My Mom's in Paradise

I know my blog is usually filled

with

happy, silly, fun stuff.

Cuz that's just the kind of 

girl I am.

; )

But......

my family lost our mother

on Feb. 18th.

(isn't she beautiful)

I want to celebrate my mom.

She taught us so much about

goodness, love, care of others,

sunshine and joy

and so much more.

This is one of her favorite hymns.

I love and believe every word

of it.

It has become one of 

mine as well.

Love at Home

There is beauty all around

When there’s love at home;

There is joy in ev’ry sound

When there’s love at home.

Peace and plenty here abide,

Smiling sweet on ev’ry side.

Time doth softly, sweetly glide

When there’s love at home.

Love at home, love at home;

Time doth softly, sweetly glide

When there’s love at home.

 In the cottage there is joy

When there’s love at home;

Hate and envy ne’er annoy

When there’s love at home.

Roses bloom beneath our feet;

All the earth’s a garden sweet,

Making life a bliss complete

When there’s love at home.

Love at home, love at home;

Making life a bliss complete

When there’s love at home.

Kindly heaven smiles above

When there’s love at home;

All the world is filled with love

When there’s love at home.

Sweeter sings the brooklet by;

Brighter beams the azure sky.

Oh, there’s One who smiles on high

When there’s love at home.

Love at home, love at home;

Oh, there’s One who smiles on high

When there’s love at home.

Text and music: John Hugh McNaughton, 1829–1891

This is mom playing with

a great grand baby.

Family is just the best.

We are all imperfect,

yet,

a family's love can

heal all.

I have that in my family.

I am so grateful.

Here's my mom

swiping a taste of her chocolate cake

at a family reunion.

This makes me giggle

and smile.

And yes,

it makes me want to

sing and dance.

30 seconds isn't enough, I know.

But it's free.  ; )

Isn't she just so beautiful and wonderful.

I know she is happy in Paradise.

She's with dad, and her parents, her

brother and sisters,

and all of her loved ones.

Oh happy day.

Love to all you

little

moms and daughters and sons out there.

It's a day to treasure

your loved ones.

xoxoox d