Can't really pinpoint when "The Queen Mum" business all started. But whenever it was, it stuck and it suited her well. I bought the crown in the picture for her birthday one year. Maybe like 8 years ago or so. Don't know for sure but what I do know is that I truly LOVE this picture.
Everything about it. Mostly I love her fingers that you can barely see. She no doubt was covering her face because she just absolutely hated having her picture taken. I also LOVE her hair in it as well. Still a hint of the once oh so vibrant red. I don't know. Just something so beautiful to me about the photograph. So much so, I have it framed and it is hanging in my living room already, along with a few of my other favorites that I have come across over the last week or so. My mom most definitely wore that title of 'The Queen Mum' proudly. In fact, once she caught the facebook bug, we would awake most mornings to messages of love such as this. Signing off always in the exact same way. This entry was written the morning of a day where she was receiving a blood transfusion:
"Good morning all my dear ones - reflecting on the events later this morning - I've been channeling a combination of Albert Einstein, Dr. Andrew Weil, George Burns, Katherine Hepburn, Princess Kate, a splash of the Fountain of Youth and other good stuff -my Faith prevails, God blesses me every day with His presence in my life, his gift to me of Prince Phillip and all of you in my life and I know that Royal blood will still flow in my veins - i love you all so much and will talk with you later - The Queen Mum"
I sure am missing her. And her "Prince Phillip' well, he, he even more so.
Everything about it. Mostly I love her fingers that you can barely see. She no doubt was covering her face because she just absolutely hated having her picture taken. I also LOVE her hair in it as well. Still a hint of the once oh so vibrant red. I don't know. Just something so beautiful to me about the photograph. So much so, I have it framed and it is hanging in my living room already, along with a few of my other favorites that I have come across over the last week or so. My mom most definitely wore that title of 'The Queen Mum' proudly. In fact, once she caught the facebook bug, we would awake most mornings to messages of love such as this. Signing off always in the exact same way. This entry was written the morning of a day where she was receiving a blood transfusion:
"Good morning all my dear ones - reflecting on the events later this morning - I've been channeling a combination of Albert Einstein, Dr. Andrew Weil, George Burns, Katherine Hepburn, Princess Kate, a splash of the Fountain of Youth and other good stuff -my Faith prevails, God blesses me every day with His presence in my life, his gift to me of Prince Phillip and all of you in my life and I know that Royal blood will still flow in my veins - i love you all so much and will talk with you later - The Queen Mum"
I sure am missing her. And her "Prince Phillip' well, he, he even more so.
10 comments:
{big hug} It's hard missing a mama...I miss mine everyday.
Love you my friend. I know you are missing her! Love the crown!
This is beautiful...such a tribute. Love the picture and have tears for your sorrow.
I too miss my mom everyday. It is nice to know that her blood, indeed her spirit flows through me.
I'll never forget the day my grandma passed away. My mom sobbed and sobbed, begging her not to leave. That is imprinted in my brain forever. I can't even imagine how hard it must be. Sending love to you, and to your dad and his broken heart!
What a blessing to have known such love... To be loved and to love= Blessed! I know that feeling a little. The day I lost my dad is forever etched in my mind. {{HUGS}}
Well I see where you received your gift of writing! What a beautiful message and beautiful memories. Love the picture! Big hugs.
I am so sad to hear of your mom's passing. In your writing of her I see so much of you...quite a connection you must have had with her. Thinking of your family and esp. your dad... my dad was a widower for 16 years until he passed on at 87. He made the best of it as he had a lot of energy and many interests (which sounds like your dad) but I remember the sadness being very difficult. It's so hard to learn how to "do it" alone when you've been with someone for so long, but I'm sure he will. Please send him and your family my sincere condolences.
It's never easy losing a parent, no matter how old you are. Hugs.
I am so very very sorry for your loss...I lost my mom in November, after a very quick illness and every day it still takes my breath away at some point...hugs coming your way...
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