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My mother

Postby the foto fanatic on Wed Jul 16, 2014 12:11 pm

Thank you for the kind words and thoughts after I advised of my mother's illness.

Mum died last week after a courageous battle against cancer. She died surrounded by family and was able to tell each of us how much she loved us before she passed.
They were moments that were painful and sad but also beautiful.

She raised five kids on the smell of an oily rag and we are all forever grateful for her love and guidance. We are going to miss her terribly.

Here she is on her wedding day in 1948.

RIP Mum

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Re: My mother

Postby biggerry on Wed Jul 16, 2014 12:31 pm

Trevor, my sincere condolences, may she rest in peace.

That photo is a beautiful memory.
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Re: My mother

Postby gstark on Wed Jul 16, 2014 1:14 pm

Trevor,

All the best to you and your family; take care, and thanks for sharing this great, and important, image.
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Re: My mother

Postby TonyT on Thu Jul 17, 2014 6:19 am

Trevor

My Condolences to you and your family.
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Re: My mother

Postby sirhc55 on Thu Jul 17, 2014 10:11 am

Trevor, it is with true feelings that I extend my heart felt best wishes to all of your mums family and friends at this time. The memories of your mum will always bring a smile to your face and happiness in your heart.
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Re: My mother

Postby zafra52 on Thu Jul 17, 2014 3:05 pm

I am sorry, please accept my condolences to you and your family.
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Re: My mother

Postby Matt. K on Thu Jul 17, 2014 4:12 pm

Hi Trevor
Sorry to hear the sad news about your mother. It sounds like she had a long, happy life and is now in a place where nothing can hurt her.
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Re: My mother

Postby chrisk on Sat Jul 19, 2014 8:16 am

the foto fanatic wrote:Thank you for the kind words and thoughts after I advised of my mother's illness.

Mum died last week after a courageous battle against cancer. She died surrounded by family and was able to tell each of us how much she loved us before she passed.
They were moments that were painful and sad but also beautiful.


our life is ultimately judged by how we have loved and how others have loved us. Lotta love in this post and how wonderful you were all given the opportunity to speak your heart.

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Re: My mother

Postby ozimax on Sat Jul 19, 2014 11:09 am

Sincere condolences Trevor to you and your family.
Wonderful photo that will mean more and more as the years pass.
Thanks for sharing this with the forum.

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Re: My mother

Postby PiroStitch on Sat Jul 19, 2014 3:22 pm

Sorry to hear of your loss and thanks for sharing such a beautiful sentimental memory.
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Re: My mother

Postby the foto fanatic on Wed Jul 30, 2014 10:11 am

Thank you for the kind thoughts everyone - it is very much appreciated.
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Re: My mother

Postby zafra52 on Wed Jul 30, 2014 11:32 am

The picture shows a very beautiful young woman and on your comments indicate she was an excellent mother. With time, you and your siblings will manage to cope without her physical presence but she will still live in you and it is quite possible that her teachings and her memory will grow even stronger.
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