Thanks, Mom.

Looking through dozens of Mom’s little prayer booklets all piled up in a moss-covered basket, I found two with dog-eared pages. One of the two dog-eared booklets went to my sister. This one is mine. Why did Mom turn down the corner of this page? Only she knows. What I know is that, touching the corner, I feel her reassuring presence. And I, life-long nature nut, volunteer naturalist, and former nature store owner, can’t help but notice this prayer’s all about nature; and then I remember there are no coincidences.

[Living at the beach 365 days a year!]

It's your moms way of letting you know she was there and that she was thinking about you & your love of nature through one of Davidson's poems.
Mom's are special in that way. Loving photo in remembrance of her.

[Janet B.]

@nydelignorsk Thank you so much! Moms certainly are special in that way. I treasure the little booklet and good memories of her.

[Kim]

Wonderful composition, I love the fall leaves in the background! Such a special way to have a moment with mom!

[bkb in the city]

What a special item to have

[Milanie]

You've composed this beautifully, Janet. I LOVE this poem - it definitely reaches me - what a wonderful connection your mother left you.

[Janet B.]

@dkc222 Thank you so very much, Kim! :-)

[Janet B.]

@bkbinthecity Thank you kindly! :-)

[Janet B.]

@milaniet Thank you so much! I'm happy you like poem...I do, too!

[TammyV]

Beautiful photo and story! Fav!

[Julie Duncan]

Very touching thoughts and composition! Fave for me, a nature nut and God-follower. :)

[Jane Anderson]

Sometimes it just seems like you connect again, even though they are gone.

[Lynne Hart]

lovely shot and beautiful words. Sounds like a definite connection between your Mum and you - how lovely, cherish the warm comforting feeling it generates.

[Denise (lyndemc)]

Presenting this special page with its turned down corner against the dark table with the autumn leaves around it is just beautiful. A nature store huh? Bet that was a job you loved going to.

[Janet B.]

@tmmyvns Thanks so much for the sweet comment and the fav, Tammy! Much appreciated!

[Janet B.]

@juliedduncan Thank you very much, Julie, for the sweet comment and the fav! God is so good!

[Janet B.]

@cejaanderson I totally agree, Jane; and I'm thankful for it! Thank you for taking the time to comment. :-)

[Janet B.]

@lhart Thank you so much, Lynne! I was shocked when I saw that the prayer was about nature. Took my breath away!

[Janet B.]

@lyndemc Thank you for your kind comment, Denise! Yes, I owned a nature store; and I absolutely did love going there each day!

[lisa]

beautiful focus and narrative. how special.

[Janet B.]

@lisamccloskey Thank you! :-)

[Ann H. LeFevre]

This poem/prayer probably reminded her of you!

[Janet B.]

@olivetreeann Thank you for commenting, Ann! Perhaps that was it!

[Sylvia du Toit]

Thanks for sharing. I feel the same. I do read daily my sons Bible he received in his first school year when he started reading. It bring back good memories. He passed away in a car crash in Mauritius in 2008.

[Janet B.]

Oh, Sylvia, I am so very sorry to read of your son's passing. My heart breaks for your loss. What a special blessing it is that you have your son's Bible to read, and what amazing grace God bestows upon you through the good memories it brings back to you. Thank you for commenting on my image of my Mom's prayer booklet and explaining how you can relate to it. Feeling the presence of our loved ones is indeed reassuring and such a comfort. I'm praying for you, my friend.

The Lord bless you and keep you;
The Lord make His face shine upon you,
And be gracious to you;
The Lord lift up His countenance upon you,
And give you peace. (Numbers 6:24-26)