I had set aside a little redbird nugget for myself, and when I first signed up for Lori's blog hop, I thought it would be a perfect focal, because Marianna was fond of redbirds..
I love redbirds too ,as does my mom. There is quite a colony nesting in our neighborhood..their territory doesn't range very far from where they were born...they seem bright and cheery..up early, busy bird..but shy as well and more than just a little territorial ...I hear one peeping in the hedges outside right now..
It started me thinking about my mom and what a funny person she is..neither this or that...grumpy and happy too...able to delight in small things...she is now headed toward 90 and still amazingly spry and alert..smart..common sense like you can't believe...
What started out to be a memory for Marianna has ended up being more of a Thanks to my mom ..I was certainly a challenge for her from the very beginning....a most willful, free thinking, busy child ..somehow different from the rest of her family ..she ( and dad too) took time to teach me about so many things..not so much LIFE in the big way..but how things work in general ..she taught me cursive writing by making the letters into funny images, on road trips, we would have discussions about the crops and animals we passed by, we planted gardens and flowers, and she read to me, everyday. In looking back I realize how fortunate I was to have a mom who would spend so much time with me..even if she didn't "get" me..Thanks mom, you taught me more than you will ever know.
http://www.prettythingsblog.com/2013/01/memories-and-thanks-blog-hop-reveal.html
26 comments:
What a beautiful pendant & necklace and a wonderful tribute to your mom...thanks for sharing...glad I went to visit my dad so I could see the the blogs today.....ttfn xox
That is a beautiful necklace, I love the pendant. A lovely tribute to your Mom too.
Beautiful thoughts about your mom, and a beautiful piece, too!
Nan,I love this necklace & the story of your mom. Sounds like she has a great spirit!
That's a delightful necklace and a glowing tribute for your mother
A lovely tribute to your mom - and a gorgeous necklace! Like many mentioned on my post: make sure your mom reads it :)
Wonderful tribute to your mom and you created a beautiful necklace
Thanx for sharing your story. Cool pendant and a wonderful tribute to your Mom.
Very nice focal and necklace, blessings!
SO sweet - and you remind me to sit and listen to the son I am butting heads with right now! WIse words...
Your mother truly sounds like a wonderful woman. I just love the necklace that you made in tribute to her.
What a stunning pendant, and beautiful tribute to your mom.
A charming necklace in tribute to your mom and a wonderful insight of your experiences with her. She has a charmant daughter :0)
Ooh, I love the pendant! And you made such a beautiful necklace; I'll bet your mom is thrilled.
I love that focal! What a nice tribute to your mom, 90 years young! Thank you for sharing your story and your creation. Enjoy the day! Erin
Gorgeous pendant.
I so love you work and this piece is a beautiful way to say thank you to your Mom! Hope you enjoyed the hop.
Hugs
Terri G.
What a touching thank you for your mum. She sounds like quite the lady. Your necklace is quite elegant
What a beautiful tribute to your mom! I love your finished piece!
What a beautiful pendant. Thank you for sharing!
Beautiful necklace!
Love the redbird pendant, and your finished necklace. A lovely way to to honour your mother.
Thanks for sharing your story and wonderful necklace..
Peace and Love.
What a lovely tribute to your mom, Nan - both your words and the pendant/necklace. I hope one day my children look back at their life and remember me with the same love and fondness.
Your necklace is beautiful! Thank you for sharing such sweet memories of your Mom, she sounds lovely!
Oh my, oh my, that pendant is gorgeous!I love the redbird. And what a beautiful, sweet tribute to your mom. It's all one can ask for in a mother. Even if they don't understand you, they support you and love you unconditionally. A mother's love at its best.
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