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Born in nineteenhundredeleven....my Mom
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Born in nineteenhundredeleven....my Mom |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands 
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 Born in nineteenhundredeleven you can spot her at age ten pretty girl with ribbons in her hair little Mouse she was called then  A bit older she took up nursing she was devoted as they say Most enjoyed the little babies cared for people in her way  Married to the man she loved sharing happiness and sorrow she was an optimistic woman always heading for tomorrow  Raising us through war she did while my father was send away after us three she got a fourth died at birth not ment to stay Lately she did tell me softly I'm so old but still feel this pain and even though she did not live Saskia was this baby's name  She made tapestries on the wall created puppets and did paint she was a very busy woman very loveble but sure no saint When I worked on the computer she always watched me wondering if she could learn it at her age to comprehend this modern thing I said well why don't you try it so she really start computering and to my own asthonishment she didn't need much tutoring  In a few weeks she will be ninety write tales she told us in passed time and her greatgrandchildren will read about the adventures of a little dime A rose is a rose is a rose...I guess... Feel free to use the pictures on my website. http://communities.msn.com/Titiasplace/ [This message has been edited by Titia Geertman (edited 08-11-2001).] |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Oh, Titia, this was stunning!! The pictures and the words go softly hand in hand. Here is wishing your mother a very Happy Birthday!!  All writing comes |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Lovely presentation Titia...James |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
God bless your dear mother and you as well. She is strong and has always been far ahead of her time. |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Titia~ You squeezed my heart with this LOVELY write. Not only was your mother a BEAUTIFUL bride ~ she IS a charmingly gorgeous woman today ! WHAT A SMILE~  ***Hi Titia's Mom~ You are delightful~ God bless you for having such a wonderful daughter that would share you with us !  Titia~ Thank you sooooooooooo much ! This is the loveliest piece I will read this day~ Love ya'  ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
This is absolutely wonderful.. what a lovely tribute to your mother and a delightful gift to give her. The pictures are priceless... thank you for sharing her grace with us. Happy Birthday to her!! |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Oh Titia, I actually felt tears! I never had this bond with my Mom and bless you both for you have something so special. What a lovely, strong, and caring woman, and looks like you took after her in so many ways. Well, I wish her a very Happy Birthday, and I just know she is going to love the beautiful tribute you have done for her today, as will your family. This was simply a stunning piece Titia! To see real beauty ~ being blindfolded helps! ~* Mysteria *~ |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Titia, A wonderful piece, something to save. Thank you for posting. |
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Martha Cowan Member
since 2001-03-08
Posts 240Groves, Texas |
Tatia ~ This touched my heart so tenderly...and I sit here wiping tears as I finish reading these beautiful memories...and they bring back so many of my own. Thank you for sharing the lovely voice of your heart with us...shine on... Smiles to you, ~*~dawn~*~ |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
It was lovely to read about your mother and thank you for sharing your memories of her with us. How wonderful that she is still such a vital part of your life! Happy Birthday to her! Betty Lou Hebert |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
god bless you for writing this and sharing.... and god bless her for all she is to all ...... beautiful verse with such heartfelt emotion along with the presentation of accompanying photographs.... lovely lovely lovely...... youre family, i know, is proud and i am proud to have the priviledge to read this..... give her a hug from me along with all the respect one human being can have for another... to have inspired this verse shows me how special she is and how special you are for writing it..... thank you for sharing this |
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cpalmer Senior Member
since 2001-06-26
Posts 977Phoenix, Az |
Oh titia! This is absolutely fantastic! Memories of that nature are sometimes hard to come by....charish them! Gentle smile...big hugs Cindi God is our inspiration; Words of the heart can be music to our ears |
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Mabel A. Dilley Senior Member
since 2001-03-17
Posts 859Seattle, WA, USA |
Tremendously tender write. My Mother, born 1910 also raised us through war. How they were able to finese all things that gave us love and bread, I will never know. it is so good to honor those hard-working mothers world wide. Shalom "I am not now that which I have been." |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
A friend told me this one would tug at my heartstrings, she was so right about that! Thank you for sharing this. "Let me pierce the realm of glamour |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
I had the privilege of being raised by my grandmother, this reminds me of her and the stories she told...I thank you for that. The pictures added so much. |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Titia- Wow...this is such a beautifully touching render. Your mother is a special lady, and I feel blessed to have had the privilege of reading your lovely words of tribute to her. She has raised a very loving and extremely talented daughter. I wish you and your mother all that is good, and may her birthday be the best ever. Happy Birthday, Titia's mom! Love and hugs to you both, ~vicky "...until you have read the verse on his |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Dear Titia, I really like you! I hope to read more of your poetry and get to know you even better through your words. You and your Mother seem to be the kind that add to anyone's life. I am so touched by this poem. Your Mother is a beauty! I so enjoyed the photos. Which one are you in the photo with your Mom? Please wish her a happy Birthday for us all. As this added joy to my day! Wonderful write Titia. Simply wonderful. Sincerely, Regina |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Wonderful photos, and a lovely story Titia. It's so heartwarming, and encouraging ... much enjoyed! Best wishes to you and your mom, /Kit |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
My grandmother was born in '12, my mother-in-law in '08... I so enjoy having them around! This was wonderful, and I thank you for sharing her! |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Titia - This is wonderful... I wrote one for my Grammie as well - I love this kind of tribute - and the pictures really add to the fun... She seems like a great lady - and she's lucky to have you... I'm smiling..  |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
Hi guys, Thank you all for your lovely words. Regina, I am the little one in the middle. Titia A rose is a rose is a rose...I guess... |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Oh for some reason I have a big lump in my throat now. This is wonderful. For some reason I could not see the last few pics, my computer problem. I am coming back to try to see them. My grandma just tuned 94. If you like nostalgic pics as I do, go see my family page, I managed with great difficulty to scan some old pics of my Gram, Grandpa and Mom. its on my home page, the family area. I hope you print this and present it to her in a lovely frame, your Mom will love this. She was a very pretty bride. And sounds like a smart and fun person as well. Sandra |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Titia--This is a priceless jewel..with photos and all...I felt like I was sitting next to you looking at the family album and feeling the love you have for our mom pour all over me. Thank you for sharing her with us...she is lovely! |
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Dennis L. White Senior Member
since 2000-02-17
Posts 1463Michigan, U.S.A. |
Titia, What a wonderfully moving display of treasured photos laced together with insightful poetry. Please extend my personal birthday wishes to your dear Mother and give her an extra hug for me also. Thanks for sharing this extraordinary tribute. Peace and good health to you both, Dennis :^) |
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Janette
since 2001-07-20
Posts 2843Chicagoland for now |
A loving tribute, thank you for sharing it with us. You blended the words and pictures so nicely together. In the wedding photo you can see her "optimism" in her lovely eyes. Wow, she looks fabulous at almost 90! |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
great poem and pictures...thanks for sharing your mom with us...hi mom & happy birthday...helen |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
wow such memories and wonderful pictograpghy i love it all around o yuh |
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SEA
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
thank you for introducing me to your mom she is beautiful this is wonderful, thank you |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
Thank you dear friends. I will print all your kind replies and present them to her at her birthday. Titia A rose is a rose is a rose...I guess... |
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Mother_Earth Senior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 13701/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan |
Titia, thank you so much for sharing your Mom's special day and life with us. Why do other people's lives look so much better than our own? Enjoy every moment you have as a family. Wonderful!! ME |
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MyEnchanted_Melody Senior Member
since 2001-05-30
Posts 1106across the land of dreams. In your heart, I'd always be. |
A nice piece....... I wish your mother a very Happy Birthday.... And thank you for sharing this with us.... **************** "Oh...me!Oh Life! |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
Beautiful write, Titia...the pics are just great! Thank you for sharing this with us! sp  no power in creation, |
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Snooganzmeister32 Member
since 2001-07-17
Posts 67Cali, USA |
Wonderful write |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
Thanks to all of you for your kind replies. My mother will love them. Titia A rose is a rose is a rose...I guess... |
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