It's been an exceptionally good month to hike and we've gotten out every chance we could.
I've taken so many photos that I thought I would do a post with 'November in mosaics'!
These are a few of the leftovers.
Warbler and water lily
Kestrel
Bench at the top
Birds and squirrel
Wildflowers
Bare trees at Halpata Tastanaki Preserve
Golf course behind our house and our Camellia bush in full bloom.
Interesting clouds
I hope it's been a good month for you too. It's not like Novembers in the past. Times change and we are constantly changing along with it. Look around and see what makes you happy and do more of that!
After I wrote this post, I had a call to tell me my mother had passed away. I wanted to share my favorite photo of my parents. My mother is pregnant with me and they were teenagers in this photo. (My mother turned 20 just before I was born.) I think they look very happy here.
So the month has ended on a sad note. I would appreciate your prayers. They are both gone now and I feel incredibly sad. I know you've all suffered losses and understand.
Thanks for your friendship always, Diane
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42 comments:
What a beauty and you so favor her. My prayers and thoughts are with you, Diane, in this grieving season. Sending love across the miles. (I have always loved your collages.)
I am so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. I love the picture you shared of your parents. You look a lot like your mom. Sending hugs.
So sorry to hear about your mother. That photo of your parents is very special - they do look so happy!
Take care!
Diane, My prayers and heart go out to you for the passing of your mother. Very sad news.
Handsome parents, they look very happy. Your mother is glowing. To have such a photo is a precious treasure.
I'm so sorry for your loss Diane. I am sending you prayers and hugs.
I am sorry for your loss. What adorable photo of your parents.Stunning pictures. Sending prayers.
What a sweet photo of your parents. You sure do look like your mom. My heart goes out to you now. Sending a gentle hug your way.
A beautiful photo of your parents and they do look very happy. My deepest condolences.
-Soma
Oh Diane, I am so sorry to read about your mother. What a beautiful photo of her. She has the loveliest smile. May God's grace fill your days as you grieve and mourn.
So very sorry for your loss. Lovely photo of your beautiful mom and handsome dad.
Oh Diane, I am so very sorry to hear about your mother's passing. I know how that hurts deeply. Your mother was beautiful, and you certainly do look like her! I am praying for you now, dear friend, and will continue to keep you in my thoughts in the upcoming days and weeks. (((hugs)))
Oh Diane I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Praying that God will comfort you at this time.
A lovely photo. I think you look a lot like your mother.
I am so sorry to read about your mothers passing.
That is such a lovely photograph you've shared.
Saying a prayer and thinking of you at this sad time.
All the best Jan
I am sorry to hear of your mother's death. I love the photograph of your parents. You will keep good memories of your parents close in your heart.
Oh, Diane. I am so very sorry for your loss. Your mother (and dad) look so happy and so beautiful in the picture you shared. Keeping you and your family in my prayers. There is nothing easy about losing a loved one. Hugs.
I'm so sorry to hear about your mother's passing.
What a beautiful picture of your parents, they look very happy indeed.
I wish you a lot of strength.
Greetings Irma
May her memory be a blessing.
Siento mucho la muerte de tu madre, la fotografía es preciosa, se les ven muy felices. Te dejo un montón de abrazos y besos.
My sincere condolences on your mother’s death, Diane, and what a happy couple your parents looked to be in that photo. It’s always sad to lose a family member, especially a parent and even harder at the holidays. My late mother passed before Christmas several years ago and I miss her even more at this time of year.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Good for you for getting out. We try to get into our forest daily.
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your mother and send prayers hugs and condolences. It is a lovely picture and I turned 20 just before my first son was born my mother turned 19 just before I was born. All your pictures are lovely today and you're right it has been a beautiful day for being outside the last month has been really nice
So so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother Diane! God be with you through this sad time. Let me know if there's anything you need ok
Dear Diane,
My prayers are with you and your family.
I do love the photo you shared of your parents.
Lots of Love,
Carla
So sorry to hear about your Mom's passing.
Sending prayers for you and your family.
What a beautiful picture of your parents.
Take Care
“November in mosaics” is an artistic summary of November. So sorry about your loss of loved mother, I can relate to how you feel. At the same time, I smiled to see the beautiful, happy couple in a photo.
Yoko
During our lives we create and share memories. You obviously have some wonderful recollections of you Mother. Your ability to share the memories you are making in Nature will continue to make her proud of such a daughter.
Gini and I send our prayers.
your mom looks so happy, so beautiful in the picture, you resemble her. how lucky you were to have her, a mom you are saddened to loose...not everyone gets that!! i am sending you warm thoughts and wishes, that you will focus on her long, beautiful life well lived!!
your mosaics are especially pretty...and your header picture is stunning!! i think the warbler is my favorite...i also LOVED the clouds and the bench. let's face it, i really enjoyed all of them!!
hoping you find strength at this very difficult time!!
I am late reading and so sorry to hear about your mom. She is beautiful in the picture. Thinking of you!
Diane - I am so sorry to read that your mother has passed away. Both of my parents are gone now too, and the feeling of loss never quite goes away. But certainly, looking at photos of happy times helps to focus the heart, soul and mind. Praying that you can find peace in the good memories, my friend.
I miss my father everyday...But I know it isn't the end...God bless you and comfort you.Big hug.
yes, your parents look very happy in the photo. God bless them.
Welcome December
Diane, I'm so sorry hear of the passing of your dear Mother. This is such a precious photo of your Mom and Dad, and I see the resemblance with you and your Mom. The photo made me smile, and I could relate, as I was only 20 when pregnant with Nel. Yes, your parents do look happy in this picture. I am thinking of you tonight and sending thoughts your way of comfort and love. Know that you are loved in blog land. And Yes, I just said a prayer for you, dear friend. : )
~Sheri
So sorry to hear about your mom's passing.
Sending you my deepest condolences and hugs.
I`m deeply involved with Christmas preparations ... but now I`m here.
Oh, Diane, what sad news in this post. I feel with you, your mother looks so happy on this capture.
I will pray.
...change is the one thing that you can count on. I often don't handle change well.
Sorry about your loss. It's been 13 years since I lost my mom and I still miss her and even think I want to tell her something but then I remember. We all face it but it's not easy. Hope you've had some comfort with the happy memories of her time with you.
I am so sorry for your loss.
So sorry to hear of your loss. I have lost both my parents and miss them both especially at this time of year. Sending good thoughts your way.
I'm very late because I have been away from blogging for over a month -- but I know it is never too late to say I'm sorry. That is a wonderful picture -- your mom and dad both look so happy and you know they are thinking about all the happiness on the way (that would be you!). I'm so glad you have this picture -- the beginning of all of your wonderful family memories. Sending virtual hugs (never too late for those either).
Diane, after I received your comment I went back to your posts to see to what you were referring. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. It's so hard, isn't it? And I think even harder at the holidays in some ways, because of the memories of the past and those not to be. My heart is hurting for you now and prayers are coming your way at this very moment as your grieve this profound loss. Biggest hugs.
So sorry for your loss from your dearest mom…I did miss this post….owww so sad to read this ….it is so hard losing your mom…my prayers are for you today Diane …love from me …and take your time ….love big big hug from me 🙏❤️🙏 Ria
I’m sorry for your loss. It’s been years since my mother passed away and I still miss her. Her love was unending.
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