Although you’re gone, I’m not alone,
And never shall I be,
For the precious memories of the bond we shared
Will never depart from me.
Our love surpassed the ups and downs
And helped us along the way,
And that same love will give me strength
To manage this loss each day.
On my mind and in my heart,
Mom, you shall forever be,
For just as much as I am a part of you,
You are a part of me!
My loving mother passed away peacefully yesterday 26 July 2017.
May she rest in peace in the loving arms of God.
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Condolences to you and your family. May your mother rest in peace.
Sorry to hear this, Michael! May your mother rest in peace!
May she rest in peace🙏🌹
My sympathies to you and your family.
Michael, I am so very sorry.
I’m so sorry for your loss.
My sympathy!
My deepest condolences for your loss. I still remember when you talked about her surgery a few years ago. May she rest in peace.
My deep condolence. I’m sorry for your lost..
i’m so sorry, michael –
Your words you find for your mother are just so beautiful, they come from your true heart and love. My you find peace in your loss.
My deepest condolences to you and family. May your mom rest in God’s peace.
Sorry for your loss. my deepest condolences.
Condolences to you, your family and friends. Best wishes, take care 😊
May your dear mother rest in heaven💗
My sympathies to you and your family. A lovely tribute to her.
I am sorry for your loss Michael! Deepest condolences to you and your bereaved family! Your mum is now safely in God’s home. She will watch over you from above. Blessings and Garfield Hugs.
Michael, sorry for your loss, but she will always be with you!!!
‘Butterflies’
Whenever I see the butterflies flying
I am reminded of your smiling face,
As I see them taking wing into the sky
I feel emotions which are never displaced
For in my heart also live the butterflies
As they come to life within me each day
While I count the different memories of you
Which in my thoughts and dreams will stay
The brightness of their many vibrant colors
Produce a vivid rainbow deep within my mind
Which fills my heart with such unwavering joy
Allowing me to enjoy them for an endless time
The butterflies will be my deepest treasure
Leaving me never again feeling the same
As the peace they bring to me cannot be measured
For on their wings are imprinted your name.
Wendell A. Brown,
Copyright 2011.
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May she be blessed each day by the radiance of Gods grace and love!!!
We are very sorry for your loss.
Condolences to you and your family, Michael.This beautiful poem brought tears to my eyes.Everything of the best during this sad time.
I’m sorry for your loss. May she Rest In Peace.
So sorry for your loss, Michael..
My deepest condolences.
My condolences, Michael. I wish you peace.
My condolences to you. May God give you comfort and strength equal to your days.
Michael a beautiful piece of writing and as always A magnificent image. Condolences to you. Michael
Please accept my sincere condolence.
So sorry to hear of your loss.
I am so very sorry. I believe she will always be with you in your heart and your memories. Just like my Mother is.
What a wonderful tribute to your mother. May you find the comfort of her love and fond memories in your time of loss.
Sorry to hear your loss. Poem is the best way to express one’s emotions!
So sorry for your loss Michael. What wonderful words you used to express your grief. May she rest in peace.
Thank you!
Very sorry for your pain – In Germany there is a saying by remembering our loved ones they will never die but remain alive in our hearts. May your memories bring much comfort. My prayers of comfort are with you.
Many thanks!
I’m so very sorry for your loss. Lovely tribute.
My condolences to you and yours, Michael; may she rest in peace…
Condolences to you and your family.
I am sad for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Beautiful tribute.
Many thanks!
That was beautiful, Michael. I bet she would have loved that.
I passed by a field filled with butterflies this morning. Maybe I saw her. My sympathies on your loss, it is hard to lose your mom no matter the age.
Best wishes to you and your family, Michael.
Your love for her will endure. So sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry, Michael. I remember your saying that in one of your posts that she had not been well for some time. May she indeed rest in peace. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Many thanks!
Sorry for your loss. What a wonderful tribute poem for her!
What a lovely tribute Michael. May she rest in peace.
Many thanks!
Sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you.
Thank you!
My sympathies for your family and prayers for peace.
Thank you!
Memories may fade but are never lost. Always sad.
Very true!
. .. . . how can I forget you, mom, when there is always something there to remind me . . . . . . . .
A sad time Michael, and a lovely tribute you’ve made both in picture and words.
Many thanks!
I am so sorry, Michael. Please accept my condolence to you and your family. I am sure she is in a better place as she had suffered a lot before she left ( from your diary). I hope you will celebrate her life and retain all your fond memories forever in your heart. Your mother is lucky to have a pious son like you. Take good care of yourself and continue to blog with your beautiful photos.
With warmest regards,
Denise
Hi Denise,
Thanks very much for the sympathy you show me for which I am grateful.
I hope mom will appear in my dream, telling me that she’s fine.
Best wishes,
Michael
Hi Michael: You will dream about your mom since you miss her so much.
I hope you will turn your grief into strength. This poem by William Wordsworth is one of my favorites:
Splendour in the Grass
“What though the radiance
which was once so bright
Be now for ever taken from my sight,
Though nothing can bring back the hour
Of splendour in the grass,
of glory in the flower,
We will grieve not, rather find
Strength in what remains behind;
In the primal sympathy
Which having been must ever be;
In the soothing thoughts that spring
Out of human suffering;
In the faith that looks through death,
In years that bring the philosophic mind.”
— William Wordsworth
Sincerely,
Denise
Beautiful poem, I like William Wordsworth too. My strength is coming back.
Many thanks, Denise.!
My sincere condolences, Michael. May her soul rest in peace, and may your heart heal with time.
Many thanks, Jolandi!
hello michael lai its dennis the vizsla dog hay i am verry sorry to heer abowt yore mother!!! i am sending yoo lots of tail wags at this diffikult time!!! ok bye
Thank you, Denis!
So very sorry Michael, to be sure she is in heaven now.
Thank you, amras888
So very sorry for your loss. Nothing surpasses a mother’s place in your heart and life. What a lovely tribute.
What you said is so right!
Sorry to read of your loss Michael. May you be forever comforted through the loving bond of memories.
Yes, my pain is lessened whenever I think of the happy moments with mom. Thank you!
No matter the stage of our lives, the loss is incredible and indescribable! Condolences to you and yours!
Thank you, Becca 🙏
I am so sorry for your great loss. God bless you and your family during this very sad time.
Thank you for your kind words and blessings!
Michael, I am very sorry for you loss. May God bless you and give you strength for each day until you meet her again.
Many thanks for the kind thoughts!
My deepest condolences. I can relate to your pain.
Mom was cremated yesterday, but the pain still lingers . . . . . . . . . time will heal.
Yes, there are some pain which only time and nature can heal. Rest Well.
Will do, thank you!
Belated condolences.
Charles, nothing is late, except showing love for those who died while they were living.
Best, Michael
What a nice tribute. Thank you.
Still trying to get over this loss. Many thanks for writing to me 🙏