by ♥kyra D.
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August 7, 2006

*Mom*

August 01, 2007 09:18 PM EDT (Updated: August 02, 2007 08:40 PM EDT)
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Last Mother's Day, my sister, brother and I, bought and planted a yellow rose bush in my garden for Mom. She watched as we planted it, knowing that this would likely be her last Mother's Day. The plan was/is to plant another yellow rose bush for the next 3 years on Mother's Day. When we're done we'll have 4 rose bushes.... one symbolizing our Mom and the other 3 her kids.

A couple of weeks ago when doing some maintenance on my very special rose bush, I broke a limb off. :o( It had a little bud on it. The bud was completely closed and I didn't think it would still bloom. Yet, I couldn't throw it away. I brought it inside, put it in a vase close to a little memorial I have set up for Mom in my kitchen window sill. After a couple of weeks, no change to the bud...still tightly closed, but it was staying very green. I started thinking "maybe it will root and I can start another plant from it". No roots, no bloom, just a green limb in a vase. Yet, I couldn't throw it away.

Last weekend I had my friends over for our annual "ladies weekend". I talked my Mom into coming last year. She had so much fun with my friends that she talked about it for months afterwards. Mom wasn't here this year, and she passed so close to this gathering that my friends were a bit worried that it might be too much for me to play hostess. I told them I didn't want to cancel.... that it would be good for me. I needed my girlfriends and some lighthearted fun. It WAS good for me. It was AWESOME for my spirit.... especially on the last day of the gathering when....... Mom (the limb from her rose bush) blossomed for us. :o) fileId:3096224744298618;size:inter;
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Comments: 42

Bridget ♥ Aug 1, 2007, 9:20pm EDT
Such a hearfelt and beautiful story. It's amazing what life can bring to us. That rose blossomed because of your mom - she's watching you!
Kathy W. Aug 1, 2007, 9:25pm EDT
Kyra, a good--sweet read.

I have a friend who hung her mom's wind chimes at her front and rear windows after mom passed. Now, every time she cusses...the wind comes up! It makes us both smile every time.

To mom's everywhere. Love is eternal.
Terry S. Aug 1, 2007, 9:25pm EDT
How Sweet!
Deanna P. Aug 1, 2007, 9:36pm EDT
wow! how special that must of been. I wish I have a ladies weekend. That sound fun.
~~ Sarina ~~ Aug 1, 2007, 9:41pm EDT
This story touched my heart Kyra. Huggers to you.
Sandra L. Aug 1, 2007, 10:04pm EDT
What a beautiful story. I'm glad that I got to read it.
Elsie Duggan Aug 1, 2007, 10:08pm EDT
Kyra, I do believe your mother was at that gathering with you and you friends that day, And I love how you couldn't throw that twig of the rose bush away, and your Mom knew it too and on the very day you needed her, she sent you a message through this bloom. I strongly believe in signs like this, I have had them myself, I think this is a wonderful tribute to your mother, this yellow rose.
Jennifer G. Aug 1, 2007, 10:44pm EDT
I was one of the lucky women who got to spend last year's gathering with Kyra's mother. She was so wonderful, and clearly so proud of her children.

Kyra, someday, I want a clipping from that rose - I'll plant it my yard.
Ron B. Aug 1, 2007, 11:39pm EDT
Kyra, this is a very moving story.
Anne Marie A. Aug 2, 2007, 12:35am EDT
very touching story
Jennifer F. Aug 2, 2007, 12:43am EDT
What a lovely story. I think it is so neat that you will always have this reminder of your mom. We plant trees in memory of our family members when they pass on. It makes me think of that person each time I notice the tree growing.
Lacey K. Aug 2, 2007, 1:05am EDT
Your mom was so sweet last year, Kyra. I feel honored that I got a chance to meet her. I'm glad she decided to bloom for us this year. :) She was and is a precious soul.
Wilma M. Aug 2, 2007, 1:39am EDT
What a wonderful story. It gave me chills reading about the little bud eventually bloomed just at the right moment! Your mom is close by you all the time.
Minakshi w. Aug 2, 2007, 5:14am EDT
Touching story, Kyra. I like the idea that you continue to honor her memory with a positive outlook and a rose bush.
~*Jackie Ferrari*~ Aug 2, 2007, 8:24am EDT
Moms sure know what they are doing, huh?
So glad you kept it, Kyra.
Lovely story.
J
(((hugs)))
Elaine M. Aug 2, 2007, 8:50am EDT
Thank you for sharing your heart and your mom with us. We who have lost parents know that they are always with us, and that is a great comfort.
Shruthi P. Aug 2, 2007, 9:06am EDT
Kyra...
This is such a sweet story...
Hugs
Shruthi
Nana to Seven Cutiepies Aug 2, 2007, 10:06am EDT
Krya, this is such a heartwarming story.
David Salyer Aug 2, 2007, 10:11am EDT
Wonderful. Your mother will always be with you in your heart!
♥kyra D. Aug 2, 2007, 10:42am EDT
Thank you everyone. *group hug*
♥kyra D. Aug 2, 2007, 10:43am EDT
Jennifer~The next time you're here... I'd love to give you a clipping. That would be very special.
Layla Morgan Wilde Aug 2, 2007, 5:32pm EDT
10! (((hugs)))
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Jimmy _ Aug 3, 2007, 2:47am EDT
This is beautiful!
I know how you feel. Kyra.
I have plants that my dad planted and some that my son helped me plant and they are my most important possessions and always will be.

I even have my grandmother's Hollyhocks that she got from her mom, still growing and my children and grandchildren will keep them and their heritage alive through them.

I wish you peace.
♥kyra D. Aug 3, 2007, 11:49am EDT
I love that Jimmy. I hope to do the same with these rose bushes. Thanks for your sincere wish for peace. (((hugs)))

Daniela~Thank you for sharing your story with me. I hope my mom will continue to find ways to communicate with me the way your dad does with you. Aside from this rose blooming... Mom has "shown herself" another time as well. I'll write about it someday soon. Thanks so much for reading, sharing your words and your sweet personality with me.

To everyone who has replies~I have to say.... I almost deleted this article after posting it. Why? Well, I guess because it feels so 'personal' and is so tender to my heart. I'm SO GLAD I didn't delete it. I see now that this is something that SHOULD be shared. Thank you so much for all your sincere, hearfelt words. I appreciate every single word and I'm deeply touched.
Trudy P. Aug 3, 2007, 12:42pm EDT
Oh Kyra... I have chills!
Laura H. Aug 4, 2007, 5:00pm EDT
What a sweet story - to remind you she's still looking after you.
Cheri D. Aug 5, 2007, 2:46pm EDT
Beautiful tribute to your Mother, Kyra. It made me smile, and left a tear in my eye. I always know my Mother is near when I smell lilacs. They DO appear to us when we need them...
Ruth F. Aug 5, 2007, 6:24pm EDT
Very lovely story, Kyra!
Judy G. Aug 5, 2007, 8:41pm EDT
Kyra...we planted pink roses after my Mom passed this year. They seem to bloom just when I need a lift. What a treasured memory you have in this delicate blossom. Keep telling this story - especially to your children. God is so amazing how he speaks to us and gives us comfort in something a simple as a rose bud or a soft breeze thru wind chimes. Yes, indeed, your Mom is smiling in heaven when your rose blooms.

Blessings, dear Kyra.
jane K. Aug 6, 2007, 7:05pm EDT
amazing and beautiful
brenda c. Aug 19, 2007, 7:34pm EDT
I always tell my children " Mom will always be there when no one else is, so I believe her spirit was there that day. God bless you.
MaryAnn P. Aug 20, 2007, 4:19am EDT
A tender love story, very touching ...thanks for sharing.
guy arneson Aug 20, 2007, 7:45pm EDT
Beautiful! A big heart felt 10
♥kyra D. Aug 20, 2007, 8:45pm EDT
Thank you everyone. All your very sweet replies have touched my heart in a profound way. *group hug*
Darlene M. Sep 1, 2007, 7:42am EDT
Kyra......I love this story! AND, I love roses. My mom bought me a climbing rose bush when I bought my new home back in February.....it is almost as tall as the house now
:-)....I know it will be here much longer than she will...I will always think of her when I see it. I have 6 children and I love the idea of planting one for each of them as well. God bless you.....
Love
Dar
♥kyra D. Sep 9, 2007, 8:13pm EDT
Thank you Darlene. I hope your rose bush brings you much joy.
Your story touched me deeply. Wonderfully written with love flowing through out.
How wonderful that the rose did bloom.
I equate a Yellow rose bush with my MIL who is suffering with Alzheimers, she gave us a cutting from her rose bush many years ago that she had rooted for us. Her yellow rose bush is the sweetest smelling rose my nose has ever had the pleasure of inhaling.
♥kyra D. Jan 8, 2008, 10:45pm EST
Thank you Katherine....both for your compliment and for sharing your story with me.

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