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Pengie -> RE: Pengie's Puddle (5/18/2009 8:26:21 AM)

MY Mom's favorite Hymn:

Oh Lord my God
when I in awesome wonder
consider all the worlds
Thy hands have made

I see the stars
I hear the rolling thunder
Thy power throughout
the universe displayed

When Christ shall come
with shout of acclamation
and take me home what
joy shall fill my heart

Then I shall bow
in humble adoration
and there proclaim
my God how great Thou art

Then sings my soul
my Savior God to thee
how great Thou art
how great Thou art

Then sings my soul
my Savior God to thee
how great Thou art
how great Thou art


Heather



stamper_ben -> RE: Pengie's Puddle (5/18/2009 8:50:59 AM)

Thank you so much for sharing those Heather.



leah777 -> RE: Pengie's Puddle (5/18/2009 9:46:51 AM)


Yes, thank you, Heather! That has always been one of my favorite hymns . . I can barely read it, let alone hear it sung, without it bringing tears to my eyes.

It's so good to see you again . . hope to hear from you soon.

Hugs,
Leah



magdaleine -> RE: Pengie's Puddle (5/18/2009 1:11:40 PM)

Thank you for sharing those, Heather. "I waited patiently for the Lord...." We often have to do a lot of waiting. We want answers and solutions RIGHT NOW! Instead, we must be patient. God will lift us out of whatever mess and will plant our feet on a firm place to stand. Your mom had a lot of patience and much practice in waiting. She was a good woman.



Pengie -> RE: Pengie's Puddle (5/18/2009 6:51:36 PM)

My Mom couldn't sing How Great Tou Art, due to her neck surgergies.
So she would "sing" it in American Sign Language.
It was always a beautiful thing to watch.


Heather



leah777 -> RE: Pengie's Puddle (5/18/2009 6:59:07 PM)


Oh Heather, that would be beautiful! I wish I could learn ASL . . . when I see people sing like that, it's always looked so graceful -- so very moving!

I love you sharing tid-bits about your mother -- it helps keep her 'alive' for me . . please continue to do so. And I know she would also love that.



magdaleine -> RE: Pengie's Puddle (5/18/2009 7:03:00 PM)

I agree with all that Linda said. It really is very nice that you're keeping in touch with us. I keep praying for you and your dad. I know it isn't an easy time for you.



cherish405 -> RE: Pengie's Puddle (5/18/2009 10:54:41 PM)

Hi Heather. I agree with the others. I love how you've come back and are sharing special parts of your mother with us. It's really appreciated. We get to learn more about her, and it keeps her with us.



Pengie -> RE: Pengie's Puddle (5/19/2009 8:31:10 AM)

Well, the one song my Mom could sing was a lullaby that I've remembered all my life. My dad says when I would cry as a baby, she would sing it and I always stopped. All I know is that it still comforts me now and I plan to sing it to my babies.


Baby Mine

Baby mine, don't you cry
Baby mine, dry your eyes
Rest your head close to my heart
Never to part
Baby of mine

Little one when you play
Don't you mind what they say
Let those eyes sparkle and shine
Never a tear
Baby of mine

From your head to your toes
You're so sweet, goodness knows
You are so precious to me
Sweet as can be
Baby mine
Baby mine


Heather



magdaleine -> RE: Pengie's Puddle (5/19/2009 8:43:25 AM)

That is a beautiful song, Heather. I've never heard it before but I can see how that's a song you will always treasure. I wonder if she chose that song because she knew her life would be short. She never expected to live this long. She never even expected to have a child, never mind to watch that child grow up into womanhood. And yet, here you are, about to graduate and go to college! Any word from the nursing program?

I've awakened this morning, ready to face my week and get things done--the first time for many days. It feels good. I want to plan what I'm going to say at the launch this weekend and what parts of the book to read, get my hair cut and design a half-sheet, glossy, full colour page to "advertise" my availability to speak. I decided it would be good to have on the book table for those interested.



cherish405 -> RE: Pengie's Puddle (5/19/2009 11:57:00 AM)

That's such a pretty lullaby, Heather.



leah777 -> RE: Pengie's Puddle (5/19/2009 3:41:56 PM)


Oh my, Heather, as has been said, that is a beautiful lullaby. I'm amazed you remember all the words so well. As I told you before, your mom will live on, through you, and through your children whom you will cuddle and sing to, then pass down to them all your wonderful memories of your mom.

Yes, we would like to know about the nursing program, or whatever you've decided to do.



vmginny -> RE: Pengie's Puddle (5/19/2009 6:21:05 PM)

Thank you for sharing this Psalm. It lifted my spirits today.



rayofson -> RE: Pengie's Puddle (5/20/2009 9:59:17 AM)

My great-grandmother used to sing me lullabies, but they were in Danish and I can't remember them anymore. [&o]



Pengie -> RE: Pengie's Puddle (5/21/2009 8:20:08 AM)

Thank you.

Yes. I passed all my tests and scored very well. I've been accepted into the college and will start in August.
I got asked out on a date, too! My Mom would like him because he has a cool car. She was a car nut. LOL!

Heather



cherish405 -> RE: Pengie's Puddle (5/21/2009 12:53:24 PM)

Heather, congratulations on passing your tests and getting accepted into college! That's awesome! You would have made your mother really proud. Not that she wasn't already proud of you.

What kind of a car does he drive?

((((((((((((((((((((HEATHER))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

How are things going between you and your dad?



leah777 -> RE: Pengie's Puddle (5/21/2009 11:59:18 PM)


Wow, Heather -- this is really great news!! As Trish has said, your mom would have been so very proud of you for this latest accomplishiment!

Yes, please do tell us about the car . . and how the date went [sm=icon_smile.gif]



OneOfHisJewels -> RE: Pengie's Puddle (5/22/2009 1:39:05 AM)

Heather, I only recently found out about your mom. I hadn't gotten to know her well, but had popped in her thread a few times. Please accept my sympathy.



magdaleine -> RE: Pengie's Puddle (5/22/2009 10:14:47 PM)

That's awesome news, Heather! Congratulations!
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Pengie -> RE: Pengie's Puddle (6/21/2009 10:16:15 PM)

Hello again.

It has been a busy Summer what with getting ready for college and all. The guy I went out with turned out to be an idiot. He didn't understand what a "curfew" is, and that my dad wanted me in the house by 1AM. (and the guy is in the police academy!?)

Mom's headstone was put up the other week. It is simple, yet very nice. It has cala lilies etched into it and a simple Bible verse.

I am trying to take care of my Mom's dogs. Oreo is quite depressed. Thumbelina is young enough that she is ok. The groomer that takes care of the dogs tells me Oreo is very upset and needs to be seen by the vet. My dad isn't real happy about spending money on dogs in the first place, but I am trying to talk him into helping Oreo. I don't know what will happen when I start classes and he is alone all day.
He just lays by my Mom's door or her bed and doesn't want to eat or play. It is very sad.

I miss her too.

Heather



magdaleine -> RE: Pengie's Puddle (6/21/2009 11:09:20 PM)

Good for you for dumping the guy who doesn't understand curfews! And good for your dad for insisting on them!

Thanks for telling us about your mom's headstone.

Poor Oreo. I can understand your dad's reluctance to spend money BUT, Oreo is connected to your mom and is sick because he misses her. That's worth something, I'm thinking.

And yeah, of course you miss her. {{{{{{{{{Heather}}}}}}}} I do too. I continue to pray for you and your dad.



leah777 -> RE: Pengie's Puddle (6/22/2009 9:09:51 AM)


{{{{{Heather}}}}}} . . . it's so good to hear from you. I'm so pleased you still have your mom's dogs. I suspected Oreo would have a very difficult time adjusting -- he was very bonded to her, as she discovered when she find him a new home last year. I hope you can talk your dad into getting him help. I suspect, tho, that he will eventually bond to you and lie at the door waiting for you to get home.

It sounds like you're better off without the guy who couldn't respect yours or your father's requests -- especially a curfew. I pray that you will meet the right guy, Heather . . the one God wants for your mate.

The headstone sounds beautiful. I'm sure this will serve as a place you can go to draw close to your mom . . have some alone time thinking about her, talking to her. I'm sure you miss her very much. My heart aches for you, Heather . . I wish I could give you a hug right now.



cherish405 -> RE: Pengie's Puddle (6/22/2009 11:32:29 PM)

Hi Heather.

I'm glad you gave that guy the flick too. He needs to respect you and be a lot more responsible.

I figured that Oreo would find it extremely hard. If you could talk your dad into getting Oreo to the vet for some help, that would be good. Hopefully it won't be long before Oreo starts bonding to you, and waiting for you to walk through the door.

Of course you miss your mother. That's only natural. It hasn't been that long since she passed away. They say that the first year is the worst. The 'firsts' of everything. The first birthday, the first Mother's Day, the first Christmas etc. I know when my mother died, I certainly felt all of those firsts too.

Your mother's headstone sounds beautiful. Just like your mother's personality.



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