Happy Mother's Day

   (my mother taken in the 1940's) 

Mother's Day is one of those days that can stir the emotions like no other day...At different times in my life, those emotions varied. During seven+ years of infertility, or following a miscarriage, the day stirred an emotion of deep longing. But the one consistent theme year after year was a deep sense of love and appreciation for my own mother.

Now at age 87, she is mother to six, grandmother to 18, great-grandmother to 22, and even a couple  of great-great grandchildren! No doubt those numbers will continue to increase as there are still 7 grandchildren {our 3 children and my baby sister's 4 who have yet to either get married and/or start their own families}.

One consistent theme in my mother's life next to having her family visit in person, are the piles of photos she loves to receive and sort through often.

 

She also loves to receive my handmade cards. Despite the fact that my creative muse seems to have taken a long vacation and refuses to return to me, I knew I had to try to come up with something. Recently I stitched the little verse that I blogged about here and decided it would be perfect to use in my card.

{front} 

 

{back}

Starting with an 8.5 x 11" piece of heavy chipboard I covered the front with an old piece of drapery and began layering different elements. The back was covered with a piece of vintage wallpaper with a photo added of my mom from days gone by. It always tickles her to see one of these forgotten photos included in my cards. [the little fragments of green glittered lace on the two corners were from Patty and now shared with my mum...]

 Despite the fact that my mother lives 1200 miles away and I won't be able to share this day in person, I know how blessed I am to still have her. 

Here's wishing all my bloggy friends a most blessed Mother's Day.

 [And huge hugs to the hearts of those for whom this day stirs the sadness emotion for any number of reasons.]   

Comments

[naturegirl]

Such a beautiful tribute to your Mother and any stopping by!
Have a beautiful day..I see that you are blessed in having your mother to send cards to.hugs anna

[Beverly]

Sue, this is just beautiful. I hope you and your mother had a wonderful Mother's Day.

Don't forget to mark the Pink Saturday birthday on your calendar - May 29.

[Cherie Wilson]

You never cease to amaze me Sue! Thanks for sharing the fun:) XO

[~*~Patty]

Oh I do not think you can say your muse is on vacation at all dear Sue...this is a fantastic treasure you've created ...
SO very beautiful in every detail!
and you worked in some of the green lace fabric so sweetly too!
You really inspire me and touch my heart again and again!
oxo