This is a photo, taken on Friday, February 14, 2014 on Saint Valentine's Day when we were in The Netherlands and visiting Mom during her long hours of Dialysis.
We did visit her 5 times during dialysis, one afternoon we missed — as we were visiting a 1st cousin—but that was when Dad was with her.
Mom has been a great role model all her life and I pray that I too will remain in such high spirits till the end of my CKD.
Oh, Mom so enjoyed our visits...
Happy Saint Valentine's Day to all of my readers!
Praying for you and all your family.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Dearest Victor,
DeleteThank you and wishing you and yours a Happy Saint Valentine's Day!
Hugs,
Mariette
Wishing you both a happy Valentine's Day! 🙂
ReplyDeleteDearest Kim,
DeleteAnd the very same to you and yours!
Hugs,
Mariette
Happy Valentine's Day to you and Pieter!
ReplyDeleteDearest Martha Jane,
DeleteThank you and the same to you—could have visited you as I was as far as Delk Rd. in Marietta today and making my 6 stops through Atlanta +.
Hugs,
Mariette
Que linda homenagem, e você se parece um pouco com sua mãe, notei alguns traços!
ReplyDeleteFeliz Dia dos Namorados!
Grande abraço ao querido casal!
Prezados Taís,
DeleteObrigado e sim, você descobriu a nossa semelhança.
Mamãe estava tão feliz que nos sentamos durante aqueles longos tratamentos de diálise.
Abraços,
Mariette
You had the perfect role model, Mariette ... I cannot imagine you any other way than graceful, bold and accepting.
ReplyDeleteDearest Helen,
DeleteThank you and yes, more and more I'm walking into Mom's footsteps and understanding her more. Also admiring her being such a trooper! She no doubt will help me getting 'there'.
Hugs,
Mariette
Liefdevol Mariette.
ReplyDeleteInmiddels is valentijnsdag al voor bij.
Maar ik wens jou en je man elke dag valentijn toe.
Lieve groeten,
Hilly
Beste Hilly,
DeleteDank je wel en nu een herinnering om te koesteren...
Liefs,
Mariette
Oh, dear Mariette, your poor mom on dialysis. It brings back memories of my mom. She used to go as well, but not as long as your mom did. She was always cold there, and I would bundle her up with blankets. I went with her a few times, and it broke my heart. May both of our mom's be in peace now, and pleased that their daughters have become special friends.
ReplyDelete~Sheri
Dearest Sheri,
DeleteYou are so right about the sight of Mom laying there for having her blood cleansed... I've admired her for doing that! Oh sure, cold and also feeling nauseating afterwards. My youngest niece gave Mom her slouch socks to wear because she was so cold—that was in the very end.
They no doubt are happily in heaven and watching over their children. Mom always prayed for all of her children, while having her dialysis. We all are related as one big Christian family and we were meant to meet for a special reason! Our Angels we know by name might manipulate things...👼🏻👼🏻
Hugs,
Mariette
Valentine's Day is my daughter's birthday and that makes it special for me
DeleteDearest Jo-Anne,
DeleteIndeed, very special for you and her!
Hugs,
Mariette
I hope you had a nice St Valentines Day. What a precious photo of your Mom.
ReplyDeleteDearest Debby,
DeleteWe had a normal day as we both regard Saint Valentine's Day to be year–round!
It was interesting to see all the flower bouquets being offered at Whole Foods Market and also at Costco... Wonder IF they got all sold?!
My ride was pleasant in sunshine and NO traffic obstructions—just smooth.
Oh, that photo is a treasure now she's gone—so grateful that we made our 67 trips home to visit our loved ones! Such photos proof that it is worth doing so.
Hugs,
Mariette
The love between mother and daughter will last forever.
ReplyDeletexoxo
Dearest Christina,
DeleteThat is so true and we also know that our souls never die—she is right at our side till we meet again!
Hugs,
Mariette