Mothering Sunday - UK

I'm glad to report that dad's operation went well yesterday and that he's home and recovering just fine.

Today I'm going down to mum's grave to leave these flowers for Mother's Day. They'll not last longer than a couple of days because of the frost but it's the thought that counts, is it not?

I realise today, that I have no mums to send flowers to any more, since John's mum passed away in October. Quite a sad realisation. Still, at least I will always be able to buy flowers to take down to my mum's graveside.

Happy Mother's Day to all mums out there!

[Hazel]

Love your colours and especially that beautiful hyacinth. It's always the thought, yes. My mum does not have a grave - my dad does but miles away from where we live now.

[Issi Bannerman]

@quietpurplehaze I have to say it gives me comfort to go to mum's graveside when I come home. And as you make me realise, it's not something that everyone has. Those hyacinths are a beautiful colour, and they also smell absolutely wonderful - as you might well imagine.

[Wylie]

a lovely thought. Gone but not forgotten.

[Hazel]

@jamibann

Yes, I understand - that sense of place and having somewhere to go to.

[Sarah Bremner]

Beautiful and so glad all went well yesterday. I'm sure your Dad will notice such a difference.
Love your flowers and even though our mums are both 91 years old there are so many auntie characters that we miss on days like this. I'm enjoying virtual breakfast in bed at the moment via WhatsApp 😃😃
Have a gentle day.

[Henri Russell]

Beautiful flowers for you Mum. It's a wonderful thought. So glad your Dad is home doing well.

[Bep]

Lovely flowers. Today it's 18 years ago that my mother died.
Mother's Day in the NL is 2nd Sunday in May.

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Lovely capture

[Margaret Brown]

A lovely capture and you hit the nail on the head about no mums to give flowers to. I couldn’t make out why I felt a little sad today when I realized why and as you said not having a mum to give flowers to, it’s funny after 9 years I can still feel it like this.

[Penelope Ann]

Very sorry for your losses. I still find Mothers day difficult and still see myself as a child even though I'm a mum and grandma.

[Denise Wood]

What a beautiful bunch of flowers for your mum. Yes, we all miss our mothers no matter how long ago we lost them. So pleased to read your dad is going well. fav

[Islandgirl]

Great to hear about your dad’s surgery!
What a lovely bouquet.....mother’s day in Canada is the second weekend in May.

[Milanie]

Good to hear that all went well for your dad - and love these beautiful flowers - what lovely colors together.

[Kathy]

A lovely bouquet. Glad your dad did well.

[Gayle]

Wonderful shot of these beautiful flowers! Love the colors! I always find it quite comforting taking flowers to my mother's grave...an opportunity to reflect on happy memories. I'm so glad everything went well with your father's operation. :-)

[Leana Niemand]

A beautiful and colourful shot.

[Casablanca]

Poignant thoughts, beautiful flowers. So pleased your Dad's surgery went well. All the best to him for the recovery.

[Tunia McClure]

A lovely way to remember your mother.