My Mom was, aside from being my mother, a great friend. Even when I was a teenager I always wanted to spend time and talk with my Mom. This is one of the few pictures of us together.
Every time I think of a way to make something work in a quilt block, I think of Mom. She had a great knack for making things work — be it in baking or knitting or whatever. Every time I am reading a book late at night and just do not want to put it down, I think of her. She’d often tell me that she had stayed up very, very late because she just had to read one more chapter of whatever book she was reading. As we’re now coming into summer, I often think of how much she loved being up in cottage country and lazing on the beach reading yet another book or doing a crossword.
She has been gone for almost 13 years now and I still miss her every day. 
Quilt Obsession 
strange thing huh? motherhood. Now that I am a mom myself, I get what it is. My mom died just over 2 years ago and I did not just lose my mom to cancer, but also my bestfriend for life. Even though she isn’t here anymore I still remember her on mothersday by lighting a candle in the hope that it will bring her joy and warmth to the world. All Mom’s will be missed for ever and ever, doesn’t matter how old you are…
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What a lovely post, I’m sure your mother would have appreciated it very much. It’s such a happy photo of the two of you together.
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Oh Cathi, what a beautiful post! She lives on within you and we’re all so fortunate in the ways you share her with us. That is to say, we’re fortunate you share yourself with us!
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I think your mom would be so proud of all your lovely work. I miss mine terribly – it’s been 20 years now – and like you – I miss her each and every day.
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Your mom sounds like she was a wonderful woman…such lovely words about her. My mom has been gone almost 2 years…I think of her every day.~Karen~
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She hasn’t gone, Cathi – she is still with you!Hugs – Lurline♥
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I agree that your mom lives in you and would be very proud of all that you have accomplished. It’s great that you have such wonderful memories. Hope your day was a good one.
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A beautiful post for this special day. The photo is lovely. It’s great to have such wonderful memories. I think your mother would be very proud of all your beautiful quilting creations!
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What a great tribute, Cathi! p.s. Thanks for the heads up on Book 6 of the Pemberley Chronicles. I can’t wait!!! Have you gotten book 2 yet? How do you like it?
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What lovely memories you have of your Mum. There is nothing like the bond between mother and daughter.
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i bet your mom misses you, too…what an awesome tribute…i like to think that people we have lost are still very much with us…♥
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You two look very happy in that picture. What wonderful memories you have!
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A wonderful post about your mom. I love the photo–you can see the wonderful relationship you had with your mom in the photo.
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You have a beautiful mom, Cathi. What a wonderful picture of the two of you. I’ve enjoyed reading your sweet memories of your mom.Aloha!
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