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A Final Goodbye

Monday, March 5, 2012

 Hello friends, last Saturday my family and I held a memorial to celebrate the life of our beloved mother. It was a beautiful tribute to her. There were many heartfelt testimonials to mom from friends and family. We played her favorite music and served  the foods and treats she loved best. There was video of mom and family photos streaming throughout the memorial. It was our hope that everyone would leave feeling her love and spirit and not sadness. We were able to accomplish just that. Everyone remarked that they felt so much better after the service... the heaviness of grief was lifted, we were so happy for that. Mom's passion was gardening and she had one of the most beautiful gardens I've ever seen. In remembrance of her love of gardening we gave everyone a packet of Forget me Not seeds to plant in her memory. I made all of the floral arrangements for the memorial. I didn't photograph the actual arrangements but I did make some bouquets from the flowers that were left. Moms favorite colors were blue and white so we decorated in those colors.  I just want to share with all  of you some of the flowers from her memorial.




The centerpieces were mostly blue hydrangeas and white roses. I made these bouquets from the extra flowers.









I used hydrangeas roses and star of Bethlehem on the memory table.   Mom loved flowers, so I just wanted to share these with all of you as a tribute to mom and as a way of thanking all of you again for your kindness. I have been very busy these last few weeks with the planning of the memorial. I haven't had much time for projects. I hope to be back and joining in as many Spring linky parties as possible.  Love to you all, back soon! 

25 comments:

  1. Karen,
    Oh my gosh, my Mother passed away on the 7th. It has been the worst month of my life. I am so, so sorry. We tried to make our memorial as happy as we could too. Actually I think we did it. People have been sending cards saying what a nice time they had.
    I miss my Mom so much. I'm here if you need an ear.
    Jane

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  2. Oh is sounds like all of your efforts helped to create a lasting, beautiful tribute to your mom. The care and thought that you put into the day as well as the flowers and decorations really were a gift to all who loved your mom.

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  3. Karen, What a beautiful tribute to your Mother...such pretty flowers! I'm sure when those seeds are planted and flowers bloom, your Mother will be remembered in the hearts of them all. Thank you for sharing this special time with us! Hope you have a peaceful evening! Hugs

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  4. I am so glad that your Mom's memorial went so well. The flowers are gorgeous! Thank you for sharing this personal time.

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  5. Karen...
    Your tribute to your mother is both beautiful and touching. The flowers are so pretty too, done with such love. Thanks you for sharing and so sorry for your loss.

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  6. Your flowers are so beautiful and I love that you were able to have a special memorial for your mom. Giving out the Forget Me Not seeds was a thoughtful idea and one that I bet your mom would approve of. Big hugs to you! I hope your Dad is doing better as well. One day at a time.

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  7. God bless you, Karen, as you work through the loss of your Mom. I'm sure there will be up days and days of overwhelming loss...and it will be hard for you to see her gardens without her there. Bless you and I hope your Dad is sstil doing well. Love to you, my friend- xo Diana

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  8. a lovely tribute to your beloved mother....how spacial...as it seems, so was she.

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  9. Such a beautiful tribute for your mother. The flowers are so beautiful; you did a wonderful job with them. My thoughts are with you all!

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  10. Sending you sympathy and love. Your mother's memorial sounded beautiful.

    Danielle

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  11. The flowers are beautiful! I'm glad your mom was honored so perfectly!
    Thinking of you as your heart is healing!

    Tight Hugs, Aimee

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  12. Such a beautiful way to honor your mother. The flowers are gorgeous. I love the idea of giving everyone seeds to plant in her memory.

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  13. Beautiful flowers my favourite!
    Blessings to you Karen...I know the grief is still strong.
    Pamela xo

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  14. I'm glad that you were able to have the service in her honor. It's the little things that help us to heal.

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  15. Your mom surely was smiling as she looked down on the daughter she loved as she arranged the flowers she loved. ~ Maureen

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  16. Such beautiful flowers for you mother's memorial. I love the idea of handing out the
    For Get Me Not seeds. There will be so many remembering her when they bloom.

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  17. What a wonderful celebration of your mother's life. I think the seeds were a really thoughtful, and touching, gesture, and they will be a reminder of her for so many years to come. A friend of mine died very unexpectedly a few years back, and I planted a shrub, bearing her name, in our garden. It always makes me smile when I see it, and reminds me of the happy times we had. I know the people you gave the seeds to will be able to feel this way in time.
    The flower pics you posted are so beautiful.

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  18. What a beautiful tribute. I am sure she would have loved your gorgeous flower arrangements. I love the idea of giving the Forget Me Nots. That is really special:)
    ~Cheryl

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  19. Hi Karen, what a lovely tribute to your precious Mom. Your flower arrangements were beautiful. This is really special Karen:) XO

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  20. Hugs and prayers still coming your way, Karen. Lovely arrangements! I love hydrangeas.

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  21. What a wonderful tribute to your Mom....thank you for sharing with us.

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  22. Olá amiga Karen.... Vim agradecer sua visita e por seguir meu bloguinho também, espero voce mais vezes, será bem vinda sempre.
    Seu blog é muito legal, e já estamos seguindo e gostamos de vir passear por aqui.
    OBRIGADA PELA AMIZADE!
    Fica com o Papai do Céu.
    Aus 1000 e Beijos 1000 com amor e carinho das novas amigas...

    KIPPY & LILLY

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  23. Hi Karen!

    I know these passages in our life are hard... but the wonderful memories will stay with us forever. The flowers are beautiful and I think the seed packages of Forget Me Nots was such a sweet remembrance for everyone. You mother would have liked that.

    xoxo Bunny Jean

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  24. Karen, what a beautiful and touching way to remember your Mom... All my love and prayers to you and your family.
    Hugs,
    Kass

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  25. Karen, The flowers and your arrangements are beautiful. Reading what you wrote made me wish that my siblings and I had been able to do have a memorial for my mom instead of the traditional funeral. But we were so heavy with grief that we didn't think or plan that far. Others did most of it for us. What a lovely thing to do in your mom's memory. The seeds are such a sweet and special touch.
    Love and hugs, Cindy

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