Finally at rest.
10 years ago at age 101, our mother closed her eyes on 27 June 2013 for the last time.
Two of her seven living children were by her side. Days later we all gathered for her final farewell.
From Ngallo to Hamley Bridge, Alma to Bumbunga, “Pine Creek” Linwood, Tarlee and Riverton, her years were lived on farms and in small rural towns in South Australia.
Toasty warm fires yielded fluffy sponges, fruity cakes and sometimes sticky toffee treats for fetes.
Bubbling pans of fruit produced tasty jams and preserves.
Steaming coppers and weighty irons produced wrinkle free clothes.
Busy hands patched hole ridden clothes and sheets. Sock darning filled any spare moments.
Late night dressmaking clothed her daughters. Men’s work clothes were mended, patched and repatched, shirt collars turned.
Such were the everyday tasks of our busy mother. Later years brought modern appliances, conveniences and leisure time to fill with hobbies and enjoy the grandchildren.
Throughout the years, those both lean and plentiful, my parents were sustained by their faith.
Mum, we miss you and are grateful for all you did for us.
This post first appeared on earlieryears.blogspot.com by CRGalvin
