tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post961691736108579132..comments2024-03-28T15:15:38.162-07:00Comments on hostess of the humble bungalow: Week one....hostess of the humble bungalowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-39248247108944132402017-03-15T08:23:37.840-07:002017-03-15T08:23:37.840-07:00So, so sorry for your loss. She seems to have been...So, so sorry for your loss. She seems to have been a wonderful lady and thank goodness for blessed memories. Sending hugs your way from a Texas girl.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-46473736762891272992017-03-15T07:20:26.367-07:002017-03-15T07:20:26.367-07:00That's a lovely serene photo of your mum. You ...That's a lovely serene photo of your mum. You look very much like her.Pollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10502031456581056874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-35182871398039573382017-03-14T08:37:22.069-07:002017-03-14T08:37:22.069-07:00Such a lovely photo of your mum.
You have beautifu...Such a lovely photo of your mum.<br />You have beautiful and dear memories<br />DottoressaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-60233824381809557502017-03-13T16:03:19.684-07:002017-03-13T16:03:19.684-07:00Hostess I have been away from my blogs and blog re...Hostess I have been away from my blogs and blog reading lately and have just learned of your mother's passing. I'm so very sorry for your loss. What an elegant and strong woman she is! I can't imagine she could have been more proud of you as her daughter and the woman you are. A lot of love and time goes into making a croissant so I say enjoy it if you can. Sending my best to you in this time. Stephen Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00657698116552267561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-78812883613632539272017-03-13T15:16:22.570-07:002017-03-13T15:16:22.570-07:00Please accept my sincere condolences. In my experi...Please accept my sincere condolences. In my experience, grief takes as long as it takes. There is no time line, there is no right or wrong. There is simply your experience, your emotions, your journey. It takes as long as it takes.Sandra @ Thistle Cove Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07701035005375401061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-75884839946620420632017-03-13T08:14:39.111-07:002017-03-13T08:14:39.111-07:00This is such a beautiful photo of your mom and a l...This is such a beautiful photo of your mom and a lovely post. Take good care of yourself.Cheryl Fortierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07901226799561857388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-86354159007765277102017-03-13T07:44:01.685-07:002017-03-13T07:44:01.685-07:00What an elegant and beautiful woman. You look so l...What an elegant and beautiful woman. You look so like her. Blessings to you, dear blog friend. Glad to hear you are going gently and are surrounded by the love of friends and family. xo DeborahDeborah Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04366855994841922862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-11842169758608658902017-03-13T03:54:02.130-07:002017-03-13T03:54:02.130-07:00You're in my thoughts Leslie ...such a beautif...You're in my thoughts Leslie ...such a beautiful picture of your mum ..you're so much alike. All your memories will always stay close to your heart and as hard as it is not to have your mum with you she'll always be there in your heart. Its 15 years next month since my mum died ... suddenly, whilst on holiday with us but I think of her daily ...so many things evoke a happy memory ...a perfume ..a song ..something I say that sounds so much like her :) as well as my reflection in the mirror. .<br />Take care .... sending love and hugs<br />Rosie <br />Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15718521437964866609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-82775538877862279152017-03-12T20:39:19.892-07:002017-03-12T20:39:19.892-07:00Your mom's photo shows a beautiful and elegant...Your mom's photo shows a beautiful and elegant woman. I see many resemblances between you. Hugs as you carry onward. Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-71956896088467410772017-03-12T16:13:42.141-07:002017-03-12T16:13:42.141-07:00Pondside thank you so much for your card and those...Pondside thank you so much for your card and those cheerful flowers! <br />They greeted me after a long day working at mom's condo and brightened my day!hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-42130042559682105422017-03-12T16:10:54.992-07:002017-03-12T16:10:54.992-07:00The image on IG is of my Mother and Father...circa...The image on IG is of my Mother and Father...circa 1953, taken on Trial Island, where a lighthouse is located just off Oak Bay. If you want to read Mothers Obituary it is online at The Times Colonist newspaper site.hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-76835494429614910152017-03-12T06:55:58.218-07:002017-03-12T06:55:58.218-07:00What a beautiful photograph of your mom. She certa...What a beautiful photograph of your mom. She certainly was an elegant , poised woman and someone to emulate as we age. I'm sure she would warmly approve of your choice.Noellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05801931024018321331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-75623611334671999612017-03-12T01:15:16.148-08:002017-03-12T01:15:16.148-08:00A beautiful photo of an elegant lady. Treat yourse...A beautiful photo of an elegant lady. Treat yourself gently while you grieve. Marilynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-80906792263763416702017-03-12T00:45:10.240-08:002017-03-12T00:45:10.240-08:00Such an elegant lady.Just remember whilst ever you...Such an elegant lady.Just remember whilst ever you remember her she is still with you. Your stories of your mum from time to time were wonderful. My mother was gone from me with Alzheimers when I was quite young and as advised in a previous comment I cared for her. I have always thought how lucky you were to have your mum and such a wonderful presence she had that comes through in her photo. Be kind to yourself and remember the joyous times, of which there is a lifetime of such joyMOPLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11638690611368203185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-23000296726147844222017-03-11T19:57:18.442-08:002017-03-11T19:57:18.442-08:00Well it is certainly easy to see who you got your ...Well it is certainly easy to see who you got your sense of style from - what a beautiful photo of your mom. Today, March 11th would have been my mother's birthday - she too was lost to cancer at only 48 - I envy you the time you had with your mother.<br />The flowers are beautiful and shows how you are both held in such high regard. Take some small comforts where you can - they are well deserved.Margie from Torontohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10103835021764804099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-10881983765786449262017-03-11T19:21:48.404-08:002017-03-11T19:21:48.404-08:00What a beautiful photo of your lovely mother! The ...What a beautiful photo of your lovely mother! The sweet smile...the gorgeous hair...the scarf and gloves ...and a little knee showing😊 You look so much like her! I have always loved your stories of going shopping or to tea with her!! You have been blessed to have such closeness and time together.Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08482967814879349125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-3201475388354658962017-03-11T18:07:20.246-08:002017-03-11T18:07:20.246-08:00Oh Leslie, my heartfelt love and sympathy at this ...Oh Leslie, my heartfelt love and sympathy at this time. The photo of your mother is beautiful and reading through the messages has brought back memories of when my own dear mother left, and tissues have been needed. We never stop missing our Darling mothers. This is such a surreal time, keeping your family in my prayers.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439983434602424115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-28030662082053085182017-03-11T17:50:12.958-08:002017-03-11T17:50:12.958-08:00Your mother looks so very regal and lovely. You h...Your mother looks so very regal and lovely. You have so many beautiful bouquets from loving friends and family. Loss and the sadness that comes with it is hard. May all your special memories of time spent with your mother carry you. Thinking of you, SusanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-67518297178972920172017-03-11T17:45:15.072-08:002017-03-11T17:45:15.072-08:00Leslie, your mother looks lovely. I know well wh...Leslie, your mother looks lovely. I know well what you are going through, one of the most difficult times of our lives, losing our mother. You are in my thoughts. <br /><br />I think croissants should be considered calorie-free - definitely the perfect comfort food. <br /><br />Very cold here in Ottawa - coldest of the year. Shivering just looking out the window.<br /><br />JillAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-79210464494928262202017-03-11T17:20:55.521-08:002017-03-11T17:20:55.521-08:00What a wonderful picture of such an elegant and lo...What a wonderful picture of such an elegant and lovely lady. She has left you all with such precious memories.La Vie Quotidiennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01348063467803160245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-63630069654481294362017-03-11T16:52:32.479-08:002017-03-11T16:52:32.479-08:00What a lovely picture of your mom - you look so mu...What a lovely picture of your mom - you look so much like her. Such a sharp lady! Thinking of you in these difficult days. Take it easy, take your time, be good to yourself.Jeanninehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08899506698574749866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-75336882510327866502017-03-11T16:11:58.030-08:002017-03-11T16:11:58.030-08:00So sorry about the passing of your mother. This is...So sorry about the passing of your mother. This is a time to be kind to yourself and to remember to take deep breaths so you're not overwhelmed by grief and the many responsibilities placed on you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16473198489963801439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-29397270215563611792017-03-11T15:31:50.202-08:002017-03-11T15:31:50.202-08:00What a lovely picture of your mother, you do favor...What a lovely picture of your mother, you do favor her! You have been in my prayers.<br />Grieving takes time, and grace.<br />My mother died from cancer when I was 12, my father had ms and died 13 years ago. <br />I feel I've seen some tough times in my life. <br />Grief takes time, there is no right or wrong to it, and no time limits.<br />Take care of yourself, celebrate your mom.<br />Yes, don't be concerned doing things right or wrong. <br />There will be a day when it will be better. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07323270671151277739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-49342971244898626862017-03-11T13:08:48.870-08:002017-03-11T13:08:48.870-08:00What a lovely photo of your mother....beauty, dign...What a lovely photo of your mother....beauty, dignity, and grace that we can all aspire to. BridgetAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-83390780589508519112017-03-11T11:01:45.057-08:002017-03-11T11:01:45.057-08:00Leslie, your mother was a beautiful, elegant woman...Leslie, your mother was a beautiful, elegant woman. You look so much like her. Your local friends have honoured her by sending these thoughtfully considered flowers to you. Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11219331396794952685noreply@blogger.com