Raising four children on the homestead, so far away from England, could not have been easy, but she did it well. She instilled in us a sense of humor, a love for life and a love of family. I miss you mom and I love you more every day. Happy Mothers Day♥ ♥
Saturday, May 8, 2010
FOR MY MOM
My mother was a wonderful person. Born in Cambridge, England, she came to America as a young WWII bride. She and dad moved to Alaska in the spring of 1950 and lived in a tiny log cabin with wood heat and no electricity or running water. She was a strong adventurous woman with a huge heart and a big laugh.
Raising four children on the homestead, so far away from England, could not have been easy, but she did it well. She instilled in us a sense of humor, a love for life and a love of family. I miss you mom and I love you more every day. Happy Mothers Day♥ ♥
Raising four children on the homestead, so far away from England, could not have been easy, but she did it well. She instilled in us a sense of humor, a love for life and a love of family. I miss you mom and I love you more every day. Happy Mothers Day♥ ♥
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What an amazing story about your mother!
Happy Mother's Day!
Angela
I love that pic of your mom, and the clothes on the line...
Hope you have a wonderful Mother's Day Coleen!
Happy Mother Day.
Awesome post, beautiful words dedicated to your mum. Very touching x
Thanks for sharing the photo and story Coleen! Your mom sounds like an incredible woman!
Happy Mother's Day!
~ingrid
She sounds like a really great lady. She would love your tribute to her. I hope you have a great day. Happy Mother's Day. Blessings...Mary
She was a very beautiful woman also!
beautiful tribute! happy mom's day!
Your mom was so beautiful! you look so much like her:)
Happy Mother;s Day!
What a beauty!!! Thanks for sharing and have a happy mothers day :)
Such a sweet post Coleen. Have a wonderful Mother's Day!
Coleen, your Mom was beautiful. I can see where you get your kind and loving heart from.
Such an amazing woman! My husband and I were just discussing how much we appreciate the hardworking, independent spirit of many Alaskans. Your mother definitely embodies these traits. Great post. Love the pic!
Hi Coleen, I'm Deb. I came upon your delightful blog today and that's why I'm in the month of May. ::smiling:: I'm happily going through the archives and printing out ALL your recipes as I go. This post brought tears to my eyes. Your Mom was a beautiful woman and I admire her "pioneer aptitude!"
Your parents "start" reminds me of Jewel's paternal grandparents voyage from Switzerland and Germany. I envy people who have that kind of adventurous spirit! I do believe I'd love to live in Alaska! Lucky YOU!
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