“A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts.”
~Washington Irving
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Morning Bray Farm 
January 8, 2013 at 4:05 am
Love this! This was so true of my mom and I miss her still so often. Thanks for posting.
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January 8, 2013 at 4:06 am
p.s. Love how she’s picking up their toys! LOL
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January 8, 2013 at 6:32 am
I’m not trying to be a suck-up or anything, but your mom looks too young to be your mom. She must have been a very young mother. 🙂 So glad you love her so much, and she you. Some are not so lucky.
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January 8, 2013 at 6:52 am
Beautiful post. Pics are so cute with the donkeys.
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January 8, 2013 at 7:16 am
It looks like your mom is a big hit with the herd! I agree…moms are the best! My mom passed last year and I know I will always miss her. Enjoy your visit!
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January 8, 2013 at 8:20 am
LOVE THIS POST!
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January 8, 2013 at 8:54 am
Justina, the pictures of your sweet Mom(my best friend and my sister) are beautiful. Glad. She was with you for three weeks. Wonderful. Justina, Patti and I went to Washington State for our granddaughter’s birthday. Tilda, granddaughter turned 12 on 12-12-12. We had a wonderful time for two weeks. Nice to see big kids and little kids. And friends. This evening we will call your sweet Mom for chatting. We love you. Take care………….showers of rosé petals over your little ranch. 🙂
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January 8, 2013 at 9:41 am
Those pictures are precious & brought many beautiful memories of my Mom to mind! Thanks =) ❤
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January 8, 2013 at 12:51 pm
Lovely post and beautiful photos! Your Mom looks great!
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January 8, 2013 at 3:09 pm
Your Mom looks so very happy there with her grand donkeys. It was a joy and priviledge to meet her on our last visit. Tell her the Cuckoos send their best regards.
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January 8, 2013 at 4:10 pm
Apparently your herd agrees with Washington Irving.
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January 8, 2013 at 6:56 pm
Justina, you are such a dear daughter of mine and I love you very much. Thank you for this lovey blog! I love one remark made by your friend, CeeCee and please thank her for the nice remark! Good night, Dear Justina!
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January 10, 2013 at 9:21 am
Your mother looks fabulous! What a sweet post. I feel the need to share this quote with my mother.. love it ♥
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