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Posted by sweetannie4u midOK_z6b/7a (My Page) on Mon, Nov 2, 09 at 13:43
I really have missed you guys so much these past many weeks.
My garden is so overgrown and shabby, but the flowers are lovely just the same.
My dear MIL passed away quite suddenly on Oct. 11th. It was such a shock and breaks my heart. Her wish was to be cremated and hold a wake instead of a funeral. She was originally from Scotland from a little town called Dingwall. Eduarda has been there many times. She even posted some pics of it on here a few years ago.
The Wake will be complete with a piper who will play "Scotland the Brave" (her favorite) and lots of happy, lively tunes. There will be over a hundred people to come celebrate her life with us. It will be both a joyful and sorrowful time I am sure (Her grandfather was a Piper for the Royal Court in Scotland long, long ago).
((I may post a picture or two when I return.))
It will be a long trip there and back. Hope my joints can deal with all the sitting. (ugh)
As soon as we get back home, I will post some pics of my fall gardens and take the time to got through the forum posts to read all your topics and see the pics (my favorite part).
I love you all my friends.
Annie |
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Dear Annie!
Bless you, you've had a rough go of it. I am so sorry for your loss, - the memorial service for your MIL sounds beautiful. I think it is wonderful that you are honoring her wishes, My sympathies to you,
GGG |
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| Annie you've been missed too. I'm so sorry for your loss, it's so hard losing loved ones. You take care of yourself and check in when you can. (((Hugs)))
Annette |
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Annie - so sorry for your loss, but what I lovely way to remember her!! You should try to bring some white heather home with you. It should grow for you, and is very symbolic!!
"Most Heather is purple in color, but there is also rare white heather. Rumored to grow over the final resting places of fairies and only where no blood has been shed, the plant is said to be extremely lucky. Queen Victoria introduced carrying white heather at weddings for luck. Some Clans have attributed victory to wearing white heather sprays, or evading capture by hiding in patches of white heather. According to myth, the Celtic Bard Ossian's beautiful daughter, Malvina, was betrothed to a gallant warrior named Oscar. One day, Malvina was awaiting Oscar's return from war, when she was approached by a messenger. Oscar had died in battle and sent the messenger with a spray of heather to give to Malvina as a final token of his love. Malvina began to cry and her tears fell on the heather, which immediately turned white. She wandered the moors sobbing, her tears turning every heather plant they touched to white. She said "although it is the symbol of my sorrow, may the white heather bring good fortune to all who find it." Nancy. |
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| Annie, what a sad time for you. I am so sorry for your loss. I think Nancy's idea of bringing back some white heather is lovely as is the story-thanks for that, Nancy! Cynthia |
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| I watched the musical Brigadoon with Gene Kelly on TV not too long ago and the girl gathered white heather for a wedding. |
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| Annie, you will be welcomed back with open arms! Hope the trip isn't too hard on you. Glenda |
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I actually just came over to this side of the forum to see if I could find out where you and several other missing members went to. Glad you are okay! The forum just isn't the same when the whole group isn't together. Really sorry about your MIL. :-(
You take care Annie!
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| I am so sorry for your loss Annie..have a safe trip |
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| Sorry for you loss, Annie, and hope you have a safe trip. We'll look forward to your return. I always enjoy reading your posts, as you are an artist with words. |
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| I am so sorry for your loss Annie. What a wonderful way to remember her life. I am glad you will be able to go to Scotland and hope the trip is not too hard on you. c |
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- Posted by becr zone 9 CA 19 (My Page) on
Thu, Nov 5, 09 at 16:27
| Hi Annie~ So sorry to hear of your loss. And yes, what a wonderful way to remember her life. May your trip to Scotland be a good one. Becky p.s. My mother is going into hospice tomorrow morning...:( |
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| Oh becr - hugs! You're going to need lots of them. May she find peace and healing there. Nancy. |
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- Posted by becr zone 9 CA 19 (My Page) on
Sat, Nov 7, 09 at 2:31
| Thank you, Nancy, that is very much appreciated. I am sad lately, and your well wishes and hugs are greatly appreciated. Annie, I do not wish to hijack your thread, sorry. Love and hugs to Annie and to all my cottage friends,
Becky |
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| Oh Becr, hugs from me too. Annette |
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Becr,
I do know what you are going through and my heart goes out to you. Mother went to a nursing home, but it was in essence hospice care. It will be a very sad time for you all. We know these things come to all eventually, but it doesn't make it any easier. I will be thinking of you. Glenda |
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| I too have been wondering about you Annie. My sympathies to you for your sad loss. Nancy's idea is a lovely one and I hope you're able to do it. Looking forward to having you back. Skibby |
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