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marcoujor: Easter Inspirations

4/16/2017

Let the resurrection joy lift us from loneliness and weakness and despair to strength and beauty and happiness. Floyd W. Tomkins

For me Easter is to the Spring season as Thanksgiving is to the Fall. Both of these days conjure feelings of gratitude and an opportunity for renewal. Both of these days remind me of my parents and other family and friends who are forever in my heart, as well as those I’m blessed to still have in my life.

My brief Easter musings will be accompanied by some sentimental photographs and a couple songs that seem especially fitting.

Cat Stevens: Morning Has Broken

Easter with Miss Sammie & mar

This picture of Mom and me was taken on Easter Sunday about fifty years ago.

When I close my eyes, I am transported to a childhood of simplicity, happiness and unconditional love.

Aunt Baby & Alvin

Alvin was 8years-old and his sister, Aunt Baby, was three in this shot. (Above)

It captures the wonder and partnership of these lovable Labradors.

I’m reminded that we all have the capability of co-existing with peace and harmony.

Andy Jordan

Zoey Jordan

I feel Alvin and Aunt Baby’s heavenly approval that our current Labrador siblings, Andy and Zoey, will be enjoying their first Easter together with the same energy, joy and curiosity they share each and every day.

Aunt Baby is thoroughly immersed in these daffodils--a vision of renewal and innocence.

These full and effusive peonies come from a plant that a dear friend gave us in memory of Geoff’s sister.

What a glorious reminder of Dawn, who celebrated her birthday in April as well.

Pentatonix: Hallelujah

Thanks to each of you for faithfully reading my musings all the year through. Hoping today is filled with peace, joy and happiness and spent with those who are meaningful to you.

Happy, blessed Easter to you,

mar

24 Comments

Karen

4/16/2017 08:43:21 am

Beautiful tribute to your family, Maria!!

Have a wonderful Easter!

Enjoy this beautiful day!

Maria link

4/17/2017 06:59:24 am

Thanks, dear Karen and hoping you / yours had a lovely day also.

Peg link

4/16/2017 09:22:33 am

Love these delightful photos of your family members and of course, the music selections are some of my favorites. The picture of you with your Mom is so reminiscent of my childhood with the Easter hat and the little purse. Cute! Hope you and yours have a blessed and Happy Easter.

Maria link

4/17/2017 07:03:46 am

I sure don't know where those years went, dear Peg - I can easily picture you in a similar pose.

We had a great weekend and hope you all did as well. Love, Maria

Genna East

4/16/2017 09:31:40 am

Lovely, inspirational thoughts on this beautiful and sunny Easter Sunday, Maria. Cat's Morning is one of my favorites, and a perfect choice. Like you, music is part of me. I loved the photo of your Mum, and the reference to unconditional love...as it should be with us all. Alvin, Aunt Baby, Andy and Zoey, and the pink blooms in memory touch the heart and speak of love and hope. Happy Easter, dear Maria. :-)

Maria link

4/17/2017 07:05:24 am

Thanks for your visit and beautiful remarks, dear Genna.

I'm happy you enjoyed the song choice and hoping you and family had a peaceful Easter weekend. Hugs, Maria

Vicki link

4/16/2017 10:26:05 am

Dear Mareer,

It was lovely to read your meaningful and sincere love story on this Easter Sunday.
Love your music too!
Wishing you an especially peaceful and loving day.
From us to you,
Hugs and love,
Vickster

Maria link

4/17/2017 07:07:12 am

I appreciate you and your kind comments, dear Vickster.

Hoping you and Dearly Beloved had a lovely day as well.

Hugs and love to you as well, mareer

Mike

4/16/2017 11:30:02 am

Hi mar - Happy Easter. Thank you for sharing, such a flood of memories, all surrounded by love. This was pleasant to read this morning.

Maria link

4/17/2017 07:13:43 am

Happy this brightened your morning, dear Mike.

Hoping you and yours had an eggspecially nice Easter.

Sannel link

4/16/2017 01:21:09 pm

Dear Maria,

Thank you for a beautiful read this snowy Easter sunday. Yes, it is actually snowing here today, and believe me, the only one who is happy about it is Freddie, who has been happily chasing, no, not Easter bunnies, but snowflakes around the cottage. :)

I loved seeing the picture with Miss Sammie and you wearing your adorable green dress with white gloves and purse. Very royal like and Spring Looking, indeed.

I bet Andy and Zoey are enjoying themselves this special day with their Mom and Dad. I'm certain there will be some scrumptious treats, as well. :)

Wishing you and your family a peaceful and blessed Easter.

Loving hugs,

Sannel and Freddie

Maria link

4/17/2017 07:17:33 am

What a sweet visual of Freddie playing in the snowflakes on Easter day, dear Sannel... A & Z are rather fond of snow as well (although this winter was on the light side).

Thanks for this smiley message and your Easter wishes..

Sending you and Freddie love, hugs and sloppy kisses from me, Andy and Zoey

paula link

4/16/2017 01:55:06 pm

Simply beautiful story in honor of your precious family on this Easter Sunday, dear Maria. May you all be blessed and embraced by the love for one another, both passed & still here with you.
I always find comfort in all that you share with your readers. As I'm sure you know, Ukrainians place "Easter" as THE Holy day of the year. The family celebrations, meals & traditions are treated most seriously and last through the week-end. Each year, since losing my Dad as well as that entire side of my life....I refresh my memories with thought, pictures & music...the songs my Dad and His 3 brothers sang in 4-part acapella harmony.....Acapela sets my heart on fire. Pentatonix and Home Free are my 2 favorite groups of all....So, I send you a big hug and huge THANK YOU for the video which is like a GIFT to me! Love ya, Paula

Maria link

4/17/2017 07:24:57 am

Dear Paula,

It warms my heart that you find comfort in my musings - thanks for that feedback and also for sharing your precious family memories here as well.

I'm falling in love with the sounds of Pentatonix and need to listen up a bit more on Home Free...

Wishing you plenty of smiles in this week. Love you, Maria

Martie link

4/16/2017 04:18:45 pm

Dear Mar

Your memories are so precious and worthy to treasure. Indeed, we all have the capability of co-existing with peace and harmony. To develope and sustain that capability is a daily challenge.

I will never get enough of Pentatonix !!

May you and your beloveds have a peaceful and harmonious Easter.

Lots of love!
Martie

Maria link

4/17/2017 07:29:44 am

Dear Martie,

I agree with you. If our furry friends can live in peace, why not us?

I am grateful to YOU for my first exposure to Pentatonix - it was an instant love connection for me.

Hoping you / beloveds had a wonderful weekend. Love, mar

Ruby link

4/16/2017 07:36:57 pm

Mar, thank you for sharing memories with us this Easter day. We have much to be thankful for. Shared. Blessings my friend. Hugs

Maria link

4/17/2017 07:19:48 am

Love you and your big heart, dear Ruby. Thanks for stopping by and sharing too.

Wishing you a peaceful and happy week to come. Love, mar

William Holland link

4/17/2017 09:46:49 am

How do I know God exists? He gave me friends like you.

Happy Easter dear lady!

love,
bill

Maria link

4/19/2017 07:13:49 pm

Right back atcha, dear Bill.

Hoping you and Bev also had a lovely Easter. Love, Maria

Shannon

4/18/2017 12:06:54 am

So.....first of all, just because it's amusing to me. . .my phone pulled up an option for auto fill where my name goes. . ."I don't recall". . .and I wonder why and how it thinks that autofill response is an appropriate choice.

But. . .anyway. . .I always enjoy a trip to your writings. You, my friend, are an inspiration in your own right. I certainly hope you had a wonderful Easter.

Maria link

4/19/2017 07:15:55 pm

These gadgets are funny - almost with a mind of their own, Shannon.

Thanks for your visit and kind words. Our Easter was peaceful and hope yours was as well.

Shauna

5/22/2017 04:21:19 pm

Mar, I greatly enjoyed your nostalgic photos - and the music, of course.

I hope you had a nice Easter, my sweet friend.

Maria link

5/24/2017 06:07:52 am

Glad you enjoyed, dear Sha.

Our Easter was lovely and hope yours was as well. Love, mar

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