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Tag Archives: Mother’s Day
Funeral Potatoes: Origins and Recipe
My mom's family recipe for the savory side dish
With Mother’s Day around the corner, naturally I’m thinking a lot about my mom and her great Midwestern cooking. It makes me miss being home! Hardy potato dishes are very Midwestern and my mom served our Wisconsin family one we called “hash brown casserole.” … Continue reading
“Mama Liked the Roses” by Elvis Presley
A loving song mourning the loss of a beloved mother and appreciating all that she did in life for her son
When it comes to memorial music, it seems that The King is still one of the best around at crooning out heart-wrenching ballads that reach out and grab the soul. In his 1969 song, “Mama Liked the Roses,” Elvis’ gospel … Continue reading
Posted in Expressive Music
Tagged Christmas song, Elvis Presley, Loss of a Mother, Loss of a Parent, Memorial Song, Mother's Day
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One True Thing by Carl Franklin
Just in time for Mother's Day 2014: A daughter helps her mother fight cancer in the Carl Franklin film
As Mother’s Day 2014 approaches, we’re consider what we love and respect about the woman who has consistently given us so much. Yet, for some, Mother’s Day doesn’t present an opportunity for easy admiration and rosy memories; for some, Mother’s … Continue reading
“A Mother’s Lament” by Robert Burns
Robert Burns's poem conveys a mother's perspective on the loss of her son
Yesterday was Mother’s Day, and whether you were fortunate enough to get to spend time with yours or were perhaps laying flowers on her grave, I hope you took the time to appreciate her somehow. While SevenPonds paid tribute to … Continue reading
Posted in The Next Chapter
Tagged A Mother's Lament, Death, Loss, Mother's Day, Robert Burns
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In Honor of All of Our Mothers
On this special Mother's Day
Read about the real Seven Ponds. Read our founder’s story about her mom and grandmother. Visit our gift suggestions for a mom who is healing from a loss.
Memorial Poems for Mother’s Day
Words to celebrate Mom even after she's gone
Your Mother is Always With You – Deborah R Culver Your mother is always with you… She’s the whisper of the leaves as you walk down the street. She’s the smell of bleach in your freshly laundered socks. She’s … Continue reading
