a very emotional day for me

20 years ago today, I lost my Mom to breast cancer. She was only 42 years old.  I am sure that you can imagine how incredibly hard that was for all of us to go through.  I miss her as much today as I did those many years ago.  What a truly amazing woman she was.  Strong, silly, determined, loving...goodness I could go on and on for days.  She was SO loved by so many.  She had the most infectious laugh and by my amazement, my daughter has it too.  My Dad still tears up when he speaks of her lovingly.  He has a framed 8 x 10, old black & white photo of her next to his bed...oh' my heart just breaks for him.  Those of you who still have your Mom or Mother figure in your life, please call her and tell her how much you love & appreciate her...if you can give her a hug today, please do, ok?  And those of you who have found your soul mate, like my parents did, please hold them tight!

 

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stamps: Out Of The Box

inks: Lemon Tart, Spring Moss, Orange Zest, True Black

paper: Rustic Cream card stock

other: Raspberry Fizz buttons

Comments

[Cass]

*hugs*

[Ingrid Danvers]

Big hug. My thoughts are with you today.

[Joan B]

It's a beautiful card. I am so sorry for your loss. I am sure your Dad is so happy that you remember her this way.

[Laura]

I'm so sorry about your Mom.

((hugs))

[Sue Ann]

I am very sorry for your loss but overjoyed that you have such loving memories of her!!! I often look at my children and hope that they will not have to grow up without me. Your post is a beautiful tribute to your mom. I wish I could hug you and your dad xoxoxo

[Stefanie]

{{hugs}} I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers today Kim! I lost my mom to breast cancer 15 years ago when she was 46. I still miss her and think of her everyday.

[~amy~]

Sooo sorry for the loss of your mother...what a wonderful tribute to her....

[Wahinelei]

A big {{{hug}}} to you Kim. Isn't it wonderful that your daughter has a quality of hers that you remember so fondly?

[Andi Sexton]

Big hugs to you Kim... May your heart be hugged and your Dads...

[paula e.]

so sorry for your loss... you have honored your mom's memory with this beautiful card. her spirit is carried on in your daughter's laugh.

[Julie Campbell]

So sorry, Kim. :( I know your mom must have been wonderful to have molded such an amazing daughter. Big hugs coming your way!

[rae barthel]

(((hugs)))

[Lori Craig]

{{Kim}}

[Sarah Martina]

Hi Kim... You mother sounds like she was such an amazing woman. :) I lost my mom to the same thing 13 years ago. It's one of the most terrible experiences ever, as you know. But, how lovely it is to see her in myself as I grow, and how awesome it feels to be able to spread the love she was so well known for when she was here, know what I mean? Keep her legacy alive. :) Sending hugs to you and your father!

[Nancy L]

so sorry to hear that! sending some hugs!!

[Sherrie]

Hugs from someone who truly understands....

[Jennifer Holmes]

What a wonderful way to remember your Mom. And thanks for the reminder for the rest of us.

[Tracey]

**hugs** to you Kim! I cannot imagine not having my Mom! xx

[Deb Zaremba]

I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom. I am so happy for you that you have the wondeful memories to remember her and to help you through the dark times. I hope that your day is only filled with the joy from wonderful memories of your Mom and that you get many hugs from your family.

[jen shears]

Big HUGE {{hug}}....

[Laura]

I am so sorry for your loss, receive a warm hug from me.

[Melissa Sauls]

What a touching post and such a beautiful card for a very special mom. Thinking of your during your emotional day today....
Melissa

[Laura]

Thinking of you today. . . so sorry for your loss.

[Sav O'Gwynn]

So sorry to hear about your mom--I know how hard that is (even after 20 years). Praying that the memories bring you smiles and God's love and peace will bring you comfort.

[Carole (TruCarMa)]

((((Kim))))