tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post655834526598365477..comments2024-03-28T18:35:44.564-04:00Comments on The Marmelade Gypsy: Missing MomJeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-61948638660647351842017-05-31T21:50:05.260-04:002017-05-31T21:50:05.260-04:00A beautiful post and tribute to your mom. She soun...A beautiful post and tribute to your mom. She sounds like a wonderful lady and I'm sure you have inherited many of her qualities for your beautiful personality shines through your posts. xxJoyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956413632864588646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-48418436179674091112017-05-24T16:43:49.594-04:002017-05-24T16:43:49.594-04:00Jeanie thank you for sharing this lovely post abou...Jeanie thank you for sharing this lovely post about your mom. I lost mine when I was 19 so I understand about growing up and not being able to experience so many things with her. But you certainly have all these wonderful memories and she was very special indeed. I hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day!Mary K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17696218067214163344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-50657044679187853432017-05-20T10:08:15.998-04:002017-05-20T10:08:15.998-04:00Jeanie, I'm so glad I didn't miss this out...Jeanie, I'm so glad I didn't miss this outstanding post. My mother died when I was 33, and I continued to learn/realize things about her and myself for several years. If I had to pick two favorite parts of your story they would be: the styrofoam cake and the cut glass. Sweet!Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-79350680500611163642017-05-19T09:16:31.493-04:002017-05-19T09:16:31.493-04:00Jeannie, Your mother was beautiful inside and out....Jeannie, Your mother was beautiful inside and out. What a lovely tribute to her. I wish I could write like you do.I feel your pangs of grief as I lost my mother at age 33 also to cancer.<br /><br />You have the gift of writing. My heart is warmed by your post. Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09559612002837383953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-64559258544706445312017-05-19T08:22:43.278-04:002017-05-19T08:22:43.278-04:00Do you know what came to mind after I'd read t...Do you know what came to mind after I'd read this for about the third time? You've titled it "Missing Mom," but your mother isn't missing at all. She lives on in you, in so many ways -- as you yourself noted. <br /><br />I've been trying to figure out why Mother's Day isn't an emotional day for me: apart from an occasional regret that the old routines aren't possible any more. I think it's because we had such a long time together. Having a mother who died at 93 is a much different sort of experience than yours. You're not only grieving loss of a mother, you're grieving all the years you didn't have. <br /><br />But thank goodness the years you did have were so rich and nourishing! I hope the day was wonderful for you.shoreacreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16284698314697628805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-81913098287455647872017-05-17T06:15:24.427-04:002017-05-17T06:15:24.427-04:00That's a wonderful tribute, Jeanie, and writte...That's a wonderful tribute, Jeanie, and written so well. Your mum sounds like an amazing person - and it reminded me how lucky we are that some people come into our lives and stay awhile. Not everyone is lucky enough to have fabulous parents - I still miss mine, and I'm grateful they were the way they were, even if I didn't always see that at the time! Loved the way your post made me think of them, though they're never far away.Mike@Bit About Britainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08741370413282813229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-85293392798266346722017-05-17T03:29:22.290-04:002017-05-17T03:29:22.290-04:00What a wonderful tribute and photos. Your mom soun...What a wonderful tribute and photos. Your mom sounds wonderful. Thanks for sharing it all with us. Bella Rumhttp://bellarum.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-64357227786537535982017-05-16T22:41:16.025-04:002017-05-16T22:41:16.025-04:00What a beautiful tribute!! Thanks so much for stop...What a beautiful tribute!! Thanks so much for stopping by!!<br />Hugs,<br />DebDebbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09393980831584145593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-27438010436274774012017-05-16T09:38:42.296-04:002017-05-16T09:38:42.296-04:00Jeanie, What a wonderful tribute to your mother! ...Jeanie, What a wonderful tribute to your mother! I had my mother until she was almost 90 years old and I still miss all the great things we did together, even at her age. Thank you for sharing and I'm happy you have wonderful memories of her.carol@The Red Painted Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03759735039946191246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-38270298685036546672017-05-15T14:57:09.155-04:002017-05-15T14:57:09.155-04:00Jeanie - I'm so glad I read your post...what a...Jeanie - I'm so glad I read your post...what a beautiful tribute to your mom...and yes, she is still with you loving all that you do. So heartfelt. So beautifully written. A post to be cherished. Thank you for sharing.Doodle Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08780923804747148925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-84594489454020369972017-05-15T12:12:41.278-04:002017-05-15T12:12:41.278-04:00Jeanie, what a beautiful post! I have read it twi...Jeanie, what a beautiful post! I have read it twice...you are an excellent writer. Your mom lives on in you. She was definitely a special lady and thank you for sharing your and her story...amazing!!!Pam Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06155700433773658812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-3585920227521638432017-05-15T07:46:07.479-04:002017-05-15T07:46:07.479-04:00What a beautiful post!
Your Mom sounds like a won...What a beautiful post!<br /><br />Your Mom sounds like a wonderful woman. I'm sorry you lost her so young, but glad you have so many wonderful memories to treasure, and that you take after her so much.Victoria Ziglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11872256336482196922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-20528920890731905232017-05-15T06:21:35.235-04:002017-05-15T06:21:35.235-04:00I have read lots and lots of mother’s day posts ov...I have read lots and lots of mother’s day posts over the last few days, but yours is the best one of all. I’ve smiled and cried as I’ve read my way through it, your love for your mum shines through your words. All the photographs are wonderful, but I especially love the first one and the one with the old car and the slide. Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-37507604316778907112017-05-15T02:08:31.489-04:002017-05-15T02:08:31.489-04:00What a beautiful, moving post. So glad your mother...What a beautiful, moving post. So glad your mother molded you into the fab person you are!Paulita https://www.blogger.com/profile/14237320966048538408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-49988960446824437172017-05-14T21:50:51.784-04:002017-05-14T21:50:51.784-04:00OH what a lovely tribute to your mom. I loved eve...OH what a lovely tribute to your mom. I loved every part of it and maybe because it reminded me of my mom, whom I lost in 2005. We will see them again and until then, you're right, they are very close to us in more ways than we can ever imagine. The veil between this life and the next is very thin. God Bless You and Happy Mother's Day to you Jeanie.diane in northern wisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-28689491880010416822017-05-14T21:18:00.509-04:002017-05-14T21:18:00.509-04:00I see YOU a lot in your mother, Jeanie. What trea...I see YOU a lot in your mother, Jeanie. What treasured pictures these are. I didn't realize your mom and dad were both photographers. I absolutely love the picture of the back of you in the pretty dress. How wonderful that your mom loved Christmas. I bet you have special memories of her at Christmas time. I think that's great that she told you all about the town that she was born and raised in. That was interesting when my own parents told me stories, and I was born in the same town as my father was. I love the picture of you and your parents. It sounds like she was a wonderful mother, and she raised an amazing daughter.<br /><br />Happy Mother's Day, Jeanie.<br /><br />~Sheri Red Rose Alleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02685747099912989862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-76984205352860336202017-05-14T21:00:18.401-04:002017-05-14T21:00:18.401-04:00Such a lovely tribute, Jeanie. I'm sure she&#...Such a lovely tribute, Jeanie. I'm sure she's as proud as can be.<br />I need orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16819543886910857718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-46000645716873195912017-05-14T16:26:56.262-04:002017-05-14T16:26:56.262-04:00Anyone in their right mind can't read this and...Anyone in their right mind can't read this and not start to cry. It is such a sad, yet memorable post showing how much you loved and cared for your mother. Happy Mother's Day, dear Jeanie, and happy memories, too.Bleubeard and Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10149710375520733752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-10300248724803600772017-05-14T14:25:56.507-04:002017-05-14T14:25:56.507-04:00I'm so glad I popped in today to read a couple...I'm so glad I popped in today to read a couple of blogs. This post made me smile and also cry a little bit. My mom died when I was young, too, so I can relate to that. And all the family stuff, the things she taught me (and also lots she didn't!) and just generally the the way I miss her...just as you so eloquently expressed here today how much you miss your mom. <br />I love seeing the photos and reading the stories about you and your family. You have a way of bringing things to life with your words.<br />Big hugs to you today.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10084823218319628822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-66999793565998638942017-05-14T11:49:08.523-04:002017-05-14T11:49:08.523-04:00What a beautiful post, Jeanie: tender, loving, gen...What a beautiful post, Jeanie: tender, loving, generous. My heart aches for her loss in your life, but at the same time, it's wonderful to see her spirit mirrored in yours. Much love to you today (and always), annoannohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102616203481686227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-46618504505999686412017-05-14T09:42:41.399-04:002017-05-14T09:42:41.399-04:00I loved reading about you and your beautiful mothe...I loved reading about you and your beautiful mother. You have some wonderful photos and lovely memories to go with them.Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01043224721237700695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-43166308454319813452017-05-14T09:41:11.762-04:002017-05-14T09:41:11.762-04:00Well you did it ..my first and I hope only MD pudd...Well you did it ..my first and I hope only MD puddle eyes.<br />Just puddles..I have learned to put a stop on the puddles;)<br /><br />What a tribute..great photos..memories words..now I know why you have so many pics and scans o do..that back shot of you:)<br />What a lovely girl!<br />And your parents:) So tall ..so short.So adorable.<br />I lost my wonderful mom at 19..she had an aneurism..my dad was in the hospital..he had just had a heart attck..he died 6 months later the night of my wedding..<br /><br />I miss her every day..and I get ..that panks you feel at SE..I felt it all my adult life..the births of my girls..the concerts..every moment.<br />I hear you dear Jeanie.:)♥<br /><br /><br />La Table De Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04358539954508050792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-37614069335627649282017-05-14T09:12:57.682-04:002017-05-14T09:12:57.682-04:00A loving and beautiful tribute to your mom. My mot...A loving and beautiful tribute to your mom. My mother taught me that you can see the immortality of our loved ones in the way they have influenced our lives, that they will always be with us because they are part of us and that we share them with everyone we meet. Your mother will always be with you and your spirit, wit, and creativity give us all a sense of her.Joanne Huffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01759522152058279949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-70244550529006371872017-05-14T09:09:11.777-04:002017-05-14T09:09:11.777-04:00Jeanie, this the BEST Mother's Day tribute eve...Jeanie, this the BEST Mother's Day tribute ever, from anybody. Your mother, I'm sure, is smiling very proudly. And there's no doubt in my mind she is with you at Southern Exposure, probably sent you there. <br /><br />Happy Mother's Day. You do know pets are family, too, right?! <br />XO<br />RitaRita C at Panoplyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351306074493103021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-47133185519577232382017-05-14T08:41:04.528-04:002017-05-14T08:41:04.528-04:00Oh Jeanie... what a beautiful tribute to a wonderf...Oh Jeanie... what a beautiful tribute to a wonderful lady. You were so lucky to have had such an upbeat, talented, loving, brave Mom. I bet she's smiling at you from heaven. Sounds like you are just like her. Btw... I was a theater major too. I am the biggest fan of Barbra's and know the full score to Funny Girl and Funny Lady. Enjoy your Sunday.Preppy Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13446028963455322844noreply@blogger.com