Blue Ribbons -Postcard Friendship Friday #453

 

When I was  younger, you know, in my teens, I didn't think too highly of my long-suffering Mother.  As the years have gone by and I have become a Mom myself--I realize how incredibly blessed I am. 

Mumsie is my biggest fan and supporter.  She prays for me every day.  Mums loves me and thinks about me.  She loves all of "us kids"and has no favorites among my five younger siblings.  She loves each of us equally and more--each in our own way.  We talk often and I enjoy her stories--she turns 80 this month.

Good Mothers are out there--but these days it seems there aren't as many of them.

I am grateful for my precious Mumsie.  I thank God for her.  Ah, there are some days I truly wouldn't have made it through without her prayers and deep wisdom.

This month I get to celebrate my precious Mom and post some of my wonderful collection of Mother's Day postcards--I hope you enjoy them!  Happy Mother's Day and a joyous week to you!

* LINKING UP:  You can put your link in any time between now and next Thursday.  Postcard Friendship Friday is open for the entire week!

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*  THEMES: You don't have to stick to the theme I choose each Friday. Just put up the postcards you love and tell us why you like them.

*  REMINDER:  If you post anything other than a postcard to share, your link will be removed.   Postcard Friendship Friday is specifically dedicated to postcards, both modern and vintage.

A Peaceful Easter -Postcard Friendship Friday #452

Easter postcards are among the most lovely--this one is especially beautiful.  Here is the enchanting little angel, ringing in Easter upon a silver bell, with a pile of colorful Easter eggs at her side.

I wonder what animals are listening in that idyllic forest with its mysterious beauty.  The look on the angel's face is one of expectant joy.  Happy Easter all you wonderful people!

And happy Postcard Friendship Friday!

* LINKING UP:  You can put your link in any time between now and next Thursday.  Postcard Friendship Friday is open for the entire week!

* BADGE:  When you submit a postcard, be sure to put a link back to this page.  You can copy and paste the PFF badge, which has the link embedded.  Thank you! 

*  THEMES: You don't have to stick to the theme I choose each Friday. Just put up the postcards you love and tell us why you like them.

*  REMINDER:  If you post anything other than a postcard to share, your link will be removed.   Postcard Friendship Friday is specifically dedicated to postcards, both modern and vintage.

Happy Birthday, My Beloved

I found this adorable painting online.  It perfectly expresses how much I miss my Beloved.  His birthday is today.  He would have been 75 years old.

How I miss him.  Life has gone on..and I have made steps toward healing, but I will always miss him.  He made a tremendous impact in my life.  There are so many things I never would have done, but for him.  Life with him was a great adventure.

It is hard to be alone now...  But God walks, talks, weeps and laughs with me.  He is my good friend and He knows exactly how I feel today.

Please hug your own beloved today--never take one another for granted.  One never knows how much time you'll have together.

Blessing, joy and peace be to you, dear ones. 

Daffodils and an Easter Angel

I love Easter.  The artists of old created such beautiful art pieces celebrating Easter.  This one is a favorite of mine.

Have a lovely day--and God bless you this Easter Weekend

Allelluias Sing! Happy Easter!

As you can see, Easter is one of my favorite times of the year--so filled with hope and joy.

The Lily of the Valley flowers are beginning to bloom in my garden, though it has been quite cold and damp since our warm spell back in early March.

This is a fanciful picture I took of a filbert orchard during the 2012 flood.  I haven't been able to get out to take pictures this time.  There has been extensive flooding in our area over the weekend with roads closed and lots of damage to homes, especially in Corvalls. 

Friday, there was a water rescue on the Willamette River, which is just a few blocks from where I live.  Why someone would go kayaking on a raging, flooding river is anyone's guess.  That fellow is lucky to be alive!

Have a wonderful week, sweet Friends.  

Wishing You Easter Cheer -Postcard Friendship Friday #451

Hello sweet Friends.  I love the old time Easter postcards where beautifully dressed children take a ride on a little chick.  This one is especially sweet.

And as it says, I am wishing you Easter cheer!  Happy Postcard Friendship Friday!

* LINKING UP:  You can put your link in any time between now and next Thursday.  Postcard Friendship Friday is open for the entire week!

* BADGE:  When you submit a postcard, be sure to put a link back to this page.  You can copy and paste the PFF badge, which has the link embedded.  Thank you! 

*  THEMES: You don't have to stick to the theme I choose each Friday. Just put up the postcards you love and tell us why you like them.

*  REMINDER:  If you post anything other than a postcard to share, your link will be removed.   Postcard Friendship Friday is specifically dedicated to postcards, both modern and vintage.

The Earth Awakens!

Isn't this a beautiful postcard?  I surely do wish these were available in these more modern times.  I am a big fan of Ellen Clapsaddle.  What a wonderful artist she was!  She's an inspiration to me.

Happy Easter, dear Friends--Spring surely can't be much further away!

Happy April Fool's Day!

My sweet Grandpa Lester would be 122 years old today!  He was my best friend when I was a child.  I told him my little girl secrets, he taught me how to garden and the trick of seeing shapes in the trees and clouds.  I still miss him--even all these years later. 

Oddly enough, my garbage can began to sing "Happy Birthday" Saturday night.  LOL Yes, and this morning--it was transported to the dump and I have a feeling it is STILL singing! 

Hmmm...  Maybe my lil' Sis is playing an April Fools joke on me?!  LOL

Happy April Fools Day!