Saturday, December 4, 2010

Remembering those we have lost...


This year, like every year since I lost my Mother, I am missing her so much around the house as we decorate and celebrate the holidays. I think about our past holidays together, things she used to say to calm me down in the middle of hectic shopping sprees. Traditions we shared, jokes we laughed at but mostly just being able to pick up a phone or drive on over and have a cup of coffee and a long chat. I imagine this is a common thing for many of you out there as well and for that I send you a big virtual hug and encourage you to remember those times, cry it out if you need to or scrap a project in their honor,
I chose all three :)

Below is a LO I did to celebrate her love of the color Teal, Nature and I used my all time favorite picture of her I took on our last trip to Victoria, BC. I will always treasure that trip, it was the last time I really remember her smiling and being fairly clear headed before she unfortunately had several strokes and was diagnosed with Alzheimer's.




Love and appreciate the friends and family that still surround you and keep making new memories.


I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend, thanks for stopping by:)

Kxxx

12 comments:

  1. Beautiful tribute to your Mom, Kirstin!

    ps I live in Victoria, BC!

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  2. Oh Kristin, this is a beautiful way to remember that time with your Mom and such a wonderful layout to commemorate it. This layout is so touching!

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  3. This is such a beautiful layout Kristin. I love the colors so much.

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  4. Kristin, this is a beautiful tribute page of your mom.. so very touching!!! I agree with Jules. It is such a great way to remember that special time with her. Hugs!

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  5. Hey, thanks for popping into visit! Lovely to meet you!

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  6. Kristin, I want to thank you for your kind comment on my blog, I have high regards for your artwork, and your comments are much appreciated!!

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  7. What a beautiful layout and wonderful tribute to your mom. xo

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  8. What a beautiful page and a wonderful tribute to your mother!

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  9. Hi Kristin, beautiful LO and happy memories of your lovely Mom.

    Great idea for a birthday swap! Sorry it's taken me a few days to get back to you on that one - I don't think we'll get them swapped by Wednesday (!) but I'm up for a swap!

    xx

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  10. A beautiful tribute to your Mom :) I love the colours on this page, they very much remind me of you :) xxx hugs friend

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  11. Sending hugs back to you too. I lost my mom last year and still remember our last holiday together in Barcelona and Lisbon really fondly.

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  12. So Sorry. She was an amazing person. Whenever I look at the hills going up north I remember that she called them teddy bear brown. So, so sorry....

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