Oh, Jo, I'm so sorry. This photo is a beautiful memory. My thoughts are with you and your family. I hope your in-town Spanglemonkey army gives you what you need to help you through this tender time. I know they're very good at that and you deserve it.
Sorry that she's really gone, glad that she's been released, here for you at a moment's notice.
I was driving around this morning listening to a CD made for a friend your mom's age who also left too soon. Her favorite songs were "Scotch & Soda" by The Kingston Trio, and "I Spent My Last Ten Dollars on Birth Control & Beer" by Two Nice Girls. Thought of your mom and you the whole time.
Much love to you,Jo. I am so sorry. I love my Mom the beginning of the year. You are not alone if you need a friend to talk to who gets it. Sending you peace, love and friendship.
Think of this, Jo - by writing about her all these months, in anticipation of her passing, you have ensured that she *will* live on, not just in your own memory, but in the thoughts of those who care about you, but never had the chance to meet her.
Know that I am thinking of you, you wonderful heart on legs, you.
Sweet and gentle passage, Doris. I'm lighting a candle for you.
Posted by: Heidi | September 26, 2006 at 08:27 AM
oh jo! i am so sorry for your loss.
Posted by: minnie | September 26, 2006 at 08:30 AM
Oh, Jo, I'm so sorry. This photo is a beautiful memory. My thoughts are with you and your family. I hope your in-town Spanglemonkey army gives you what you need to help you through this tender time. I know they're very good at that and you deserve it.
Posted by: Jill | September 26, 2006 at 08:33 AM
I'll be there as soon as I can babe!
Posted by: Ms. Jane | September 26, 2006 at 08:33 AM
my love comes to you on wings now and forever, dear friend.
Posted by: selena | September 26, 2006 at 08:36 AM
Sorry that she's really gone, glad that she's been released, here for you at a moment's notice.
I was driving around this morning listening to a CD made for a friend your mom's age who also left too soon. Her favorite songs were "Scotch & Soda" by The Kingston Trio, and "I Spent My Last Ten Dollars on Birth Control & Beer" by Two Nice Girls. Thought of your mom and you the whole time.
Posted by: squid | September 26, 2006 at 09:16 AM
Oh Jo. I am thinking of you
Rose
Posted by: maryrose | September 26, 2006 at 11:42 AM
Oh, my dear. My thoughts are with you.
Posted by: Liz | September 26, 2006 at 02:21 PM
I'm sending you all my quiet and peaceful and loving thoughts. And hope. Always hope.
Posted by: nakedjen | September 26, 2006 at 05:07 PM
Perfectly titled, a gorgeous photo, and I am so very sorry for the loss of your mother.
Posted by: Margaret | September 26, 2006 at 08:34 PM
I am so sorry for your loss.
I lost my mother to cancer, also, two months ago. Please know you are not alone.
Posted by: Busy Mom | September 26, 2006 at 09:37 PM
Thank you for sharing this beautiful photo of your mother. I'm sorry about her passing, Jo.
Posted by: Mary Tsao | September 26, 2006 at 11:29 PM
Love to you, Jo. I'm sad for your loss.
Posted by: Jenny | September 27, 2006 at 06:08 AM
Everyone, please know how much your comments mean to me. Busy Mom, I'm sorry for your loss, too, I know how much it hurts.
Thank you. It's important to me, all this company on the road.
Posted by: Jo | September 27, 2006 at 07:00 AM
peace and love to you.
Posted by: sweetney | September 27, 2006 at 09:43 AM
Jo, please accept my deepest sympathies.
Posted by: Carol Elaine | September 27, 2006 at 03:44 PM
Thank you, thank you all, so much.
Posted by: Jo | September 27, 2006 at 04:08 PM
Much love to you,Jo. I am so sorry. I love my Mom the beginning of the year. You are not alone if you need a friend to talk to who gets it. Sending you peace, love and friendship.
Posted by: Jenn | September 27, 2006 at 04:23 PM
Much love heading up to Deadwood City and off to Colorado for the rest of your family. May Doris's memory live forever unwithered!
Posted by: cynthia | September 27, 2006 at 05:28 PM
I'm so very sorry for your loss.
Posted by: Roxanne | September 28, 2006 at 09:47 PM
Godspeed, and sweet kindnesses for all of you.
Posted by: kelly | September 29, 2006 at 03:19 AM
Wonderful photo. Peace, love, and sympathy.
Posted by: Kari | September 29, 2006 at 08:50 AM
Think of this, Jo - by writing about her all these months, in anticipation of her passing, you have ensured that she *will* live on, not just in your own memory, but in the thoughts of those who care about you, but never had the chance to meet her.
Know that I am thinking of you, you wonderful heart on legs, you.
Posted by: Koan Bremner | September 29, 2006 at 10:13 PM