May 7, 2011

Quoted: For Mama


The sweetest sounds to mortals given are in Mother, Home, and Heaven.
-William Goldsmith Brown

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A mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie.
- Tenneva Jordan

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Mother- that was the bank where we deposited all our hurts and worries.
- T. DeWitt Talmage

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I remember my mother's prayers and they have always followed me. The have clung to me all my life.
- Abraham Lincoln

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A man loves his sweetheart the most, his wife the best, but his mother the longest.
- Irish Proverb

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God could not be everywhere, therefore, he made mothers.
- Jewish Proverb

(Images via 1, 2, 3)

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Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful, beautiful, one-of-a-kind mamas out there!


(My photo, edited with picnik)

And a very special heart-felt wish to my mama, the woman who has taught me everything I know about being a lady, being successful, loving unconditionally, never taking yourself too seriously, and living everyday with a smile and purpose.

I love you so much, mama!

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15 comments

  1. I'maNolaGirlMay 7, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Julie, this is such a beautiful post!!! I hope you have a fabulous weekend. Cheers to you mom!

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  2. sugarhoneybabyMay 7, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Amaying photos!
    Beautiful post!:)

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  3. ericaMay 7, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    What a beautiful post! I hope you have a fabulous weekend doll!

    xo

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  4. SplenderosaMay 7, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Julie, this is beautiful and so heartfelt. xx's

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  5. CarrieMay 7, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    aww. this is soooo sweet! i enjoyed reading this A LOT!

    :)
    Carrie
    http://readmylifeascarrie.blogspot.com/

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  6. ErinMay 7, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    this was a really touching post and makes me miss my mom. blessings to you and your mother!

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  7. NaliMay 7, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Hi Julie!

    Long time reader, first time commenter. I just wanted to wish you and your mother a wonderful, wonderful Mother's day.

    xoxo, Nali

    http://nalimon.tumblr.com

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  8. MariaMay 7, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    lovely images! Happy Mother's Day!

    http://design-elements-blog.com/

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  9. Cindy SwansonMay 7, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Your mother is beautiful and so are you! Thanks for sharing these lovely pictures and quotes.

    Cindy at Notes in the Key of Life

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  10. Mama PeaMay 7, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    Beautiful post :) I like all the quotes.

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  11. BrittanyMay 8, 2011 at 1:33 AM

    Great post! I loved the quotes!

    I just found your blog today and now I am your newest follower! I would love for you to check out my blog and follow back! :)

    bmaryandblessed.blogspot.com

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  12. Caitlin C.May 8, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Gorgeous post.. Happy mother's day!! :)

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  13. AnonymousMay 9, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Love the quotes... especially the one about the pie, too cute. Hope your Mom had a wonderful Mother's Day! xo

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  14. UnknownMay 9, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    What a gorgeous Mama you have! I'm so glad you shared her with me. Cheers!
    Miss Charlotte

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  15. camilleMay 12, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    You and your mama look positively beautiful together! Hope you had a lovely mother's day, doll :)

    Camille

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