Special day on my calendar

Today is a sad one for me - the anniversary of my dear Mother's death. Despite the fact we had been separated by "the pond" for 40 years, we had managed to see each other almost every one of those years, either by me crossing over in boats and planes, or by her flying here and having the time of her life. In the easier days of transAtlantic travel, we both enjoyed those flights, chatting with the "stewardesses" through long nights, moving around the cabin freely, and Mother was even celebrated with a bottle of champagne the time she was flying here on her 80th Birthday! Four years ago today, I visited with Mother in a small "cottage hospital" to say goodbye. I arrived the day before, having hurried to get a flight and get home in time. She was a proud lady who loved her country fiercely - she said she would never have let me come to America if she had known I would never return to England to live. And so..................on an early Spring day, as the sun warmed the beautiful green Devonshire countryside, we said goodbye, and for me, those long flights home will never be the same.

Fill out a "happiness card". It makes one realize that life is full of many wonders that enrich our days no matter what.

Today is very warm and the garden is calling to me. It's a tranquil place where I can think of Mother and remember how she taught me to enjoy digging in the dirt! I plugged in this little fountain on the etagere shelf - almost immediately my pair of Carolina wrens flew in for a drink. This photo I treasure more than anything, it was taken in 1913 in London. My Grandmother is holding twin daughters with her eldest daughter standing on her right. The boy on her right and girl on her left are my Mother and her twin brother. Five children in four years, wow!
Wishing you all a wonderful day surrounded by the love of your family and circle of friends.