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She is 83 Today  

8/30/2009 5:44 am

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She caused me a lot of stress and health problems after she broke her hip and began developing her horrible dimentia after that, three years and a half ago.
But she also taught me to see the beautiful things in life, which keeps me grateful to be alive even in my toughest moments. She began taking me to symphony concerts and opera performances when I was only three and was falling asleep in the chair next to her, lol, thus developing in me love for art, a form of beauty we, humans, create which makes us superior to the other animal species...

And although her existence now is reduced to her basic needs only and her behavior is weird, these are the things I will remember her with when she is gone and I'm happy I'm helping her with some more years of life.

Happy Birthday, MUM !...And thank you

Happy Sunday to you, my friends !

On the pic: My mum last summer when my sons helped me take her out for a walk in the park. She is too frail now for such a trip.

SL


Keep love in your heart !
SL
sunlover1950
6628 posts 

8/30/2009 5:53 am

FF has declared my post deleted again but if you come to my blog from the blog title, you will be able to read it and comment. Thank you

SL

Keep love in your heart !
SL

Sherry329

8/30/2009 7:28 am

I can now read your blog, though I cant see the pic of your mum.

Wow! 83 y/o. I wonder if I can reach that age.

Please send my wish for a great birthday to your mother!

Tex8can
2079 posts

8/30/2009 7:35 am

Yea, I think that "deleted " thing is happening to everyone but the blogs are there ?? wish they would fix that

My mom turned 73 not long ago, and has had dementia for some time and broken both hips. I started taking care of my mom in 2002 while I was going through my divorce because my brother and sister made such a mess of things and did not want the burden. But my mom was always there when I needed her .. so by the grace of God, it is my turn to pay her back. And sometimes she has "good days" and those I cherish

We only have one mom .. and they are very special.

Live the life that you love, and love the life that you live

rachieannelol
2694 posts 

8/30/2009 10:36 am

A Wonderful Birthday blog for you Mum.....she looks so lovely in that photo.....you are a great daughter....have a wonderful day Mariya....

Never Give Up Hope...Your Dreams Are Out There....

BreakingOphelia
803 posts 

8/30/2009 10:57 am

Happy Birthday to you Dear Lady! I lost my parents when I was very young as you know, Sis. So, seeing this warms my heart and brings back such precious memories. Thank you. *Hugs*

I'm not locked in here with you, you're locked in here with me!
Typos are human - perfection isn't

Rojeli47
138 posts 

8/30/2009 6:28 pm

Happy Happy Birthday to a Wonderful Mum. She raised a very beautiful daughter inside and out! Birthday Kisses and Hugs xoxoxoxoxox

gardencitygirl
4600 posts

8/31/2009 4:25 am

wow... wonderful delightful mom ....

you go girl Mariya... nice job!

please send some hugs from FF to her

we been there New Jersey, Delaware, Virginia, Alabama, Louisiana, Tennessee, Pennsylvania and New York Ros & Jimy

theboomie
364 posts 

8/31/2009 6:46 am

girlfriend, this post is touching... thanks for sharing Mariya.
happy 83rd birthday to your mum!!

hey, i went to the beach this weekend, relaxed and changing atmosphere was great. charged batteries readay, but forgot a memory card, so no pics!!!! grrrr me
have a great week hun.

♥ Da gurl next door

roshni70
1865 posts 

8/31/2009 11:53 am

Happy birthday to your sweet mom you are a lovely daughter

gowerboy
12543 posts 

9/1/2009 4:23 am

Good post, SL.

Best wishes to you and your mum.

sunlover1950
6628 posts 

9/1/2009 11:23 am

    Quoting Sherry329:
    I can now read your blog, though I cant see the pic of your mum.

    Wow! 83 y/o. I wonder if I can reach that age.

    Please send my wish for a great birthday to your mother!
Sherry, we inherit the longevity of our ancestors..Hope yours have lived long Yes, my mum enjoyed my attention and that of her grandsons ( although on the phone only ) on her birthday.

SL

Keep love in your heart !
SL

sunlover1950
6628 posts 

9/1/2009 11:32 am

    Quoting Tex8can:
    Yea, I think that "deleted " thing is happening to everyone but the blogs are there ?? wish they would fix that /:>

    My mom turned 73 not long ago, and has had dementia for some time and broken both hips. I started taking care of my mom in 2002 while I was going through my divorce because my brother and sister made such a mess of things and did not want the burden. But my mom was always there when I needed her .. so by the grace of God, it is my turn to pay her back. And sometimes she has "good days" and those I cherish

    We only have one mom .. and they are very special.
Hi Tex,

You are a wonderful son...I admire your kind heart

SL

Keep love in your heart !
SL

sunlover1950
6628 posts 

9/1/2009 11:35 am

    Quoting rachieannelol:
    A Wonderful Birthday blog for you Mum.....she looks so lovely in that photo.....you are a great daughter....have a wonderful day Mariya....
Hi Rach...a lovely pic of my mum, eh? ..She's happy here being in the open and with her beloved grandsons.

Hope life is treating you well, my friend.

SL

Keep love in your heart !
SL

sunlover1950
6628 posts 

9/1/2009 11:51 am

    Quoting BreakingOphelia:
    Happy Birthday to you Dear Lady! I lost my parents when I was very young as you know, Sis. So, seeing this warms my heart and brings back such precious memories. Thank you. *Hugs*
Hi my Slavic Sis,

Thank you so much for the birthday wishes to my mum..It must have been hard to grow up without parents ...And you grew such an amazing person...

Hugs Sis,
SL

Keep love in your heart !
SL

sunlover1950
6628 posts 

9/1/2009 11:56 am

    Quoting Rojeli47:
    Happy Happy Birthday to a Wonderful Mum. She raised a very beautiful daughter inside and out! Birthday Kisses and Hugs xoxoxoxoxox
Hi Rojeli...Thank you so much for the cordial wishes and kind words Hugs and kisses back at you xoxox

SL

Keep love in your heart !
SL

sunlover1950
6628 posts 

9/1/2009 12:00 pm

    Quoting gardencitygirl:
    wow... wonderful delightful mom ....

    you go girl Mariya... nice job!

    please send some hugs from FF to her
Hi Ros,

I showed my mum your pic and she liked your smile ...Thanks, friend, for the hugs

SL

Keep love in your heart !
SL

sunlover1950
6628 posts 

9/1/2009 12:16 pm

    Quoting theboomie:
    girlfriend, this post is touching... thanks for sharing Mariya.
    happy 83rd birthday to your mum!!

    hey, i went to the beach this weekend, relaxed and changing atmosphere was great. charged batteries readay, but forgot a memory card, so no pics!!!! /:> grrrr me
    have a great week hun.
Thanks Boomie,

I really feel satisfied that I'm helping my mum although there are moments when I tell myself that I can't take it any more...

Sheesh, girl, how could you forget your memory card ? And I was waiting for the pics... But I'm glad you relaxed well

SL

Keep love in your heart !
SL

sunlover1950
6628 posts 

9/1/2009 12:20 pm

    Quoting roshni70:
    Happy birthday to your sweet mom you are a lovely daughter
Thank you Roshni,

I'm sure you're a wonderful daughter because I feel you have a good heart

SL

Keep love in your heart !
SL

sunlover1950
6628 posts 

9/1/2009 12:50 pm

    Quoting gowerboy:
    Good post, SL.

    Best wishes to you and your mum.
Hi Gower,

Thank you for the good wishes. They are appreciated

SL

Keep love in your heart !
SL

explourer
4874 posts 

9/1/2009 3:00 pm

I as your friend here on FF, can only say how proud I am of you taking cares of your mom....God bless you...

Happy birthday wishes to your mom.

I love the picture she looks happy..

It is the truth in man that sets him free..

bellezia
27415 posts 

9/1/2009 5:46 pm

wow happy birthday to your mum God Bless you all

the most beautiful view
is the one I share with you

askimyt
1984 posts 

9/1/2009 6:45 pm

Your mother's a beauty....you're lucky to have her. Happy Belated Birthday Mum!!

Enkantada08
168 posts 

9/2/2009 10:44 pm

hello sunlover belated happy birthday to you`re mum!!! she looks strong at here age

''bismillah''

sunlover1950
6628 posts 

9/3/2009 1:53 pm

    Quoting explourer:
    I as your friend here on FF, can only say how proud I am of you taking cares of your mom....God bless you...

    Happy birthday wishes to your mom.

    I love the picture she looks happy..
Hi my friend,

Where did your picture go ?! Miss your sunny smile...

Thanks for the wishes and the kind words, Jen ...Yes, my mum is happy when surrounded by her family, this has been the core of her life - a wonderful mum and grandmother...

Waiting to see your smiling face on the pic again

SL

Keep love in your heart !
SL

sunlover1950
6628 posts 

9/3/2009 1:55 pm

    Quoting bellezia:
    wow happy birthday to your mum God Bless you all
Thanks, Belle, I'm happy I could bring my mum to her 83 successfully in spite of the trials on the way...

SL

Keep love in your heart !
SL

sunlover1950
6628 posts 

9/3/2009 1:59 pm

    Quoting askimyt:
    Your mother's a beauty....you're lucky to have her. Happy Belated Birthday Mum!!
Thank you Askimyt,

Well, my mum WAS a beauty..Nothing can be seen of it now. But I'm glad when she has a happy smile on her face

SL

Keep love in your heart !
SL

sunlover1950
6628 posts 

9/3/2009 2:56 pm

    Quoting Enkantada08:
    hello sunlover belated happy birthday to you`re mum!!! she looks strong at here age
Hi Enkantada,

My mum is in a wheelchair...But I guess I'm looking after her well
Thanks for the wishes and for visiting my blog

SL

Keep love in your heart !
SL

Mistytraveller
11900 posts 

9/3/2009 4:48 pm

I so admire you for what you're doing for your mother. As my parents age, I wonder if either my sisters or I will be up to the task of caring for them in a loving and gentle manner.

Wishing you happiness

Misty

driverdan
21067 posts 

9/4/2009 2:39 am

hello dear mariya god bless our moms,... all our loved ones but moms have something no one else can give us,.. our life belated happy birthday to your mom dear sl,

you have been a light in my darkness, i have not strayed far, i stayed close where i knew i was loved. i cant let go from here. but you know me when i have nothing to say i lay low,..i felt a need to express what i was feeling,... as i was reading a few post and i thought time has come to share again ,.. thank you dear mariya hugs hugs hugs and smiles too dan
missed you too


sunlover1950
6628 posts 

9/4/2009 12:45 pm

    Quoting Mistytraveller:
    I so admire you for what you're doing for your mother. As my parents age, I wonder if either my sisters or I will be up to the task of caring for them in a loving and gentle manner.
Aaah, I hope that my sons will follow my example and won't leave me alone in my old age...

I'm glad to see you back on the blogs and that you had a fulfilling summer holidays, my friend

SL

Keep love in your heart !
SL

sunlover1950
6628 posts 

9/4/2009 12:57 pm

    Quoting driverdan:
    hello dear mariya god bless our moms,... all our loved ones but moms have something no one else can give us,.. our life belated happy birthday to your mom dear sl,

    you have been a light in my darkness, i have not strayed far, i stayed close where i knew i was loved. i cant let go from here. but you know me when i have nothing to say i lay low,..i felt a need to express what i was feeling,... as i was reading a few post and i thought time has come to share again ,.. thank you dear mariya hugs hugs hugs and smiles too dan
    missed you too

Hi my friend,

So glad to see your face again With you here the blogs feel like a warm family nest again. I thank you for this wonderful comment and the birthday wishes to my mum...Yes, mums are special and irreplaceable.

Wish you a very happy weekend, amiga Dan Tomorrow is going to be our last hot day, and then summer is retreating for the autumn to step in ...

SL

Keep love in your heart !
SL

Spitfire71
11327 posts 

9/4/2009 4:59 pm

a mother blessed with you as her daughter
and your kids as grandchildren
have a great weekend

thanks for reading and as per Dave Allen "May your God go with you"

driverdan
21067 posts 

9/5/2009 3:12 am

    Quoting sunlover1950:
    Hi my friend,

    So glad to see your face again With you here the blogs feel like a warm family nest again. I thank you for this wonderful comment and the birthday wishes to my mum...Yes, mums are special and irreplaceable.

    Wish you a very happy weekend, amiga Dan Tomorrow is going to be our last hot day, and then summer is retreating for the autumn to step in ...

    SL
thank you dear mariya
hugs hugs hugs
i think we have a couple
good months left here for sunshine
and then yip winter
its ok tho its nice to see weather changes
autumn is beautiful and fall
yeah naked trees show their sturdy branches
and the breezes alone can bring smiles
have a beautiful weekend amiga
god bless you and all your loved ones
peace love happiness hugs and smiles
dan


wander_in_star
1102 posts 

9/5/2009 9:52 am

That was the same way I felt when my mother died of cancer back in 1998

sunlover1950
6628 posts 

9/6/2009 10:44 am

    Quoting driverdan:
    thank you dear mariya
    hugs hugs hugs
    i think we have a couple
    good months left here for sunshine
    and then yip winter
    its ok tho its nice to see weather changes
    autumn is beautiful and fall
    yeah naked trees show their sturdy branches
    and the breezes alone can bring smiles
    have a beautiful weekend amiga
    god bless you and all your loved ones
    peace love happiness hugs and smiles
    dan

Ah, temps fell sharply with 10 degrees today...First blow of autumn...And although September and October are comparatively warm with us, too, that's the end of swimming, my favourite hobby. Everything bristles in me at the the thought that a six-month winter is coming again. I'm suffering, suffering, my friend ...

Hugs and smiles at you, too,
SL

Keep love in your heart !
SL

sunlover1950
6628 posts 

9/6/2009 10:50 am

    Quoting Spitfire71:
    a mother blessed with you as her daughter
    and your kids as grandchildren
    have a great weekend
Hi Alec,

Thank you for your comment. You always find the right words, don't you? A smart guy you are, my friend

SL

Keep love in your heart !
SL

sunlover1950
6628 posts 

9/6/2009 11:06 am

    Quoting wander_in_star:
    That was the same way I felt when my mother died of cancer back in 1998
I'm so sorry for your loss, Star, condolences for your mother...But my mum is still alive, she just had a birthday on Aug 30 and is watching TV with me now

SL

Keep love in your heart !
SL

Spitfire71
11327 posts 

9/6/2009 2:54 pm

    Quoting sunlover1950:
    Hi Alec,

    Thank you for your comment. You always find the right words, don't you? A smart guy you are, my friend

    SL
hi
your very welcome, not always the right words
but friends do not always need words
Alec

thanks for reading and as per Dave Allen "May your God go with you"

sunlover1950
6628 posts 

9/7/2009 2:51 pm

Ha-ha, and right again, Alec !

Have a good week ahead !

SL

Keep love in your heart !
SL

driverdan
21067 posts 

9/10/2009 4:14 pm


hello amiga mariya
yes what a beautiful place to dream this
have a beautiful week
and weekend coming sl
peace love happiness
hugs and smiles
thank you for sharing
thoughts with me
please share a hug
with your loved ones
tell them its
from a friend who cares
god bless you and all you love amiga
dan


sunlover1950
6628 posts 

9/11/2009 3:05 pm

    Quoting driverdan:

    hello amiga mariya
    yes what a beautiful place to dream this
    have a beautiful week
    and weekend coming sl
    peace love happiness
    hugs and smiles
    thank you for sharing
    thoughts with me
    please share a hug
    with your loved ones
    tell them its
    from a friend who cares
    god bless you and all you love amiga
    dan

I hope you enjoy a sunny weekend, my friend.
Thank you for caring

SL

Keep love in your heart !
SL

thebunnyreturns
1543 posts 

9/15/2009 11:14 am

There's nowt as nice as Mums.
Happy belated birthday Mum.

sunlover1950
6628 posts 

9/15/2009 1:33 pm

Hi Tone,

Thank you for the belated wishes for my mum. Very nice of you

SL

Keep love in your heart !
SL

Mistytraveller
11900 posts 

9/26/2009 8:55 pm

Happy Birthday to your mom...and all the best to you as well....

My parents are aging as well....though I am fortunate they both still have their minds....

In fact just got home from taking my dad to Bard on the Beach, our local Shakespeare festival....

Wishing you happiness

Misty

sunlover1950
6628 posts 

9/27/2009 2:08 pm

Thanks for the good willing to me and my mum, Misty ...You must have had lovely time at the festival with your father. Very nice of you to take him there. I remember the last time I took my father to the opera. He was resisting because he couldn't hear well and walk steadily at his old age but I'm glad I insisted because he loved opera...

Healthy days to your parents and untroubled time at school to you if that is possible ...

Big hugs,
SL

Keep love in your heart !
SL

Flibberdigibit
1016 posts 

10/20/2009 11:01 am

I missed to wish granny Happy Birthday... BTW a kiss for her!

sunlover1950
6628 posts 

10/20/2009 2:20 pm

Oh thank you, Flib, for the kiss and the wishes! She needs attention much and will be very happy when I deliver your kiss to her

SL

Keep love in your heart !
SL

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