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Monday, February 23, 2015

{PARENTS}

Il y a dans la vie des êtres qui sont nos parents, non par le Sang mais par le Qœur

Beautifully hand painted antique French frame...


There are in the life of human beings those who are our parents, not by blood but by heart.

Er zijn in het leven van de mens diegenen die onze ouders zijn, niet via bloed maar via het hart.

Es gibt im Leben eines Menschen diejenigen die unsere Eltern sind, nicht via Blut aber durch das Herz

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With gratitude for having had a Dear Mom who was both a Parent by Blood and by Heart!


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38 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlFebruary 21, 2015 at 7:08 PM

    i wish everyone could have a parent figure they can trust and rely upon, be loved by and love.

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 21, 2015 at 10:17 PM

      Dearest Theresa,
      Yes, I too wish that everyone could experience that as well! Mom also taught us great Christian values, she was a blessing!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  2. highheeledlifeFebruary 21, 2015 at 7:46 PM

    Beautifully said ... and what a blessing to have had both in your mother. Wishing you both a blessed weekend my friend...hugs, Celia M. (HHL)

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 21, 2015 at 10:18 PM

      Dearest Celia,
      Yes, Mom surely was a blessing and she also nourished our spiritual needs in a caring way and lived by example. We just had a lovely dinner with friends; eight of us and healthy laughter together with delicious food.
      Hugs and happy weekend for both of you!
      Mariette

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  3. Kays KidsFebruary 22, 2015 at 12:10 AM

    Special memories that you will hold in your heart forever.
    Kay

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 22, 2015 at 5:59 PM

      Dearest Kay,
      Guess because I'm an immigrant, that even did bring Mom and me a lot more closer. Thinking of all the precious letters I still have from her, written over the years. Those are treasures!
      Special memories in many forms!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  4. Elisabeth PalzkillFebruary 22, 2015 at 2:53 AM

    Liebe Mariette,

    das ist ein gutes Spruch.
    Alles Liebe
    Elisabeth

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 22, 2015 at 6:02 PM

      Liebe Elsiabeth,
      Ja, ein sehr guter Spruch und besonders wenn man Eltern hat die durch Blut und Herz verbunden sind!
      Liebe Grüsse,
      Mariette

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  5. SeV a colazioneFebruary 22, 2015 at 4:04 AM

    Un bellissimo pensiero e un augurio che possa accadere a tutti di avere parenti di sangue e soprattutto di cuore.
    V.

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 22, 2015 at 6:10 PM

      Cara V.,
      Infatti un bel pensiero per desiderano i parenti di sangue soprattutto sono collegati attraverso il cuore!
      Baci,
      Mariette

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  6. Ada Plouvier-KopitopoulouFebruary 22, 2015 at 4:34 AM

    Mooie spreuk van het borduurwerkje.

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 22, 2015 at 6:11 PM

      Beste Ada,
      Inderdaad een heel mooie spreuk van dit antieke franse schilderijtje.
      Liefs,
      Mariette

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  7. biebkriebelsFebruary 22, 2015 at 6:09 AM

    Yes, you can be lucky to have had both of them. Have a nice sunday.
    Marianne

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 22, 2015 at 6:12 PM

      Dearest Marianne,
      Indeed, having had a Mom that was both, makes me very fortunate!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  8. smartcatFebruary 22, 2015 at 7:13 AM

    Dearest Mariette,
    What a lovely sentiment so simply put!
    Have an enjoyable week ahead.........*s*

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 22, 2015 at 6:14 PM

      Dearest Suzi,
      Thank you and indeed this lovely sentiment has been spelled out perfectly.
      Wishing you too a warmer week ahead. Here it is a lot milder now but wet...
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  9. TamagoFebruary 22, 2015 at 7:14 AM

    This is such a beautiful message. It's wonderful to have parents both by blood and by heart. But to have by heart means a lot more. There are families only by blood and it's a sad thing. You and your mom are both so lucky to have had each other xoxo

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 22, 2015 at 6:15 PM

      Dearest Tamago,
      Thank you and that's exactly how I feel about my Mom, having been so lucky to have had her for almost 64 years! This little antique painting did sum it up so perfectly!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  10. Janey and Co.February 22, 2015 at 8:41 AM

    Loving memories of your parents will remain in your heart forever.

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 22, 2015 at 6:16 PM

      Dearest Janey,
      They sure will and become treasures that we keep inside our hearts until we die.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  11. DIMIFebruary 22, 2015 at 11:24 AM

    Dear Mariette,your mum will be always in your mind and in your heart!
    Every day i miss my mum and my dad,that lives in Q.L.D Australia.
    But i can speek with him on the phone like he's here next to me!
    Have a lovely week!Hugs!
    Dimi...

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 22, 2015 at 6:17 PM

      Dearest Dimi,
      Yes, I do remember you writing about your Mum having gone to heaven. No matter the distance in this world, nowadays we indeed can communicate very well!
      Wishing you a lovely week ahead as well with spring advancing.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  12. ClaudiaFebruary 22, 2015 at 12:46 PM

    Deaerst Mariette,
    what a wonderful Saying!
    Have a great start into the new week!
    Love and hugs
    Claudia

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 22, 2015 at 6:19 PM

      Dearest Claudia,
      Sometimes the French can phrase things very well!
      I did love this quote right away...
      Wishing you also a great new week and sending you hugs,
      Mariette

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  13. MadeliefFebruary 22, 2015 at 1:49 PM

    Dear Mariette,

    Such beautiful words. Your mother sounds like a beautiful woman. I think you resemble her a lot, not even in looks! Hope you are doing well?!

    Wishing you a Happy New week!

    Madelief x

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 22, 2015 at 6:22 PM

      Dearest Madelief,
      Thank you and yes, you might be quite right in resembling my Mom not only by looks. She was a very intelligent, gentle and kind woman that I will cherish having had for a Mom that long! Knowing that she's in heaven makes me feel so happy; no more worrying about her that she is having to sob during dialysis because she is feeling so lonely...
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  14. Jo-Anne's RamblingsFebruary 22, 2015 at 5:19 PM

    I am lucky that both my parents are amazing

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  15. Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieFebruary 22, 2015 at 11:41 PM

    How beautiful this is, Dear Mariette - both the art and the sentiment. It is hard, I know. I miss my parents every day. A hug xo Karen

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 23, 2015 at 4:16 PM

      Dearest Karen,
      Thank you it is such a sweet piece of antique art work indeed and the wording is so perfect.
      Knowing that Mom is far better off in heaven is giving a real peace of mind!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  16. Michiko JohnsonFebruary 23, 2015 at 2:37 AM

    Dearest Mariette,
    Your mother was very intellinggent and your too dear Mariette's you has speial beautiful of memories..My young Andrew's girl was seven years old today.
    I just thinking of us lots of our life long time ....
    sending you hugs with lots of love from both of you too.
    Michiko



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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 23, 2015 at 4:22 PM

      Dearest Michiko,
      Thank you very much and yes, those beautiful memories stay with me forever!
      Glad you had a happy little one's Birthday today. Yes, life is going so fast and we see the next generation growing up.
      Hugs and love from both of us!
      Mariette

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  17. orchid0324February 23, 2015 at 8:04 AM

    Dearest Mariette; Yes, Beautiful message in the great art work♡♡♡ We never forget the memories from Mothers both by blood by by heart, Dear friend. I needed to stop by my parents house today and had a chat with her in my mind :-)
    Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my Dear friend in America, xoxo Miyako*

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 23, 2015 at 7:58 PM

      Dearest Miyako,
      That message is so perfectly and it was love at first sight!
      Like Author Christopher Morley already wrote: 'Cherish all your happy moments they make a fine cushion for old age.'
      Nothing wrong with communicating to heaven with our loved ones!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  18. Marie-AnneFebruary 23, 2015 at 11:41 AM

    What a beautiful and wise saying in this antique piece of art!
    Like you, I am also blessed to have my mother both by blood and by heart.
    I wish you a lovely new week, deared Mariette!
    Many hugs!

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 23, 2015 at 7:59 PM

      Dearest Marie-Anne,
      Thank you and yes, you sure are very blessed as well!
      Enjoy your week, ours is a lot milder though not yet sunny...
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  19. Dies und Das vom NeckarstrandFebruary 23, 2015 at 12:20 PM

    Wunderbar, dieses Kunstwerk, das du uns zeigst.
    Mariette, ich kann verstehen, wie sehr du deine Mutter
    vermisst.
    Einen schönen Wochenanfang wünscht
    Irmi

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 24, 2015 at 12:11 AM

      Liebe Irmi,
      Danke sehr und eigentlich habe ich viel mehr Frieden nun meine Mutter im Himmel ist als das sie da oft ganz alleine während ihre Dialyse liegen musste. Das hat mich immer so Leid getan, ich konnte nicht zu ihr...
      Ganz liebe Grüsse und auch eine schöne, hoffentlich milde Woche.
      Mariette

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