This post was inspired by a ‘new’ image.
It’s a wonderful gift to receive an image you’ve never seen before of a person you’ll not see again (in this version of life). My mom’s cousin had recently sent me a batch of family photos, a few of the images I’d not seen before – what a treasure to see my mom’s pearlescent smile in a ‘new’ way. I merged Millie’s image into the rainbow photo shown.
The rainbow happened on a most horrible day — a day not blackened by the dark weather but by my words. It was the day I told my sweet mother I was sending her to a nursing home. And that beautiful woman had the gall to smile, to tell me she understood and that everything would be okay.
The weight of my heart forced my tears forward like the storm. Then not long afterward, the rain stopped, the storm clouds moved on their way, and there outside, arcing over my house, was the most complete and perfect rainbow I’d ever seen. It was Millie’s Rainbow.
Thank you,
AnnMarie❤️
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Hugs for you. ❤️
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Thank you, John.
Moms no longer with us remain in our hearts as if they were on their way over to our homes for coffee❤️
I hope all is well in your world:)😊
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You’re welcome. Vegas and the southwest are all wet right now with the remains of that hurricane, this is actually a historic event. It’s now a tropical storm with copious quantities of rain which we need badly.
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Oh, AnnMarie. What a beautiful photo and tribute to your mother (she’s beautiful). Looking at Millie, I see her beautiful daughter, you. So lovely indeed. 🤗
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Hi DS,
Thank you my friend. You know me – I can’t seem to stop writing about Millie & Billy. I’m forever entranced my Millie’s spectacular smile. And seeing a new Millie pic to me is better than hitting the lottery🌟
You are too kind always❤️
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your mom loves you and she was lucky to have you. its hard when you lose a parent but a big piece of what you miss will always be apart of you be well my beloved annniemarie
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hi dan,
I was lucky to have Millie:) Yes, she is with me always.
I appreciate your kindness.
I hope you’re feeling well and writing!
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This brought tears to my eyes. Wonderfully written. Thank you for sharing!
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Miriam,
Thank you for your words – I truly appreciate them.
Ah, the moms no longer with us – the joyous along with the sad – each memory held in place with smiles, laughter and tears❤️
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