Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Visiting with the moms

At this time of year we are all making note of what we are thankful for.  We lost our fathers  within 3 months of each other 7 years ago.  Our moms are doing well.  My MIL is in a nursing home and declining but still loves her cookies.  She is 84.  My Mom is 85 and still lives alone, drives, volunteers at the hospital and is very head strong.  She doesn't want anyone to think she is old.  We are thankful to still have our moms.  Also in this picture is my SIL.  She takes such good care of their mother.  She tries to go see her mother once a day at meal time to help feed her.  My SIL also volunteers at her church, the animal shelter, the Chamber of Commerce, and at the elementary school.  She also babysits for her two grandsons.  She recently retired from her job at Honda.  She took early retirement.  I think she has filled her time up and then some.  I had started this post awhile ago and never published it.  So today I am adding some words to it and publishing it .  Recently The Lucketts Store Blog had a giveaway for a centerpiece crown.  You were to leave a comment for someone that you thought was deserving of this crown.  The crown is beautiful by the way.  I wrote about my sister in law and about all that she does.  I even mentioned that she had stopped by to see my mother one day it was snowing to make sure that she was okay.  We live almost 2 hours away from where our mothers are.  We are so thankful for Mary Ann, my SIL.  And guess what.........she won the crown from Lucketts.  I am so excited to give it to her.  You can tell a person how much you appreciate them but hopefully this will be a reminder of our appreciation for all the she does.

35 comments:

Marissa said...

How wonderful it is to have both your mother in law and your mom! You have a wonderful family! your mom is lucky to have you! sweet pictures!

Kimberly said...

oh how sweet! you know how I feel - enjoy all your time with your MIL and your Mom. Your lucky.

Sweet Posy Dreams said...

How lucky you are to have a wonderful sister-in-law close by your mother-in-law. Today I have been researching assisted living facilities for my own parents who live more than 500 miles.

Susie said...

Debby, What a sweet post on your sister-in-law. I love it. It is nice to be appreciated. When people are good they deserve crowns. :):) xo,Susie
p.s. cold here but sunny..love it.

Julia said...

Your sister in law is a treasure. You are lucky to still have your mom and mother in law. My mother left this world three years ago and I still miss her. She was the glue that kept the family together. Every year was get together at her house and now it's not the same.

I'm glad that you thought of her and that she won the award.
Hugs,
JB

Unknown said...

What a great lady-you sure are blessed to have her in your life.
Have a good week.

Unknown said...

Debby, Look at your Mom! She is beautiful! I think you have her spirit. This I can tell from having the pleasure of meeting you.
I mailed my hearts to you today, but I realized when I got home I forgot my $5.00. Will put it in the mail tomorrow. Thank you for this fun swap! Elizabeth

Carrie @ Cottage Cozy said...

Your mother sounds like a real "spit-fire"...good for her. i want to be like her!

Carlene @ Organized Clutter said...

My Mom and MIL are both living in apartments and quite active. Great post Debby.

Dewena said...

What a nice tribute! I loved reading about these amazing women. Your mom is wonderful and you're very fortunate to have her still so active and involved in life.

Gina said...

Sounds like your SIL is very deserving of the crown!

Beautiful pictures!

Anne said...

Hello, Dear! I've come to your blog from the blog of one of my sweet commenters ~ you know how that goes ~ :) ~ Now following you!
So nice to "meet" you, and your Mom is beautiful! (As is your sweet MIL) ~ Cherish them...we have lost all our parents, now ~ my husband and I.
Hugs,
Anne

Shirley said...

Hi Debby, You did a wonderful tribute to your moms. I think when they can stay active they are so much healthier. Beautiful about your sil and wonderful that she is close to help. Cherish every moment you can with them because you never know when they will be gone. Hope you are feeling good. Hugs and Prayers from Your Missouri Friend.

Celestial Charms said...

Hi Debby,
Thanks so much for your sweet comments on my blog today. It is very refreshing to know of others, whom have had to experience such an unpleasant situation. Life is still good, and hope springs eternal. Have a wonderful rest of the week.
Maureen

vivian said...

thats so perfect that you won the crown for you sil! I still have both of my parents (who arent together) but both live in florida and I hardly ever see them. My MIL is only an hour away so I see here a few times a year. not as much as we should, but she is super healthy and gets around with no problem.
I dont like them all getting older though!
have a great day!
xoxo

Michele Kovack said...

Family is such a blessing! I am glad your SIL won the award! Hugs to you!

SImple and Serene Living said...

That is so very sweet, Debby. I am grateful to still have my 88 year old mom and that she is still going strong.
Hugs,
Laura

RURAL said...

You are blessed with wonderful caring people in your life...

Congrats to her winning the crown.

Jen

At Home in English Valley said...

Dear Debby, A standing ovation for those that cheerfully serve others. How very sweet of you to honor your SIL. You Debby should take a bow too... I so envy you having your Moms, sigh...I miss mine everyday. Love to you all, Penny

Pam Kessler said...

That's so sweet that she won the crown! You are so lucky to have your SIL there for your MIL. It really matters when you have someone who can just pop into the nursing home unexpectedly to keep everyone on their toes. Did you get any snow? We didn't get anything here. Not that I'm disappointed or anything!

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Manuela@A Cultivated Nest said...

What a lovely tribute! Your SIL
sounds like a treasure - so happy that she won the crown.

Unknown said...

It sounds like your SIL is well deserving of this crown! How sweet you are to share such a lovely tribute!

Chris

Holly said...

I love this post about your SIL. She seams like a very special person! How wonderful that she won the crown. Your mother looks so young! What a wonderful family you have. I can't believe that your sons married their middle school sweethearts! That is so sweet. I mailed my Valentine hearts to you yesterday but guess what? I forgot to include my address- :( My address is on the outside of the box as the return address but I will email it to you also. Thank you so much for hosting this. I can't wait to receive my hearts! Have a wonderful night, Holly

ps i am so flattered that you think Elizabeth and I are twins! :)

Anonymous said...

you are a lucky lady!I enjoyed your photos so much, hope you are well, its freezing cold here,

Beatrice P. Boyd said...

Very nice of you to recognize all that Mary Ann does for so many people. She is truly deserving of this honor.

Unknown said...

How very special this is to me because I love seniors and their families. As I think I've mentioned Debby, I am an activity director in a retirement/assisted living community. I LOVE WHAT I DO!

I had to smile at the list of gals participating in the swap, I have never met any of them...what fun!!! I am making mine and should be ready and on target!

Relyn Lawson said...

My friend just lost her mother and that saddness has made me cherish my own all the more. I am so glad you have your own mom to cherish.

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

What a precious post! I hope everyone is feeling better now! Hugs!

Just Mags said...

Sweet, sweet post. Enjoy every minute you have with them sweet Debby. Keep making those wonderful memories. Hugs

Kimberly said...

Hi Debby - I am doing GROW YOUR BLOG too! nice to see your name on the list.

Linda @ Life and Linda said...

Lovely post about your family. How wonderful to share life with your Mom. Mother-in-law and sister-in-law. Treasured moments...I say, they all deserve crowns.

Tammy said...

Hi Debby, thanks for stopping by today. How wonderful that you nominated your SIL And she won the crown. :) I'm sure it was difficult to suffer two great losses so close together. It's great that your mom is so vivacious at 85. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend. Tammy

Laura said...

This is a touching post! All moms should be appreciated! What a wonderful sister in law! She is very deserving of the crown :)

Edna B said...

What a wonderful post. I think it's wonderful that your Moms are still with you. I lost my parents years ago. I think it's great that you have such a good relationship with your SIL. My SIL is such a treasure, and I'm so glad to have her in my life. I'm off to work now. You have a great night.
Hugs, Edna B.