Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone! I have a vintage Valentine for you today….my very favorite kind!
This heart locket belonged to my mom and I treasure it.
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My mom and dad, c. 1941.
Double hearts.....
Dedicating this post to my beautiful, kind, loving mother…
Celebrating a life full of love, laughter and dedication to her family,
She lit up a room when she crossed the threshold.
Her laugh was infectious and her sense of humor unparalleled,
She could toss a pun quicker than the a blink of an eye.
Giving to others, and finding beauty in every person
Were the tenets of her life,
Which we, her children and grandchildren, strive to emulate.
~February 14, 2011 ❤
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So beautiful – photos and poem. So romantic – I love them.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Thank you, Sartenada! Happy Valentine’s Day to you! ❤ ♡ ♥
Your mom was a beautiful woman and what a loving tribute. It is hard to believe has been a year. You are in my thoughts today.
Thank you, Judy….I’ve been rather emotional for the past week. Thanks for your thoughts. Happy Day to you and baby Joshua! ❤ ♡ ♥
I see the family resemblance!
Oh Karen…you made my day! I always wanted to look like mom, but never felt I made it. 😉 I do want to have her inner “beauty”…working on that!! Thank you for your comment!
This is a beautiful dedication. The locket looks one of a kind – I’ve never seen anything like it. Happy Love Day!
Thank you Marina. It does have a nice style… Happy love Day back to you! ❤
what a lovely locket Judy 🙂
and your mom … such a beauty
your words reflect such a warmly mom 🙂
and i am very sure, you are just like your mom …
Amira….you are so dear. Thank you. Ever since I’ve been a child, I’ve wanted to be just like mom. I was always painfully shy, and she’d encourage me (give me a little push!!!) to go meet children at campgrounds or parks….she was so outgoing! But I learned from her and I know that encouragement helped me grow. She was a beauty inside and out, just like you. We were very close. I miss her terribly, but will carry her in my heart forever. ❤
Her smile was indeed infectious and she had the best laugh in the world! Will always have a special place in my hear for your great Mom.
I know you will, Gailsey….as I have a special place for your parents, too. We’ve been friends for too long for that not to happen. 😉
Thank you so much for being “here” today. It means a lot. ❤
What a beautiful and romantic post. I love that locket and I think you do look like your mother. Happy Valentines Day 🙂
oh thank you so much, Judy….that is such a sweet comment. Happy ❤ Day to you too!
Hi Judy,
Beautiful words and images.
Thank you, Jim, that’s very kind of you. Happy ❤ Day!
This is so beautiful! I love lockets 🙂 I always wanted one! Happy Valentines Day Judy 🙂
Thank you, Adriana, for your sweet commments….I love lockets too! Maybe you’ll get one soon! (put it on a wish list!!) Happy ❤ Day to you too!
I love it….beautifully written and so true! We all strive to be like her! Love you! ❤
Thank you sweetie. You’re right…she was a fantastic role model for all of us. Thanks for writing..Love you hun. xoxo ♥
I must agree with the others, you have a beautiful resemblance to your Mother.
It looks like your Mother built a foundation of strength in you. We can’t see it
in ourselves but other can. I can from your words to her. She will always be a part of you and forever in your heart.
Lovely,
Isadora
Happy Valentine’s Day ….!!!! xoxox
oh Isadora…you touched my heart with your sweet words. Thank you so much. I am selfish..I miss her! She lived a long (91 yrs) happy life until ALZ took over (but still good times too then)…and that was the hard part. But we were 1 mile apart when she was ill and that was a special time for us. Even though she was ill, I will treasure being close to her then. Thank you again. xoxo (sorry..internet was down yesterday)
Thats really sweet! 🙂 I love the Double Hearts necklace! True love! 😉 And am glad that you passing on the tradition, and it is even overflowing to reach your blog buddies! 😀 I am glad to know more about your family! 🙂 Happy Valentine’s Day!!!
Thank you Elyas. I was getting rather emotional as Mom died on Valentine’s Day last year….and as the day approached, I had up and down moments. Thank you so much for your words…my parents were true loves. Thank you for the compliment my friend…I’m glad if it made people smile! 😉
Loved this post! Your mother looks so beautiful! I am sure you’ve inherited quite a bit of her qualities.
The words touched me greatly. I can understand how much you treasure that locket. Valentine’s Day wishes (belated) to you, Judy!
Thank you for your very sweet comments, Bindu.
She was beautiful inside and out, just like you.
I was a bit emotional as the day approached…but I know she is healthy again. It’s just me! I miss her.
Happy Belated Valentine’s Day to you, Bindu…
Hope you had a lovely one too. 😉
Thank you, I did…hoping the same holds true for you. 😉