16 december




when i was a young woman i went to live near Seattle, WA.

my mother sent us a package of Christmas ornaments

and this little bird was included in the box.

There was also a wooden heart, a porcelain angel and a knitted child. 

I still have all of them.

 Since then I have lived 31 years, in 8 places, had 2 children of my own,

2 marriages, a long-term committed relationship (or whatever we are calling those things

these days) with my best friend and the love of my life,

5 step-children, 2 dogs, at least a half a dozen cats and 4 birds.

it's been a bumpy ride



recently we celebrated my mum's 79th birthday

she still continues to amaze and inspire me






Comments

  1. A wonderful tribute to a wonderful mother!

    Lovely post!

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  2. hoping that little bird brings with it a memory of love at the holidays...

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  3. Oh this makes me smile Mothers are amazing and those little ornaments remind you just how amazing they really are. Happy Birthday to your Mom. B

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  4. What a grand story behind this beautiful little yellow bird ornament. A small creature laden with treasures. Delightful.

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  5. fabulous post-Happy 79th Birthday to your Mom...

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  6. Beautiful and colorful bird ornament! Happy birthday to your mom!

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  7. What a wonderful tribute to your mother! Happy birthday to her!
    So great that you still have these little things after all!

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  8. I like to keep ornaments as mementos too, cute bird. It's great you still have your mom around to celebrate birthdays.

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  9. Happy Birthday to your Mom! What a great post and story. I love the cute bird ornament! Have a happy week!

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