Tribute to a Strong, Elegant Woman by redy4et

Tribute to a Strong, Elegant Woman

My mom passed on December 25 at the age of 89, surrounded by her loved ones after two months of hospice care at home. She fought to the end and is now at peace which is a blessing. I'm so grateful to her amazing caregivers for the devoted care they gave her and the support they gave me over the past 10 years. I am fortunate to have had a mother who was a tower of strength throughout her life. She's passed the mantle to me now. I'm hoping I'm up to the challenge that awaits. Pictured (L - R) are my aunt, me and my mom, mom on her 89th birthday in August, mom at 18 and as a new mother with me on her lap.
I'm sorry for your loss, but this collage is a lovely tribute.
December 27th, 2014  
Oh Elizabeth, so sorry. This is a wonderful collection of memories; love that you are in the photo in her lap. Hugs.
December 27th, 2014  
The memories and love you have shared will never fade. Live day by day for a little while. xx
December 28th, 2014  
What a beautiful woman...you take after her Elizabeth. You were so lucky to have her in our life for so long. Lovely collage of a beautiful family. Very endearing.
December 28th, 2014  
Oh Elizabeth, I"m so sorry reading your message today. It's hard losing your mom, even though it may be a blessing in some ways. I'm sure you'll miss her, but what wonderful memories you will have. This is such a well-constructed tribute to her. My thoughts are with you.
December 28th, 2014  
I'm so sorry for your loss. This is a beautiful tribute. Praying for you and your family.
December 28th, 2014  
Awesome collage.
December 28th, 2014  
So sorry for your loss. What a wonderful tribute to your mom.
December 28th, 2014  
@dh @darylo @ltodd @eyesmile @taffy @juliac @agedrunner @lesip Thank you so much for your kind words of support! It means so much to me.
December 28th, 2014  
What a lovely glamourous lady. I am sorry that this was you had to go through this over Christmas, but your legacy of strength will help. My mum died seven years ago and it is a different world without your mum but the memories, love and warmth stay with you forever and you see their traits in yourself, your siblings and your children. My thoughts are with you in the coming moths as you come to terms with this.
December 28th, 2014  
So sorry Elizabeth........your mum was a very elegant lady....you will miss her lots but she will always be with you.
December 28th, 2014  
So sad to read your message Elizabeth but what wonderful tribute this collage is.
December 28th, 2014  
So sorry to hear this sad news. May she lie in peace now! Lovely tribute
December 28th, 2014  
@neatz @happypat @thistle @777margo I appreciate your support and kind words!
December 28th, 2014  
What a beautiful collage of pictures. Your mom was a beautiful woman, she will always be remembered this way. Beautiful tribute. I am sorry to read of her passing but she was with all those she loved.
December 28th, 2014  
I am so sorry for you loss and captivated by your upbeat spirit you have shown here. You are great!
December 28th, 2014  
Elizabeth, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mum. The tribute to her is wonderful and you are right, they do pass the mantle on. Because of her you will live up to the challenge.
December 28th, 2014  
Sorry for your loss, lovely tribute.
December 28th, 2014  
So sad to read of this Elizabeth, but it looks and sounds like you have treasured memories of a beautiful mum.
December 28th, 2014  
With my deepest and sincere sympathy to U at this time--hug and prayers.
December 28th, 2014  
My deepest condolence for your mother's passing away. Beautiful tribute to her with this nice collage. May God console you among the other mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
December 29th, 2014  
So, so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Such a beautiful collage you've made in her honour.
December 29th, 2014  
I believe from reading the comments above that we all ache for you in some way. Please accept my condolences and I'm sure your mother will still serve as a positive guide for you throughout the rest of your life.
December 29th, 2014  
So sorry for your loss! I'm happy you have beautiful photos to treasure of your mom.
December 30th, 2014  
Hope you and your family are doing well! Hugs and prayers to you all!
December 30th, 2014  
So sorry for your loss! Your mother sounds like a unique person, and her memory will live on. Beautiful collage to tribute her!
December 30th, 2014  
So sorry but a lovely tribute.
December 30th, 2014  
Oh, Elizabeth, I am so sorry about the loss of your mom.....I had no idea that she had been in hospice care. This is a wonderful tribute to her, and she certainly looks like she was a beautiful and strong willed woman at any age. My condolences at this difficult time.....sad time, indeed!
December 30th, 2014  
Wonderful collage of your Mom. Such beautiful tribute.
December 31st, 2014  
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