The Art of Remembering: My Younger Brother

Charlie in 5th grade

up front and grinning brightly

happy and friendly

the photo at the left

my brother, cousin and me

blessing those two on All Souls Day

sharing the sweet souls of my brother

and my cousin

with Rebecca's

The Art of Remembering

Happy Birthday, Momma

Happy Birthday, Momma

April 1, 2014

Happy Birthday, Momma!

I am sending you a Spiritual Bouquet

to celebrate your everlasting love that 

you showed Charlie and me

throughout our childhood years 

and into our adulthood.

You were always there 

for whatever tribulations 

we encountered, 

and you were certainly there 

for all our milestones.

No matter how many years have passed, 

there are times I wish that 

just one more time I could hear your laughter,

like when you blitzed Charles playing gin!

Are the two of you now playing cards?

I hope so.

Momma,
here are your birthday cards:
Our Blessed Mother is
holding the rosary made with the roses
from Father Keane's funeral.

Happy birthday from all of us!

I love you,

Norma Ruth



sharing with Hettienne's
Mondays with Mary