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On Mother’s Day

Posted on May 10, 2020 by Climbing Downhill

On Mother’s Day, I think about my mother. It’s a time to appreciate the love my mother has given me in words, expressions and sacrifices. I think about all of the good times we shared. My physical condition limits my … Continue reading →

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Moments in Time – Eleanor

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Climbing Downhill

I’ve written about her here before. I respected and adored her and felt accepted and loved by my grandmother-in-law.  She lived to the age of 93, long enough to see her children have children, and to know and love some … Continue reading →

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Moments in Time – Dogs

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Climbing Downhill

As has happened often, I saw a picture on my computer and it reminded me of a similar picture from another time. I put these photos together to compare back then and more recently. It was fun to put the … Continue reading →

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Moments in Time – Birth Days

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Climbing Downhill

With my mobility limited due to MS, I spend a great deal of time on the computer.  Having scanned large amount of pictures, I often browse through them as I recall memories.  As events happen, I think back to the … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day 2015

Posted on May 10, 2015 by Climbing Downhill

You gave me life. And you have loved me minute after minute, hour after hour, day after day, month after month, year after year, from birth until now.  20,283 days, 18 hours, and 30 minutes is a long time!  You … Continue reading →

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She Changed Her Name

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Climbing Downhill

It’s not unusual to save the best for last.  Sometimes the best needs to be worked up to.  Sometimes it’s the hardest to describe.  Both are the case for this post about my mother.  I may still write about some … Continue reading →

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The Mother of All Days

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Climbing Downhill

This Mother’s Day, I find myself thinking more about my own mother than about being a mother.  My kids are grown now, and gone are those days of slobbery kisses and cards made in school and funny gifts from the … Continue reading →

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