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March 21, 2008
Eye Candy Friday
My mom died 10 years ago today. On the one hand, I can't believe it's been ten years. And on the other, wow, ten years? You know what I mean, I'm sure.
My mom made me this ceramic easter egg in 1979. Her attention to detail was incredible! She painted little squares to make it look like the bunnies are sleeping under a patchwork quilt and many of those squares are symbolic. A "C" for Carole, a teeny Siamese cat.
I treasure my memories of my mom and I treasure the mementos I have that spark those memories, too.
Have a great weekend and tell someone you love them, okay?
Posted by Carole at March 21, 2008 7:00 AM
Comments
My mom's been gone 19 years so I do know just what you mean. You have a lovely little treasure from her. My heart goes out to you today.
Posted by: margene at March 21, 2008 7:29 AM
What a lovely little treasure from your Mom! Have a wonderful weekend!
Posted by: Kim at March 21, 2008 7:40 AM
What a lovely little treasure from your Mom! It's these happy memories that we hold dear to our heart, isn't it?
Posted by: Kim at March 21, 2008 7:41 AM
I have tears in my eyes and I don't know what to say. It's been just over a year since my mom died. I think I'll just send you a big hug.
Posted by: Lisa at March 21, 2008 7:47 AM
How sweet...I'm wiping tears from my eyes. BIG cyber-hug coming your way. I tell several people a day that I Love Them! Life's too short to let a moment go by without letting them know...
Posted by: Robin in VA at March 21, 2008 8:06 AM
i'm sorry sweetie.
Posted by: maryse at March 21, 2008 8:07 AM
I've read your blog for awhile but never commented. Today is the anniversary of my mom's death as well. She passed away in 1989. The easter egg is absolutely beautiful!
Posted by: Crystal at March 21, 2008 8:11 AM
I know that you don't ever stop missing your mom, no matter how long she's been gone. It's wonderful that you have such a precious gift from her that helps keep her memory alive, and can be passed to the next generation as well. Big hugs to you, Carole, and Happy Easter.
Posted by: Rachel at March 21, 2008 8:13 AM
Kathryn is sitting with me this morning as I read my blogs. We both send you mother-daughter hugs today. Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Deb at March 21, 2008 8:33 AM
Hugs to you Carole. I bet your Mom was (and still is) very proud of you.
Enjoy your weekend and Happy Easter.
Posted by: Karen at March 21, 2008 8:40 AM
Yes, I do know. It's been 12 years since I lost my mom...They are with us everyday, tho', you know?
Happy Easter!
(((hugs)))
Posted by: Knitnana at March 21, 2008 8:43 AM
((HUGS)) to you, Carole!!
Posted by: Vicki at March 21, 2008 8:49 AM
I bet she enjoyed making it for you, knowing you would like the special touches she added to it. Hope today is filled with happy memories.
Posted by: Wool Winder at March 21, 2008 8:51 AM
Thank you for sharing that. What precious memories, indeed. (((hugs)))
Posted by: Ina at March 21, 2008 8:55 AM
What a lovely memento. I'll make sure to give my family some extra hugs this weekend, in honor. Take care.
Posted by: Chris at March 21, 2008 9:13 AM
What a beautiful piece :) I know what you mean. 8 yrs for mom and 28 for dad.
Posted by: Carol at March 21, 2008 9:14 AM
Oh jeeze, I meant 18 for dad. May as well been 50.
Posted by: Carol at March 21, 2008 9:15 AM
The egg is so sweet. My mom passed away last week and your treasure and the love behind it made me smile. Happy Easter!
Posted by: Laura at March 21, 2008 9:50 AM
That egg is beautiful. So glad you still have it to cherish. Hugggsss to you this day. My mom's "10 year" date is coming up in May. It's been like this big "X" on the horizon. I really can't believe it's been that long. How did I manage? I do know what you mean, I think.
Posted by: jillian at March 21, 2008 9:55 AM
What a wonderful memento of her love for you, Carole.
Happy, happy Easter.
Posted by: elisa at March 21, 2008 10:35 AM
What a lovely memory to cherish.
Posted by: Cheryl S. at March 21, 2008 10:39 AM
That is such special little treasure. Those little details are great. I'm sure that it's a hard anniversary. Treat yourself well.((hugs))
Posted by: Hillary at March 21, 2008 11:01 AM
Hugs to you my friend! A beautiful treasure to have and hold and remember your mom by. Have a Happy Easter!
Posted by: Manise at March 21, 2008 11:15 AM
I know exactly what you mean. I inherited my mother's rings recently, and they are gorgeous, but it's the ceramic canister on my kitchen counter that reminds me of her every day.
Posted by: Lucia at March 21, 2008 11:30 AM
It's a lovely egg, Carole. Those are the kinds of things I treasure, too. I'll be keeping you in my thoughts today.
Posted by: Beth at March 21, 2008 12:03 PM
With a lump in my throat, I send you a hug across the miles. My mom may wonder why she gets squeezed so tightly when I see her this Easter Sunday.
Posted by: DebbieB at March 21, 2008 12:10 PM
virtual *hugs* to you, Carole. I'll be thinking of you today...
Posted by: JessaLu at March 21, 2008 12:14 PM
May your happy memories far outweigh the sadness of loss today.
Posted by: claudia at March 21, 2008 12:24 PM
Such a lovely little gift she gave you that continues to give. I knew I've been thinking about you for reason. Now I know why. I love you, Carole. Have a lovely weekend with your family. ♥
Posted by: Cookie at March 21, 2008 12:34 PM
Hugs to you! What a beautiful eater egg you have to remember her love for you. Treasure the memories!
Posted by: Sara at March 21, 2008 12:48 PM
What a treasure. I can see where you got your crafting gene.
Posted by: Ruth at March 21, 2008 1:09 PM
I'm sorry for your loss. I lost my Dad this year. But I really lost him to Alzheimer's several years ago.
I've been whining to myself lately about all the time I've been spending doing my mom's taxes (her taxes are usually difficult and I'm not a tax expert so it is slow -going every year). But I did say to myself this morning that someday I won't have her anymore and I'll probably wish I could work on her taxes ten times over if I could just pick up the phone and hear her voice on the other end. I do have a wonderful mother (it's just her taxes that aren't so wonderful). So I'm lucky.
Posted by: sue at March 21, 2008 1:28 PM
I see where your craft-y side comes from. :-) What an adorable little egg! The teeny kitty is the best part, of course. You've posted about your history with cats before, so I guess it represents one of your own pets? So sweet. :-)
Posted by: Beth S. at March 21, 2008 1:52 PM
What a beautiful egg!!!
I know what you mean. My father's been gone 11 years now.
Hugs and lots of love to you!!!
Posted by: Betty at March 21, 2008 2:07 PM
I certainly will. Hugs to you, Carole.
Posted by: BigAlice at March 21, 2008 3:56 PM
Such a sweet momento! Hugs to you.
Posted by: Julie at March 21, 2008 4:23 PM
As soon as I stop crying, I'm calling my mom (and then she'll call her mom). Thank you for the reminder of what is truly important. Your mom's daughter is a gem.
Posted by: Sylvia at March 21, 2008 5:40 PM
It's a beautiful egg. She obviously worked hard on it--not least of which was the thought involved. And, ten years? I'm counting myself lucky that, while I know what you mean with my head, my heart hasn't learned it yet...
Posted by: --Deb at March 21, 2008 5:57 PM
Carole, that's beautiful. I never really thought about this before (strange, being a knitter), but I really do take comfort in having things that people made for me. In some ways it's better than photos because of the love they put into it. (hugs)
Posted by: Susan at March 21, 2008 6:18 PM
that's so cool..........and she painted it so well! lots of very tiny details.
Posted by: heather at March 21, 2008 7:59 PM
OMG, I'm sobbing like a baby over this. Especially since I am in Texas for the first anniversary of my mom's death. One year tomorrow. We are having a memorial.
There will be lot's of love going around here tomorrow, but I will be thinking of you with great affection too, Carole! Thank you for helping me through this first year!
Posted by: Leah at March 21, 2008 11:00 PM
Now your post made me cry. That's a lovely memento Carole, thank you for sharing that sweet memory.
Happy Easter to you and yours!
Posted by: Debi at March 22, 2008 1:41 AM
Totally know what you mean with that time warp thing! I totally take comfort in knowing that our loved ones never truly leave us. I'm totally taking your advice to heart :) Have a great weekend! Totally :)
Just had to add that last bit - because I'm not sure I fully showed my love for the word totally this evening :)
Posted by: michelle at March 22, 2008 2:37 AM
Yegads. I was just thinking exactly what you wrote in your thoughts about has it really been ten years. Yesterday, as a metrefact. My mom is 10 years gone on Monday.
Posted by: Laurie at March 22, 2008 7:18 AM
That's so sweet, and such a nice keepsake. Big hugs to you, sweetie.
Posted by: julia fc at March 22, 2008 10:56 AM
Sending you so much love. I wish I didn't know how you feel.
xoxo
Posted by: scoutj at March 22, 2008 6:01 PM
I'm so glad you have that memento to remind you of your mom. {{BIG HUG}}
Posted by: ~Kristie at March 23, 2008 1:22 AM
Sending you a gentle hug of understanding today - such a lovely gift your Mom made for you.
Posted by: Teyani at March 23, 2008 8:35 PM
Even though it's been a while, I'm sure the loss is still hard. I'm sending you my prayers Carole! Also, Happy Easter!
Posted by: Kristine at March 23, 2008 9:21 PM
