Thank you for all of your kind words and warm wishes as my mother has been recovering from a broken hip. It’s been a challenging time filled with big life lessons. It’s a long road ahead but Mom is one tough cookie. For this month’s Word of the Year Link Up, I have indulged myself to go through some family photos of Mom throughout the years. I’ve put on an Eagles album at the same time. Please come join me.
Please listen along as you view the post below. I Wish You Peace, Lyrics: Likely Story Music, Likely Story Music Co. Source: Musixmatch Songwriters: Bernie Leadon / Patti Davis. Audio Remaster 2013: by Rhino/Elektra Courtesy of YouTube· Eagles One of These Nights 1975 Elektra/Asylum Records.I wish you peace when the cold winds blow. Warmed by the fire’s glow.I wish you comfort in the lonely time. And arms to hold you when you ache inside.I wish you hope when things are going bad. Kind words when times are sad.I wish you shelter from the, the raging wind.Cooling waters at the fever’s end.I wish you peace when times are hard. A light to guide you through the dark.And when storms are high and your, your dreams are low. I wish you the strength to let love grow.Oh, I wish you the strength to let love flow.I wish you peace when times are hard. A light to guide you through the dark.And when storms are high and your, your dreams are low I wish you the strength to let love grow,I wish you the strength to let love flow,I wish you the strength to let love glow.I wish you the strength to let love go.
Mom reminded me today that the best medicine in the world is family, friends (and ice cream). I couldn’t agree more.
Seize the moment. Take the photo. Celebrate someone that you love today.
I wish you peace.
How has your intention for 2022 been going? Please join Jo, Debbie, Sue and me and share in the comments or via InLinkz below. We look forward to seeing you here.
Prior to retirement, I lived and worked in Beijing China for fourteen years (Middle School Principal/Deputy Director at The Western Academy of Beijing). Leaving international life behind, my husband and I retired to Vancouver Island in June 2015. To document both this transition and our new adventures, ‘Retirement Reflections’ was born. I hope that you enjoy reading these reflections, and will be willing to share your own.
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87 thoughts on “I Wish You Peace”
That was lovely Donna, what a tribute to your mum.
Thank you for your kind words. Something you probably didn’t know about me — when I was (much) younger, I sang in a choir that appeared on television (once) and produced a record album. This was one of the songs that we regularly sang. I still have a copy of that album somewhere in my basement! 😀
Just perfect Donna and thanks for bringing tears (happy ones) to my eyes. You have many memories of your Mum to cherish and I wish you Peace in return. It is a hard road but you are a wonderful daughter and your relationship with your Mum is beautiful and special. Love to you and your Mum xx
Thanks so much, Bernie. Since this WOTY Link Up takes place the last Thursday of the month in Vancouver (i.e. next week), I lost track that the other cohosts are Australian where this linkup is on the last Friday of the month (i.e. today). When Sue reminded me of this earlier this week, I had to do a quick scramble. But it allowed me to indulge myself in going through photos of my mother which was balm for my soul.
What a lovely stroll down memory lane with you and your mother. As I’ve said before, she is very lucky to have you in her corner. The pictures and words to the song were a perfect match!
Thanks, Janis – I am the lucky one to have had my wonderful mother for 91 years and hopefully many more to come. She truly is one tough cookie with a very strong will to live!
Such a lovely idea, beautifully executed. I’m enchanted by the idea of using a meaningful song to illustrate meaningful photos. Your family photos are wonderful and your Mom is charming. I send her — and all of you — love and good wishes.
Thanks, Carol Ann – As I mentioned in reply to Jo’s comment, I was once in a choir that sang this song regularly. I haven’t consciously thought about it for years. When I began to concentrate on peace for this post, the song came flooding back to me…as did wonderful images of Mom. The post was super easy from there (and Mom loved it)! 😀
Oh, my, I am so sorry about your mom’s broken hip. I know it will be a long and stressful road but with the love of her family and lots of ice cream, I am sure she will fully recover. This was a beautiful trip down Memory Lane complete with the perfect soundtrack.
Squeeze in a few quiet moments each day for yourself when you can. Thinking of you.
Oh Donna, that was so beautiful as is your beaming sunny smile throughout the photos. What a lovely post to share some memories of your mum and a perfect song too, (which like Jo, I hadn’t heard before despite being an Eagles fan). I do hope she is recovering and you are taking care of yourself, it’s a hard time for you all. A perfectly beautiful post that made me tear up in a happy way. I wish you peace too xx
Thanks, Debbie – Fun fact: Eagles guitarist, Bernie Leadon, wrote this song with help from his girlfriend, Patti Davis, (youngest daughter of Ronald Reagan). It was written as a parting song just prior to Leadon leaving the band.
How lovely is the song and its rendition ….and your words with each image. Gosh, very touching, and loving. Sending my peace to you too dear Donna…enjoying the connections very much. I hope your Mum recovers well. Denyse
Hi Donna! What a GREAT way to tie in your WFTY and celebrate your mom. And I can see where you get your good looks from…and that smile :-). Glad to hear your mom is on the road to healing. I’m sure she has been on your mind A LOT and that is evident in the lovely post in her honor. Wishing you both as much peace as you can absorb! ~Kathy
Thanks, Kathy – It’s been a long road already with more to go. I’ve been grateful to have this time with my mom as I was able to get to Kelowa right away and am still here. We leave tomorrow but will be back again in two weeks time. Thank you for your warm wishes and kind words.
Like a beautifully tapestry, each thread woven into the next, showing pattern, colour, strength and beauty. Just lovely Donna. Hope your Mum recovers well.
I don’t think we appreciate how important our mum is until something goes wrong and mortality looks us in the eye Donna. I’m so glad that your mum’s doing okay and I hope she has a speedy recovery. BTW I could see Creighton in the photo of your dad on their wedding day. x
Thanks, Leanne – I have a childhood photo of my Dad displayed in our home. Most visitors automatically assume that it is a black and white photo of Creighton!
Hi Donna, I’m sorry to hear about your mom’s broken hip. I wish her a full and speedy recovery and peace to you and your family. Thank you for sharing your beautiful and loving post and family photos with us. Sending you warm hugs.
Donna,
A long road is best taken one step and one day at a time. Your lovely mother is fortunate to have you beside her. This is a wonderful tribute to your Mom and it has prompted me to give my mother (age 94) a call as soon as I finish here. Helen and I send hugs to you both. Joe
Hi, Joe and Helen – I am delighted that this post inspired you to phone your mother. I hope that all is well with you. I continue to send warm prayers your way.
This was so touching, it made me cry. I am sending positive thoughts to your dear mom as she recovers. And hugs to you and the family. We went through this with my mom. I know how hard it is. Wishing all of you peace. xo
Thanks so much, Darlene. I’m sorry to have made you cry! We are taking it moment by moment with a steep learning curve for all. On a positive note, I requested a copy of your book from NetGallery. I am new to them so I have my fingers crossed!
Thanks, Ally – I’ve been here for the past 17 days. Sadly, I need to leave tomorrow, but will be back again in two weeks time. I appreciate your kind words.
I agree with her advice as well – especially the ice cream. I bought myself a container of Häagen-Dazs icecream today. I can’t remember the last time that I had it — I swear that there was magic inside that carton! 😀
Such wonderful photographs and memories, Donna. I love the smiles and the happiness depicted. When I think about the past, it is often with mixed feelings – joy about the beauty of those times and melancholy about those times being in the past.
Thanks, Liesbet – Memories often bring forth such mixed emotions. I’ve been trying to focus on the joy and beauty part…but melancholy has a way of sneaking in as an uninvited guest!
Hi Donna – so sorry to read about your Mum’s hip – I do hope it heals relatively easily … just patience is a virtue time. You’re in a learning curve time … it’s exhausting but it will be positive time, despite the reason … I remember the positive aspects. Love this post – thank you … delightful photos – and wishing you all well – cheers Hilary
Thanks, Suzanne – When gathering with friends or family I usually annoy everyone by grabbing a photo (or two…) Going through photos of Mom I am very grateful for this practice! 😀
I’m so glad – my mom had 2 hip replacements, one in her late 80s and one in her early 90s. She bounced back well from both. The picture of your mom reminds me of her 🙂
Hi, Anna – I am a firm believer that relationships are the meaning to life. I also hadn’t listened to the Eagles in a quite a while and have no idea why! 😀
Donna, a beautiful montage of photos to match this special song with its touching lyrics. The strength of your family and shared love shines through. Your mother is so right ‘the best medicine in the world is family, friends (and ice cream)’! Wishing your mother a good recovery! xx
Speedy recovery to your mom and thank you for a beautiful post going down memory lane with your mom. Such a lovely tribute to this beatufiul lady and your loving family.
Hi Donna, I read this post awhile ago when I was away from home and I prefer communicating on my laptop. I agree with the comments, how your Mom is gorgeous throughout the decades. Your words about the best medicine is moving and true. The love your have for your family and friends leap from the pages.💕
I thought I had heard all of the Eagles songs – but I’ve never heard this one before. How well it goes with those photos of your beautiful Mom. Glad to know she’s recovering well!
Hi, Corinne- Thank you for stopping by and following. This has always been one of my favourite songs. You are right – definitely not their most popular!
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That was lovely Donna, what a tribute to your mum.
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Thanks so much, Kathy. Did you spot your face peering out of one of the photos?
Miss you very much!
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I didn’t know that song, but it’s beautiful and perfect – as are the lyrics, as is the post.
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Thank you for your kind words. Something you probably didn’t know about me — when I was (much) younger, I sang in a choir that appeared on television (once) and produced a record album. This was one of the songs that we regularly sang. I still have a copy of that album somewhere in my basement! 😀
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Oh wow! You’re an endless source of surprise!
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Just perfect Donna and thanks for bringing tears (happy ones) to my eyes. You have many memories of your Mum to cherish and I wish you Peace in return. It is a hard road but you are a wonderful daughter and your relationship with your Mum is beautiful and special. Love to you and your Mum xx
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Hi, Sue – Thank you so much for your constant support and shoulder to lean on. It means a great deal! Sending warm hugs right back to you!
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A great tribute to your mom. It really is important to draw around us those we love and with whom we share the values that make us who we are.
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Thanks so much, David. Your words here are very wise indeed and are greatly appreciated.
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Ah Donna what a lovely post. And a great way to pull in your WOTY
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Thanks so much, Bernie. Since this WOTY Link Up takes place the last Thursday of the month in Vancouver (i.e. next week), I lost track that the other cohosts are Australian where this linkup is on the last Friday of the month (i.e. today). When Sue reminded me of this earlier this week, I had to do a quick scramble. But it allowed me to indulge myself in going through photos of my mother which was balm for my soul.
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So wonderful! May your mother recover fully!
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Thanks, Kate – I greatly appreciate your kind wishes.
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What a lovely stroll down memory lane with you and your mother. As I’ve said before, she is very lucky to have you in her corner. The pictures and words to the song were a perfect match!
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Thanks, Janis – I am the lucky one to have had my wonderful mother for 91 years and hopefully many more to come. She truly is one tough cookie with a very strong will to live!
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A lovely tribute to your mother, Donna. Thanks for sharing it with us. I wish you peace and healing.
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Thanks, Christie – Peace and healing is exactly what so many of us need right now!
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Oh Donna, that is exquisitely beautiful. 😊🙏 Jenni T x
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Hi, Jenni – Thank you so much for stopping by. I greatly appreciate it. WAB certainly did create a wonderful family!
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Such a lovely idea, beautifully executed. I’m enchanted by the idea of using a meaningful song to illustrate meaningful photos. Your family photos are wonderful and your Mom is charming. I send her — and all of you — love and good wishes.
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Thanks, Carol Ann – As I mentioned in reply to Jo’s comment, I was once in a choir that sang this song regularly. I haven’t consciously thought about it for years. When I began to concentrate on peace for this post, the song came flooding back to me…as did wonderful images of Mom. The post was super easy from there (and Mom loved it)! 😀
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A beautiful way to show your love for your mother, and a beautiful song. With sincere wishes that she has a speedy & full recovery.
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Thanks so much, Pat. I greatly appreciate your kind words. I hope that all is well for you!
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Oh, my, I am so sorry about your mom’s broken hip. I know it will be a long and stressful road but with the love of her family and lots of ice cream, I am sure she will fully recover. This was a beautiful trip down Memory Lane complete with the perfect soundtrack.
Squeeze in a few quiet moments each day for yourself when you can. Thinking of you.
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Hi, Leslie – Thank you for your kind words, warm thoughts and sound advice. I greatly appreciate all three!
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Oh Donna, that was so beautiful as is your beaming sunny smile throughout the photos. What a lovely post to share some memories of your mum and a perfect song too, (which like Jo, I hadn’t heard before despite being an Eagles fan). I do hope she is recovering and you are taking care of yourself, it’s a hard time for you all. A perfectly beautiful post that made me tear up in a happy way. I wish you peace too xx
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Thanks, Debbie – Fun fact: Eagles guitarist, Bernie Leadon, wrote this song with help from his girlfriend, Patti Davis, (youngest daughter of Ronald Reagan). It was written as a parting song just prior to Leadon leaving the band.
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Lovely! How I enjoyed seeing your mother through the years. Best to her and to you.
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Thanks, Laurie – Your warm words are greatly appreciated!
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Loved the photos and could see a resemblance in family members
Peace to you all as well and hope your mom’s hip is fully healed or better soon
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Thanks, Yvette – I’m delighted that you could see the family resemblance! 😀
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Aw this was beautiful Donna. Really. Sending so much love ❤️
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Hi, Jess – Thank you so much for viewing and commenting. And thank you for the FB message. I greatly appreciate both!
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How lovely is the song and its rendition ….and your words with each image. Gosh, very touching, and loving. Sending my peace to you too dear Donna…enjoying the connections very much. I hope your Mum recovers well. Denyse
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Thanks so much, Denyse. I agree that this is such a beautiful song. I greatly appreciate your kind words.
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Hi Donna! What a GREAT way to tie in your WFTY and celebrate your mom. And I can see where you get your good looks from…and that smile :-). Glad to hear your mom is on the road to healing. I’m sure she has been on your mind A LOT and that is evident in the lovely post in her honor. Wishing you both as much peace as you can absorb! ~Kathy
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Thanks, Kathy – It’s been a long road already with more to go. I’ve been grateful to have this time with my mom as I was able to get to Kelowa right away and am still here. We leave tomorrow but will be back again in two weeks time. Thank you for your warm wishes and kind words.
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Like a beautifully tapestry, each thread woven into the next, showing pattern, colour, strength and beauty. Just lovely Donna. Hope your Mum recovers well.
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Hi, Susan – Your language is always so beautiful, even your comments are poetic. No wonder I am a huge fan of yours!
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I don’t think we appreciate how important our mum is until something goes wrong and mortality looks us in the eye Donna. I’m so glad that your mum’s doing okay and I hope she has a speedy recovery. BTW I could see Creighton in the photo of your dad on their wedding day. x
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Thanks, Leanne – I have a childhood photo of my Dad displayed in our home. Most visitors automatically assume that it is a black and white photo of Creighton!
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Hi Donna, I’m sorry to hear about your mom’s broken hip. I wish her a full and speedy recovery and peace to you and your family. Thank you for sharing your beautiful and loving post and family photos with us. Sending you warm hugs.
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Thanks, Natalie – Your warm hug is greatly appreciated! I hope that all is well for you!
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Beautiful post, Donna. Beautiful family! Take care of yourself, and I look forward to the time we can get together again….
Deb
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Hi, Deb – I miss you tons. We have lots of catching up to do! Looking forward to seeing you again soon!
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Donna,
A long road is best taken one step and one day at a time. Your lovely mother is fortunate to have you beside her. This is a wonderful tribute to your Mom and it has prompted me to give my mother (age 94) a call as soon as I finish here. Helen and I send hugs to you both. Joe
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Hi, Joe and Helen – I am delighted that this post inspired you to phone your mother. I hope that all is well with you. I continue to send warm prayers your way.
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Lovely, Donna. Thank you for the inspiration. 💗
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Thanks, Gwen – I appreciate your kind words!
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This was so touching, it made me cry. I am sending positive thoughts to your dear mom as she recovers. And hugs to you and the family. We went through this with my mom. I know how hard it is. Wishing all of you peace. xo
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Thanks so much, Darlene. I’m sorry to have made you cry! We are taking it moment by moment with a steep learning curve for all. On a positive note, I requested a copy of your book from NetGallery. I am new to them so I have my fingers crossed!
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I’m sorry to read about your mother’s condition but am certain you’ll be there to help her heal. So many family photos = a lovely tribute to your mom.
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Thanks, Ally – I’ve been here for the past 17 days. Sadly, I need to leave tomorrow, but will be back again in two weeks time. I appreciate your kind words.
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Indeed, a lovely tribute! I love your mother’s advice for healing including the ice cream!
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I agree with her advice as well – especially the ice cream. I bought myself a container of Häagen-Dazs icecream today. I can’t remember the last time that I had it — I swear that there was magic inside that carton! 😀
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What a wonderful picture show. One can tell you come from love. Take good care of you while caring for Mom.
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Ah, that is such a wonderful thing to say. I believe that it’s true!! 😀
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Such wonderful photographs and memories, Donna. I love the smiles and the happiness depicted. When I think about the past, it is often with mixed feelings – joy about the beauty of those times and melancholy about those times being in the past.
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Thanks, Liesbet – Memories often bring forth such mixed emotions. I’ve been trying to focus on the joy and beauty part…but melancholy has a way of sneaking in as an uninvited guest!
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Heartwarming poem and tribute to your wonderful mom
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Thank you for dropping by. The lyrics are from The Eagles (credit details above) I’ve always loved this song!
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Hi Donna – so sorry to read about your Mum’s hip – I do hope it heals relatively easily … just patience is a virtue time. You’re in a learning curve time … it’s exhausting but it will be positive time, despite the reason … I remember the positive aspects. Love this post – thank you … delightful photos – and wishing you all well – cheers Hilary
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Thanks, Hilary – Its a difficult time but it did give me much quality time with my mom which was the silver lining!
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Beautiful tribute Donna. I am glad your mom is on the mend. Take the pictures, indeed.
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Thanks, Suzanne – When gathering with friends or family I usually annoy everyone by grabbing a photo (or two…) Going through photos of Mom I am very grateful for this practice! 😀
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I know your Mom is a very special woman because she raised a very thoughtful daughter.
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That is such a kind thing to say. Thank you!!
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Hi Donna – these are wonderful pictures. I hope your mother is doing better. 🧡
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Thanks, Barb – Mom had a great day yesterday. That’s an excellent start.
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I’m so glad – my mom had 2 hip replacements, one in her late 80s and one in her early 90s. She bounced back well from both. The picture of your mom reminds me of her 🙂
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Hi, Barb – Thank you for letting me know this. This is very reassuring! 😀
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Your mom is right. The people in our lives make everything we experience worth it. I enjoyed listening to the Eagles. It had been awhile.
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Hi, Anna – I am a firm believer that relationships are the meaning to life. I also hadn’t listened to the Eagles in a quite a while and have no idea why! 😀
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So sorry to hear about your mother’s hip. I hope she recovers well.
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Thanks, Anabel – I greatly appreciate your kind words.
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So beautiful and such an honour to your mom. I hope she recovers quickly and that you hold each moment close. Lots of Love.
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HI, Lynette – Thank you so much. Mom had a much better day yesterday. I am very hopeful that this is a good sign of healing.
I will keep you posted.
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A lovely and touching tribute to your Mom Donna. Thank you for sharing it with us. I hope she stays well and feels better.
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Thanks, Sandy – Mom has been feeling stronger these past three days which has been wonderful to see!
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Donna, a beautiful montage of photos to match this special song with its touching lyrics. The strength of your family and shared love shines through. Your mother is so right ‘the best medicine in the world is family, friends (and ice cream)’! Wishing your mother a good recovery! xx
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Speedy recovery to your mom and thank you for a beautiful post going down memory lane with your mom. Such a lovely tribute to this beatufiul lady and your loving family.
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Hi Donna, I read this post awhile ago when I was away from home and I prefer communicating on my laptop. I agree with the comments, how your Mom is gorgeous throughout the decades. Your words about the best medicine is moving and true. The love your have for your family and friends leap from the pages.💕
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Thanks so much, Erica. I am very grateful to have such a wonderful mother and to have much quality time with her
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I thought I had heard all of the Eagles songs – but I’ve never heard this one before. How well it goes with those photos of your beautiful Mom. Glad to know she’s recovering well!
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Hi, Corinne- Thank you for stopping by and following. This has always been one of my favourite songs. You are right – definitely not their most popular!
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Heart-warming tribute to your lovely Mom – sending lots of positive wishes for continued & complete recovery!
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Thank you so much, Ju-Lyn – I greatly appreciate your kind words and warm wishes!
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