Friday, May 9, 2014

The Butterfly and the Gift

Safe travels Mom...You are now the butterfly.

Alice Franzen Clemons Burt
May 5, 1921-May 9, 2014
age 93


"Wailing of the sirens
Calling after me
I can hear them screaming
"Emergency!!"
Ageless, weightless, spirit, I, 
like a snowflake in the sky,
soaring, floating, dreaming, I,
transient like a butterfly!"



The Gift:   Holding Mom's hand all night.  Although she was unresponsive, I had a good time catching her up on the latest family gossip.
Mom, you gave me your strength that night so that I would be able to carry on.
Thank you!!  I love you so very much.

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14 comments:

  1. Patchwork Daily DesireMay 9, 2014 at 6:48 PM

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  2. Exuberantcolor/Wanda S HansonMay 9, 2014 at 6:48 PM

    What an amazing person she was. I'm sure she is a beautiful butterfly! Peace be with you as you celebrate her life.

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  3. Patchwork Daily DesireMay 9, 2014 at 6:50 PM

    She's in Heaven now, besides the angels!....I feel for you, be strong, my friend!!

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  4. smazoochieMay 9, 2014 at 7:08 PM

    My dear. I'm so sorry.
    I did not feel good about her condition after the fall. You are so fortunate to have been able to have been with her at the end. She knew you were there.
    Peace be with you all.

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  5. Michele BilyeuMay 9, 2014 at 7:41 PM

    I am truly sorry for the loss of your beautiful mother, but rejoice in your being there for her transition and am grateful you will gain new connections and understandings about loss and never losing in so many other ways. Know that my heart hurts for you in this world but sings an eternal song of continuity in another. Many, many hugs dear friend.

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  6. Julia WoodMay 9, 2014 at 7:50 PM

    Blessings to you and your family.

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  7. RachaeldaisyMay 9, 2014 at 8:54 PM

    Dear Diane, my heart goes out to you and your family. I know your beautiful mother is at peace now. It's so good you were there to spend time with her, it was a gift to both of you. Sending you extra hugs.

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  8. Dora, the QuilterMay 9, 2014 at 9:12 PM

    My prayers are with you, Diane. You are so fortunate to have so many good memories--although they are sometimes a small comfort!

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  9. CourtneyMay 9, 2014 at 10:14 PM

    Diane, I am so sorry for your loss. She really came to life in the posts on your blog and I loved hearing about her. I'm glad your family will have these stories in the future, little bits of her daily life. You are an amazing daughter and must have been such a comfort to her. My heart goes out to you and your tonight. Glad bless and keep you

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  10. bethMay 9, 2014 at 10:42 PM

    Diane, thanks for introducing us to your mother. She was quite an amazing woman. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours as you grieve her passing and rejoice in the gift of her life.

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  11. MariQuiltsMay 10, 2014 at 12:34 AM

    I'm so sorry for your loss....thinking of you.

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  12. MaryMay 10, 2014 at 7:59 AM

    I am so very sorry for your loss.

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  13. ineseMay 10, 2014 at 3:31 PM

    I am so sorry to hear that your Mother passed away. I loved reading her poetry.

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  14. BarbMay 11, 2014 at 11:52 AM

    I'm so sorry for your loss. Sounds like you had an amazing relationship with your lovely Mother -
    take care

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