tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post5473203943662377804..comments2024-03-26T02:10:41.394-07:00Comments on Ash Tree Cottage: After MomSusan Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04323206599839838089noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-48823958841004957852014-03-08T15:08:26.258-08:002014-03-08T15:08:26.258-08:00I know!!! my mother died in 2007, and stilI feel, ...I know!!! my mother died in 2007, and stilI feel, as you do. you're doing her proud. hang in. and heartfelt condolences from one who just browsed, and found you!<br /><br />AngelaAng.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01804701134711424908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-6057382111100873392014-03-03T22:01:26.808-08:002014-03-03T22:01:26.808-08:00Dear Susan, I'm just catching up on some blogs...Dear Susan, I'm just catching up on some blogs and have gone back and read about your mom's stroke and her, ultimate, decline. My deepest sympathies as you walk the difficult road ahead, learning to live without your mom. May you be warmed by her memories and strengthened by the hand of God.Dayle ~ A Collection of Dayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01727194212928446402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-77378215181771882382014-03-01T08:19:02.067-08:002014-03-01T08:19:02.067-08:00Oh my goodness, I am visiting from Cozy Little Hou...Oh my goodness, I am visiting from Cozy Little House Tweak It Tuesday and just read the above. I am terribly sorry for your loss. I send my deepest sympathy and condolences to you. Your mom's room is beautiful! I think it is a fitting and touching tribute to her memory that you want to finish the room in a manner that she would have loved so much. We all grieve in different ways, but the ache and sense of loss do not go away. They are with us every day, but it does not defeat us or diminish us. It stirs us on, as difficult though it feels, sometimes. The pain of losing our dear ones is part of life. Memories, sweet memories, sustain us through dark times and we can share laughter and joy over those memories of our loved ones who have passed. I honor you greatly for having your mom at home during her last illness. I think many of us would like to pass over inside our home, surrounded by the things and the faces we love the best. Passing that way honors and respects the soul, that divine spark of life, that illuminates us all, as it ends its earthly journey and goes to - well, we all have our different beliefs about that. No matter who we are, though, or where we are, on our beautiful Earth, we share more things in common than not, though we be strangers to one another. We all stem from the same source, after all. I join with the other commenters above in sending you peace, love and light.Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16575870809633911343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-21115658268309632752014-02-27T03:02:25.373-08:002014-02-27T03:02:25.373-08:00A very lovely idea. I'm in England and have b...A very lovely idea. I'm in England and have been reading your blog for awhile even though I don't always comment, and I think you are very brave to share this with us. This post brings across a real sense of your mother. I can't not begin to imagine how heart-broken you must be. I love the ideas you have for decorating the room. May be if you reverted to floorboards you could make a rug using fabric in some of your mom's favourite colours or styles, or maybe she had a stash of her own. I hope you don't think it's impertinent to mention it but I know a friend who did a very similar thing and she found the process very comforting and this now a constant reminder of her lovely mother. Sending you peace, love & light.xTracy Welhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09059072735128469208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-17769470636436929562014-02-26T10:33:23.744-08:002014-02-26T10:33:23.744-08:00Susan I think this is a lovely way to remember and...Susan I think this is a lovely way to remember and honor your mother. Your loss brought back memories of my little mother and how devastating it was to me when she passed. We do all grieve in our own ways and working through it is a personal thing. My thoughts are with you (())Francie...The Scented Cottage Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06317339284013000879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-90277372224838470892014-02-25T16:02:20.518-08:002014-02-25T16:02:20.518-08:00What a beautiful, wonderful way to remember Mom.I ...What a beautiful, wonderful way to remember Mom.I support your idea for the room 100%! Love,Lori KoleckiLorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13260211673617167087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-62967394829905334692014-02-25T12:13:04.052-08:002014-02-25T12:13:04.052-08:00Susan I am so sorry to hear about your mom's p...Susan I am so sorry to hear about your mom's passing...your in my thoughts and prayers. I think what your doing is a wonderful way to honor your mother...she will be watching and smiling down at you.ℳartina @ Northern Nestinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03492503626430263274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-29787410642264195472014-02-25T09:06:35.331-08:002014-02-25T09:06:35.331-08:00I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom! ...I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom! I felt a great emptiness too when I lost my mom a few years ago. Things that brought me great happiness before were no longer of interest. Eventually things did get easier......<br />I will be praying for you!<br />~DesDeseraehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12548332335063152792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-36206489173846745952014-02-25T07:28:41.344-08:002014-02-25T07:28:41.344-08:00Dear Susan, I think this is a very sweet way to ho...Dear Susan, I think this is a very sweet way to honor your little mother. She would be happy you'd done this. It's a sweet room and so many pretties in there. Love the french doors to the garden. Sweetie, I know your heart is breaking and you fell as if you're in limbo - but remember to take care of yourself, get enough rest and sleep if you can. You have to take care of yourself. It took me months before I could really sleep well after my mother passed away. It gets a bit easier as the time goes on, but the loving will always be there. I still for a split second reach to grab the phone to call my mother and tell her something!<br />You're in my prayers,<br />Shelia ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-18701148706423130732014-02-25T07:18:28.651-08:002014-02-25T07:18:28.651-08:00Hi Susan,
I came to your blog from Brenda's. ...Hi Susan,<br />I came to your blog from Brenda's. I relate a lot to you. I also live in TX and have my elderly mom with me. She is doing pretty well right now, but has had her struggles with her health, like your mom. I will be in the same emotional place you are now, in my future.<br />My thoughts and prayers are with you now. Hugs, GinaGinaEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09353471067762743579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-82513467184175393072014-02-25T06:57:18.465-08:002014-02-25T06:57:18.465-08:00All I can say Susan is that I understand..... My ...All I can say Susan is that I understand..... My Mama loved flowers and planting new ones and working my flowerbeds are part of what I have done to get through the grieving process.. and planted 3 red crepe myrtles in her honor and memory..so, I get it..decorating her bedroom..<br />Hugs to you...<br />Love, Monahidden art of homemakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08776454203241599073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-62129638300220767382014-02-25T00:04:11.617-08:002014-02-25T00:04:11.617-08:00I think it's nice that you are carrying on wit...I think it's nice that you are carrying on with her intention to decorate the room. I have to keep busy during sad times and understand your need to be doing something.Maureen Wyatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03717877610585066150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-86613393867810096172014-02-24T21:03:42.376-08:002014-02-24T21:03:42.376-08:00What a beautiful and large room that is.....your m...What a beautiful and large room that is.....your mom must have loved it!!! Love the sweet nesting tables and the clock too. Do want ever you need to do to begin the healing process and to bring on some loving comfort....hugs....sweet violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05217634500685029163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-38748584542950433832014-02-24T18:53:14.479-08:002014-02-24T18:53:14.479-08:00I am so sorry to read of your loss, Susan. I can&...I am so sorry to read of your loss, Susan. I can't imagine what you're going through, but I can imagine that redecorating her beautiful room is a comfort. Many hugs to you. ~Danielle ( Cozycakes Cottage) Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13955177020166476922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-80469548933371184742014-02-24T18:09:44.877-08:002014-02-24T18:09:44.877-08:00It's good to find a way to make this room beau...It's good to find a way to make this room beautiful with things you both have loved over the years....things that have good memories. It will bring you comfort my friend! Sweet hugs, Diane~Lavender Dreamer~https://www.blogger.com/profile/06298191144517740164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-40920343838439774462014-02-24T17:56:10.320-08:002014-02-24T17:56:10.320-08:00I can't imagine how sad you must be and if thi...I can't imagine how sad you must be and if this helps you, then by all means ... decorate! Praying for you...<br />Blessings,<br />CindyCindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02897883854642097143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-57880766001428552312014-02-24T17:38:45.272-08:002014-02-24T17:38:45.272-08:00I think this is a fitting way to remember your mom...I think this is a fitting way to remember your mom, and I think she would be happy about it. Thinking of you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04098902223786529522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-24806165090519404122014-02-24T17:15:12.913-08:002014-02-24T17:15:12.913-08:00I think it is a wonderful way to remember your mom...I think it is a wonderful way to remember your mom by doing her room. I am sure she would love it.<br />Cathyacorn hollowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10503414190541111706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-72392289700535442912014-02-24T16:46:02.092-08:002014-02-24T16:46:02.092-08:00Susan ~ I think this is a lovely idea. It will ke...Susan ~ I think this is a lovely idea. It will keep you busy during this hard time. I also think it will bring you a little closer to closure. ~ to complete your mom's indecision on decorating is a lovely gift to your Mom. Your mom did love you ~ even though, humans at times don't show it. Your mom and daddy are looking down on you now ~ your mom KNOWS how much you loved her and your daddy is smiling too so proud that you were with her at the end ~ that you took care of her. Your mother is free now, free of pain and sorrow and all of the demons that we as humans contend with. She can now look down on you with unconditional love. I wish I were there with you ~ You have gone through such life changing events in these last few months. Time will heal (I know that sounds mundane), but, time really does help. It may not heal, but it helps one to accept what is inevitable in this life. I will be very honored to see what you will do with your Mom's room and look forward to it every step of the way. (((Hugs))) xoVintage Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02180199884623441185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-53235058088669785542014-02-24T16:23:32.923-08:002014-02-24T16:23:32.923-08:00Sounds like a wonderful way to honor your Mom !! ...Sounds like a wonderful way to honor your Mom !! I know she is smiling down on you from Heaven! Hugs and prayers oxoxTwinkle Terriorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14066948053622078820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-13130145342047685282014-02-24T16:04:56.030-08:002014-02-24T16:04:56.030-08:00Sweetie it is not frivolous / your mama lived in t...Sweetie it is not frivolous / your mama lived in this house with you! And the house and situation and everything was so new to you both..you were just getting adjusted / sorting out how to make the house a home / getting to know new people / make a new life...why wouldn't you wander through the house that you brought her back home to and try to sort things out yet again. You did EVERYTHING right for your mother, that is what is important. They say that sons go and daughters remain..and you did. You are the best of daughters, my dear...I have 3 sons / I won't be so lucky when I am old :) You have many blogging friends 'standing in the gap' for you with thoughts and prayers as you go through this journeyDeb @ Frugal Little Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091419343402163298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-37731863663403127002014-02-24T15:36:21.152-08:002014-02-24T15:36:21.152-08:00I can barely type through the tears, as I know you...I can barely type through the tears, as I know your heart is broken. I'm so glad you have a wonderful and devoted husband there to put his arms around you to comfort you. I wish I was there to hug you and hold your hand and tell you that you were a dear, dear daughter to your mother. You were with her till the end. Aren't the hospice nurses wonderful? I know you are sad, so sad. But she has gone to be with your father. Perhaps she missed him so much she couldn't wait any longer. <br />Love, BrendaBrenda Pruitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14544794729410559072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-61387261600753139762014-02-24T15:23:58.666-08:002014-02-24T15:23:58.666-08:00I think decorating your mom's room is a wonder...I think decorating your mom's room is a wonderful idea! Especially if it'll make you feel a little better & I'm sure your Mom would approve.<br /><br />I'm very sorry for your loss, Susan. I've been reading your posts from afar. My Dad also passed away from a stroke, almost 11 years ago. Reading what you were going through seemed "familiar" these past couple of weeks. Sending prayers & good thoughts your way. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00919946471260198201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-6470786133099662312014-02-24T13:19:27.003-08:002014-02-24T13:19:27.003-08:00To keep busy is always the way to go.
Merle..........To keep busy is always the way to go.<br />Merle............. Merlesworldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00573975763012762631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-50293252450365667602014-02-24T12:58:12.285-08:002014-02-24T12:58:12.285-08:00Susan I think this is a lovely way to honor your M...Susan I think this is a lovely way to honor your Mother and to help the grieving process. I had a big lump in my throat reading this post. Your loss is so fresh and painful, time as you know will help, but action is good also. Wishing you comfort as you start this project 'For Your Mom' <br />hugs, LindaLinda @ A La Cartehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16356471099319932835noreply@blogger.com