While Mary Ann was here Angie came over and spent some days with us. Just hanging out. Visiting. Napping. Looking at pictures. She was very excited about the prospect of playing Monopoly.
We didn't end up playing one of the usual marathon 4 hour games. Pretty early on Angie said she was done. It was too hard for her to remember all the things she needed to do. No matter. Her excitement at looking forward to playing the game was enough.
It is possible to still love something you can no longer do if you hold loosely to the idea of doing it again while grasping firmly to the memories of the joy it gave you. Good lesson mom.
This is a wonderful, WONDERFUL, post! Thank you. I learned something, too.
xo
Posted by: Michele Unger | 12/29/2013 at 10:23 PM
This is a quotation that we should cross- stitch. What a great sentiment to start the new year with. The photo of the three of you is PRICELESS!
Posted by: Leslie j. Moran | 12/29/2013 at 10:59 PM
Good lesson indeed, thanks.
Posted by: Sharron | 12/30/2013 at 03:38 AM
Beautiful photo of the three of you, but honestly, what strikes me the most is the beauty of Angie's hands!
Posted by: Heidi | 12/30/2013 at 06:37 AM
Beauty of a photo to end with.
Posted by: Dawn | 12/30/2013 at 06:38 AM
The side lighting on your three lovely faces -fantastic. Angie's smile could light a room.
Posted by: Caroline | 12/30/2013 at 09:37 AM
You and Angie bring so much hope and light to my life! Thank you both. xx
Posted by: Amy at love made my home | 12/30/2013 at 09:47 AM
How beautiful Angie is! Those eyes! What wisdom shines in those eyes! (I see where the Moss girls get their beauty!)
Posted by: robin | 12/30/2013 at 10:48 AM
Yes, the last picture is a family treasure and one for the rest of us lucky Moss Sister
Blog readers to meditate on. Beauty abounds in faces and sentiments, thank you
Carol for giving us something to live into in the year ahead. Amen.
Posted by: Barbara Tarbox | 12/30/2013 at 11:01 AM
Thank you Chris for taking the photo that brings so many of us to tears with it's beauty.
Your sensitivity in all the "behind-the-scenes" work is evident.
Posted by: Barbara Tarbox | 12/30/2013 at 11:05 AM
I am touched by how the love you girls have for your mom (and hers for you) comes through in your photos and blog posts. Lovely photo of the three of you.
Posted by: Diana | 12/30/2013 at 12:16 PM
Joy! The feeling of it may not be coupled with memory but the feeling of joy is limitless, especially when wrapped in love.
So glad you are having these treasured moments with your mother and each other. They will sustain you.
Posted by: Joan Clarke | 12/30/2013 at 02:22 PM
Love love love that photo of Angie!!! The cutest ever :)
Your Mom has the most gogeous smile.. :)
Have an awesomely wonder*full* 2014 xx
Posted by: Bobby | 12/30/2013 at 03:38 PM
wonderful to see you with your mother and mary ann. enjoy them..
Posted by: barbara | 12/30/2013 at 08:07 PM
Y'all are wonderful daughters! Angie is one lucky mama!
Posted by: Angie A. | 12/30/2013 at 09:05 PM
"It is possible to still love something you can no longer do if you hold loosely to the idea of doing it again while grasping firmly to the memories of the joy it gave you."
--Carol Mulvenon
An important quote to reflect on. Journal fodder. Thank you Carol. XxOo
Posted by: Joyce | 12/31/2013 at 05:04 AM
The posts about Angie are so poignant and humorous and filled with so much love and insight. thank you so much for sharing Angie and your struggles and triumphs in your blog.
Posted by: Janet Ghio | 12/31/2013 at 07:18 AM
Mmmm….the photo of the three of you is so very beautiful.
Posted by: Tina Abbott | 12/31/2013 at 08:12 AM
As the song goes......this is the good stuff.
Missy from the bayou
Posted by: Missy | 12/31/2013 at 08:44 AM
You all just warms my heart; on a day like today at 14 below, it couldn't have come at a better time....looking at these photos is such a delight but also tenderly bittersweet. If my arms were long enough I'd wrap em around all of you just to let you know that your sharings are a special gift, reminding us all what really matters and that when there is humor in the mix there is an extra abundance of love...humor thrives here too, we add it to everything around here...best stuff on the planet and it's super multi-purpose good stuff...I always have a double dose in my pocket and it's a must have when I'm out and about.
Posted by: Susie LaFond | 12/31/2013 at 10:27 AM
These are beautiful photos and It's lovely to see your dear mother smile. Wishing all of you a wonderful New Year!
Posted by: Chris Shoop | 12/31/2013 at 02:00 PM
First photo... Oh cuddly bears.
second photo... Ah, sweet thimble.
Third photo... Love the concentration.
Fourth photo.. You all look wonderful, but Momma Moss is divine. What a beauty.
Posted by: Domenico | 12/31/2013 at 05:56 PM
Such a great picture of the three of you.
Posted by: Carol Gossett | 01/01/2014 at 02:55 AM
Beautiful photos and thought provoking words to remember.
Thank you.
Posted by: Linda | 01/01/2014 at 05:59 PM
Loved this.
Posted by: Judy H. | 01/02/2014 at 06:35 PM