I like taking part in Thankful Thursday every week. It gives me a chance to stop and focus on my many blessings.
It's been a difficult couple of months for all of us.
The flowers have been blooming
and the weather has been picture perfect.
But life is not without times of sadness.
My precious Mother in law passed away this week and now we are spending time every day remembering her life...a life well spent. She was a wonderful person and inspired us all with her intelligence and generosity. She was a joy to spend time with and she will never be forgotten.
This is one of my favorite photos of the two of us, taken in May, 10 years ago when we were celebrating her special birthday at the Biltmore Estate. What a beautiful lady...inside and out.
We are thankful for so many things this week and count our blessings even during the sad times.
All of the wildflowers in this post are Hatpins! They were blooming all along the trail in a boggy area deep in the woods.
I’m joining Thankful Thursdays.
45 comments:
Hello,
So sorry for the loss of your MIL, sending prayers for you and the family. I have never heard of the Hatpin flowers, very pretty photos.
Enjoy your day, have a great weekend ahead.
...I'm sorry to hear of your loss.
I am so very sorry for your loss. What is a wonderful picture of your two. Prayers for your family. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Hello Diane. I have so neglected my friends at the Garden Spot. I just ran out of things to write about, but I'm checking in this morning and I am so sorry to read that you have lost her mother-in-law. I supposed that is especially these times that we take note of our blessings. The loss of our mother is a hard loss, but the lessons she taught and the memories she leaves bring comfort and she will be with you always.
So sorry to hear for the of your Mother in Law. She will always be in your heart and memory.
I'm sorry to hear about your mother in law.
so sorry to hear about your Mother in law.. i have not seen or even heard of the hat pins. they are beautiful....
So sorry for your loss Diane. Hugs.
My condolences. What a lovely photo of the two of you!
Sorry for the sad passing of your MIL. Mine was the sweetest lady ever and I still miss her.
But we also are thankful for having known her. Yes we are blessed in this life
MB
I'm so sorry for your loss. A wonderful mother-in-law is a precious gift. Mine was also kind and loving and I'm so grateful to have known her. Thinking of you and your husband with love.
Remembering sweet days and better times is such a healing thing to do. May God bless you in this grieving season. You have honored your mother-in-law well. Now give your dear husband a gentle hug from me.
I am sorry for your loss Diane and glad you will have fond memories.
I'm so sorry for your loss. That photo of the two of you is beautiful. I'm sending prayers for you and your family. I did not know that these were called hatpins. They are beautiful. Enjoy your day, hugs, Edna B.
Hello Diane!
I send my condolences for your loss.
Beautiful pictures of a flower meadow.
Hugs and greetings:)
Lucja
My deepest sympathies for the loss of your mother-in-law. I'm glad you can remember the good times in her life. The picture of the two of you is beautiful! Thanks for sharing the spring scenes. Have a good week.
So sorry for your loss, Diane. xo Laura
Sending a hug and my sympathy at the loss of your mother-in-law. I'm glad you have photos and wonderful memories! Beautiful pictures of the Hatpins (never heard that name before!). I learn new things from you all the time!! xox
So very sorry to hear about your Mother in Law. Especially hard during these times. You take care. 💕 Kit
Hi Diane! I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your MIL. It is nice that you have so many happy memories with her. {{Hugs}} for you and your family. I'll keep you in my prayers. ~smile~ Roseanne
I am thinking of you at this time--
I have no parents, in-law parents, grand parents left--
and havent had any for nearly 20 years now--so I am glad you had her for as long as you did--
enjoy those memories--
and the flowers are pretty!
luv, di
I am sorry to read about the loss of your MIL, my condolences to you and all the family.
I've not heard of the Hatpin flowers, they look nice.
Take care.
All the best Jan
So sorry to hear of your loss. Glad you have happy memories.
Hatpins - what a cute name for these pretty little flowers.
So sorry for your loss but it sounds like you had a nice relationship. Those flowers are just so pretty. Enjoy your pretty countryside.
Mary
Sending virtual hugs!
Oh Diane my friend I am so terribly sorry for your loss. This is such sad news and so hard to experience. May God give y'all peace and comfort during this hard time. I'm here if you need to talk. Take care my sweet friend.
PS--that third picture down.....that just totally looks like a little fairyland!!
Oh, Diane, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother in law. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your husband and family during this time of sorrow. We said good-bye to my MIL about a year and a half ago, and it was hard. We had a good relationship, and I still miss her. It's always hard to lose a mother so close to Mother's Day also. My mother passed away 14 years ago today, and I remember it was right before Mother's Day then as now. But we have such memories to treasure in our hearts. Love the "hatpins"? I never heard them called that before. We have some here along our pond shore. They are really cute. (((hugs))) to you today.
So very sorry for your loss. But how nice to have happy memories.
Yay for all the pretty flowers!
So sorry for your loss. Beautiful flowers. Stay well.
my deepest condolences diane, you were lucky to have had such a wonderful mother in law. the wildflowers are so pretty, i don't think i have ever seen hatpins, what a cool name!!!
Oh, I'm so sorry about your mother in law!
My sympathy for the loss of your mother-in-law. I, too, had a wonderful mother-in-law. We miss her every day. I have never seen those wildflowers - pretty little things!
I am very sorry to hear of your loss.
Sorry to read about the passing of your mother in law. A life well lived is something to be proud of. Thank you for linking up and I love those hatpin flowers. New to me.
I'm so sorry.
Happy Friday, Diane! ♥
I love that you are purposing to count your blessings! Beautiful weather and blooms is definitely something to be thankful for! Last week we entered a new phase of lockdown, so now we can exercise in our neighbourhood each mornings between 6am and 9am...oh, it feels SO good to be able walk again, especially as we are enjoying the most beautiful Autumn weather at the moment!
Oh, Diane...I am so sorry to hear about your mother in law. How wonderful that she lived such a full life and was a sweet joy and blessing to those around her!
Thinking of you...♥
This Spring has been a challenge. I'm sorry about your family's loss.
Lo siento, pero ella estará siempre en vuestro recuerdo. Esas flores no las conozco, son muy bonitas. Besitos.
I'm so sorry about the loss of your mother in law. Boy, there's such a lot of loss in this world today but the ones that matter to us most are the ones who have made such an impact on our lives. It's a lovely photo, Diane. I send you wishes of peace and healing during this time.
so sorry for your loss ~ your mother-in-law sounds like a very special lady ~ healing hugs to you and hubby ~ wonderful post and photos ~ Love the 'hatpins' ~ ^_^
Be Well,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
I'm sorry for your loss, and thought how lucky to have a MIL that you loved and enjoyed! Life is too short for those we enjoy...
I’m so sorry to read about your loss. Your sweet tribute had me thinking of my own MIL who has been gone for many years now. It is a blessing to have had a mother in law who was like another mother ... I did too.
Diane,
I 'm writing this on May 13th. I somehow missed this post when it was written (just busy here, I guess). I have seen small indications in your more recent posts that the past week has been "difficult", sensing a possible reference to more than just COVID.
I read your posts in backwards order and came to this one about the passing of your dear mother-in-law. I am so sorry for your loss.
The day you wrote this post was the 34th anniversary of the passing of my father, so this is a poignant time for both of us. Death just doesn't seem to "fit" in Springtime when there is so much newness of life all around us.
The timing of the opening of some of the good hiking spots here could not have come at a better time for you because I know your spirit is refreshed greatly when you are able to walk in the great outdoors with your camera in hand.
May the Lord continue to comfort you and your husband, all of your family. The photo you shared of you with your mother-in-law is beautiful.
I'm so sorry to hear about your Mother-in-law, Diane. This is a very nice picture of both of you. You will always have those special memories of her, and she will be in your heart always. My Mother-in-law passed away recently as well, but she lived a long life, in her 90's. Thinking of you today and sending thoughts of comfort and love.
~Sheri
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