How strange it was for me to read the theme for this weeks WordPress photo challenge. Two years ago this week we said goodby to my mother at her memorial service, and I have been reminiscing through the photos. I miss her, and my dad also. Never forgotten, they are always in my heart and thoughts.
I understand why my mom died only 3 years after my dad, she was too lonely without him. Even though we were there for her and she loved us so much, the loss of her beloved was too great. They were soul mates, together 55 years and counting.
Every Christmas of my life until 5 years ago I spent with my parents, until 2 years ago with my mom. The same is true for my children, we always spent Christmas with their grandparents.
Love can not be forgotten. Their love, our love, it binds us together forever. I am so blessed to know this kind of unforgettable love.
A couple hours before my dad passed away, he asked her once again to lay by his side. She stayed with him and comforted him right to the end. I tried to do the same for her by staying in her hospital room so she would know she was not alone.
There were so many beautiful flowers at both funerals. There were so many wonderful friends and family who came both times. My parents were truly people who could not be forgotten. They may be gone physically from this time and place, but they live forever in the hearts and minds of our family and others who knew them.
For more on Gone, But Not Forgotten go to the Daily Post Photo Challenge.
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Such a lovely post. A wonderful tribute.
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Thank you fro reading it!
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such a loving story…and to have the photos to look back on…is so wonderful…It overjoys me to see the closeness in families…I am so fortunate to have that too…Sweet post!
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Thank you for stopping by and reading. I’m so glad you are also close to your family.
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This was an awesome post. Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you for stopping by to read it, it’s comforting when people comment on something so close to my heart.
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My pleasure.
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What beautiful photos and post. The one of your mum lying with your dad made me cry – so beautiful.
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Thank you, yes it was a tearful time but for all the right reasons.
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A touching post which brought tears to my eyes, especially when I saw the photo of your mom lying next to your dad. Such love is truly special and timeless, as it will live on in your hearts forever. Thanks for these beautiful photos and words; you are blessed to have had such wonderful parents 🙂
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Thank you, I do miss them so much. I’m grateful that their love can still touch people’s hearts.
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True love. A beautiful post. Overwhelming. How wonderful for you to have experienced such love. They will live forever within you.
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