Mary Elizabeth was born on May 14. Early on, she
possessed a thirst for knowledge. Languages, literature,
and history intrigued her. When informed she had
to have a study hall in high school, she made it work for her.
The high school Principal was also a history teacher who
taught small groups in the study hall room. Mary Elizabeth
positioned herself to be next to the history class where
she listened and learned; the odious study hall was a history class!
A voracious reader, my mother, Mary Elizabeth was a
creative spirit whose skills were boundless: piano, poetry,
sewing, tailoring as well as traveling. She and her younger sister
both graduated from nursing school as Registered Nurses.
During breaks in nursing school, my mother played the piano.
The others gathered around and sang along. Once my mother
came to the rescue of a fellow student in chemistry class. When
her friend accidently dropped a tray of instruments, the doctor
teaching the class began to raise his voice in anger.
My mother quickly dropped down next to the other
student to help clean up and assumed the blame for the
accident. Since the doctor favored my mother, he soon
dismissed the accident. Knowing the other student was
a good one who happened to be nervous, my mother did
a noble deed. Neither spoke of this while in school. My
mother received an annual Christmas card of thanks.
As a young adult, I read one of the cards and asked my
mother about this nurse. Imagine my pride when I heard
how she saved a fellow student from dismissal from
nursing school! Apparently, the doctor in charge was
notoriously ill-tempered. At that moment, Mary Elizabeth
became my heroine! My mother had compassion for others and
helped when she could. She imparted these lessons to
her four daughters, She and my father believed we should
be reared to be independent females with our own careers.
Thank you, Mom in heaven now. You were a great role model.
You were a wonderful, beautiful mother. On this May 14, I
wish you a Happy Birthday! You are an angel among angels.
Happy Birthday Grandma! I certainly followed in her footsteps with the career path! Excellent role model and so are you mom! Wonderful blog post, love you and the photos! Xoxo
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Emily, thank you for the wonderful comment. You certainly followed in your grandmother’s footsteps! I appreciate that you find us both role models too. She is now a heavenly angel too! Enjoy the weekend. oxox
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Wonderful photos and tribute to your dear, kind and beautiful mother… 💞 Blessings and love, my friend. Thanks for sharing!
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Bette, ah, thank you dear lady for such a great comment. I miss my mother’s advice but can still hear her words. Hugs and blessings back to you. Enjoy the weekend. oxox
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I know just what you mean, Mary Ann… How blessed we were and are!
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Bette, thank you once again. Agree with your comment 100%. Hugs and peace to you. oxox
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How noble and brave your mother was! An excellent role model and a kind friend.
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Clare, your kind and lovely comment touched my heart. One of her favorite books was The Road Less Traveled. It is time for me to read it once more. Your words about my mother summarize her very well: noble, brave, excellent role model and a kind friend. I miss her too. Have a great weekend and be well at your end of the pond, Clare. oxox
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My pleasure, Mary Ann and thank you, too! xoxo
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Be well, dear Clare. Enjoy the rest of the weekend and week ahead. oxox
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Clare, hearts back to you for a good week. ❤ ❤ oxox
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What a marvelous tribute to your mother! oxox
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Anne, thank you for your thoughtful comment about my mother. I am glad it touched your heart too. Be well and enjoy the weekend. Is your daughter still with you? oxox
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I think Lise leaves on the 23rd, but I’m notorious for getting numbers wrong. I’m proud of the fact that I can’t tell you exactly how many days she has left, because that would indicate I’m ready for her to leave. oxox
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Anne, very amusing and quite true. The computer tells me the date and year if I am forgetful as to what day it is. What can I say? The life of a retiree! Haha. Good for you to not know the precise date. Life is good at your end of the pond too. oxox
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We’re having a grand time. oxox
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That is what family is all about. Continue with grand times. oxox
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You have a wonderful way with words! I enjoyed reading about your mother!
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FrauB, thank you for the lovely comment. My mother was a special woman. To this day, I converse with her. She and my Dad are in my thoughts and prayers. Be well and hope you have a fine week ahead. “”__””
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