Let the past sleep, but let it sleep in the sweet embrace of Christ, and let us go on into the invincible future with Him. (Oswalt Chambers)

Thursday, February 26, 2015

Margarete Monette 1922 - 2015

Mom died February 9, 2015 after four weeks of hospital/hospice stay.

On her wedding day in February, 1944.

She would say the happiest days of her life were the births of her four children, but I think it was this day.


She never managed to look her age, even when she was dying.


Even though Louise is not on mom's birth certificate as her middle name (or maybe it is, the document is written in German Swiss), she gave it to me as a middle name, I gave it to my daughter (center), and my daughter gave it to her daughter (left). We enjoyed being the four Louises.


Goodby Mom. We've been together for seventy years and I will miss you.

10 comments:

Dianne said...

So sort for your loss, Marguerite. Such lovely pictures. Thanks you for sharing your beautiful memories.

Anonymous said...

I love seeing this wedding photo of your parents. I've only seen her as 70+. How is it I never imagined her at a time before that? What a striking and blissful couple they were! Love, Barb

Jan said...

I am sorry to hear of your mum's death, Marguerite. I have enjoyed your pictures of her over the years. My mum died eight years ago in March and I still miss her every day.

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry, I have always looked forward to the Louise lunch and to see everyone's picture. She lived a wonderful life, how lucky you are!

Barbara

Janice in GA said...

I'm so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. RIP, Louise. I only knew you through this blog, but I know you were loved.

Beadknitter said...

I'm so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed your posts about your mother. Sending cyberhugs.

Linda Jo

nbgriz said...

I am so sorry.
It is a comfort to see your photos and read about your family. I know you have good memories to cherish.

Marilyn said...

My sympathies to you.

Kerry said...

I'm so very sorry to hear about your mom. Much love, prayers, and hugs to you and your family.

Anonymous said...

It is difficult when you loose a parent, especially hard your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you.