain. At 92 she was still putting on her pantyhose and makeup everyday! We look at the pictures and still can't believe she has passed and I still wonder why I have the photos on my camera! BTW, I mentioned you in my last post. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!Preppy Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13376529270725759004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682154717833503840.post-49282530602600372352010-07-09T15:34:26.120-04:002010-07-09T15:34:26.120-04:00Oh Ruth,
I have tears falling as I write this...j...Oh Ruth,<br /><br />I have tears falling as I write this...just from reading your words I can feel just how much you miss her. I have been going through some things and really needed my mom today, so I called her this morning. I am thinking of you today. <br /><br />Hugs,<br />AdrienneThe Flying Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12681996716146900700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682154717833503840.post-57761940079637367382010-07-09T14:50:51.758-04:002010-07-09T14:50:51.758-04:00Dear Ruth,
Beautifully said from the heart. Certa...Dear Ruth,<br />Beautifully said from the heart. Certain photos or a keepsake can really bring it all back. Remember the good times, and above all the fact that she is in Heaven and you'll see her again!! And enjoy every second with that sweet Dad of yours. <br />Big hug,<br />MimiBonjourRomancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10127856263588277808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682154717833503840.post-88632070708123272432010-07-09T13:15:53.740-04:002010-07-09T13:15:53.740-04:00what a beautiful tribute...I can feel your pain.I ...what a beautiful tribute...I can feel your pain.I did not want to take any hospital pictures...they are seared into my heart forever....<br /><br />Heart Hugs,<br />ColeenColeenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04901420499157807664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682154717833503840.post-88357828981396427372010-07-09T12:50:10.691-04:002010-07-09T12:50:10.691-04:00a truly lovely piece. thank you for sharing your g...a truly lovely piece. thank you for sharing your grief and your joy with us. I hope your grief is lessened and your joy is doubled.<br /><br />thinking of you! DonnaA Perfect Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03022160717740694132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682154717833503840.post-23876648577816646882010-07-09T12:42:11.728-04:002010-07-09T12:42:11.728-04:00blessings and peace to you Ruth. your mom will alw...blessings and peace to you Ruth. your mom will always be there and lucky you that recognizes that. have a lovely day.<br /><br />hugs,<br /><br />shelleysweetpeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13878465110636939320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682154717833503840.post-70132074925216822182010-07-09T11:55:08.779-04:002010-07-09T11:55:08.779-04:00Thank you so much for this post....I am crying too...Thank you so much for this post....I am crying too! :) You have a beautiful way with words and I am thinking of you. I'm gonna go hug my mom too :)Twighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17352419332002628943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682154717833503840.post-22653329111580711192010-07-09T10:18:12.380-04:002010-07-09T10:18:12.380-04:00Sending you BIG hugs Ruth.Sending you <i>BIG</i> hugs Ruth.Rebecca Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06638374069212360982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682154717833503840.post-85027704854975121112010-07-09T09:15:37.196-04:002010-07-09T09:15:37.196-04:00I have come to the conclusion that we always want ...I have come to the conclusion that we always want our mama. As Anna Quindlen says, there is something about living for nearly a year just beneath your mother's heartbeat. Blessings on you today, Ruth, as you long for your mom. And bright eyes raised upwards as you envision your reunion.Cathyhttp://breathless-expectation.blogspotc.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682154717833503840.post-34609792775887894652010-07-09T09:14:30.042-04:002010-07-09T09:14:30.042-04:00Oh Ruth, sometimes a photo can unleash a painful m...Oh Ruth, sometimes a photo can unleash a painful memory and before you know it, tears are flowing. I know how much you miss your Mom. I still have my mother, but she is fading rather quickly and I have an ominous feeling about the months ahead. We love our Moms, don't we?<br /><br />xoxo<br />ClaudiaClaudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16691249261693845371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5682154717833503840.post-2679682378298242022010-07-09T09:02:11.330-04:002010-07-09T09:02:11.330-04:00oh Ruth, I remember this event in your life ... wh...oh Ruth, I remember this event in your life ... what wonderful words you expressed. I was transported right to the bedside.<br /><br /><br />I still have mama, but the other day I was reading<br /> my daughters post on gardening (parisiennefarmgirl)<br /><br />and my mind drifted towards my mom's mom and her love for the garden ... I started sobbing and I <br /><br />could not stop ... she's been in glory now for 25 years or so, but all of a sudden I was transported <br /><br />back to her yard as a kid ... watching her garden in her day dress, apron and black klunky shoes ... with nylons!<br /><br />carry on ... <br />hugssavvycityfarmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01123857662106999560noreply@blogger.com