Queen Esther. Our prayers, thoughts and love to you both and your families. Remember they are God's angels and are watching over you always.

I am sew very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother Shirlene & your grandmother Teri. These women leave a void in our lives when they pass but the love & the memories that we have will help to fill that void. I believe that ANGELS truly are amoung us, & help us when we need them most sew I am sending you both an angel to wrap you in the love & prayers that come your way via all of us Cuties.

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by shirlener88 12 Feb 2011

Loralye, thank you - we appreciate your angel and your prayers. We both feel that our loved one is in a better place and I know for me - I feel my Mother on a regular basis. *4U

Thank you both for sharing your memories and photos of your Mom's. This day of remembering is probably very heavy in your hearts. I miss both of my parents and think of them every day.

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by shirlener88 12 Feb 2011

Anita, my memories are happy and that is how I plan on keeping them - I miss both my partents, too - but when I think of them it is with a smile on my face. *4U

Thanks for sharing. It is very hard to loose a mother. My mother died in 2005. Bless all those who have lost that special mom.
Cindy B.

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by shirlener88 12 Feb 2011

Cindy, thank you dear - it is never easy to lose a parent - that is for sure - I know my Mother passed to keep Rick with me - so I think only of her with love and respect. And yes, bless those that have lost their special loved ones. *4U

Thanks Jerri! You're very sweet to remember our loved ones! Even though QE was my GM, she raised me and was more of my Mother/best friend. I miss her dearly

You asked in one of your responses how she got her name Queen Esther... my GM was a Sephardic Jew by birth and was named after Queen Esther of the bible. She also was quite the classy gal in her time and actually looked like she stepped out of Vogue magazine most days. My Grandfather treated her like she truly was the Queen Esther of his life

I miss you Mammina! xoxo

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by shirlener88 11 Feb 2011

Teri, what lovely pictures of QE - she was a very regal and classy lady - she raised you well and I know how much you do miss her - thank you for sharing your story of her birth name and also how much you love her.

by jerrib 11 Feb 2011

Dear Teri:
Thank you for letting us know how your GM got her name. She was a beautiful looking lady and I am sure your GF knew he loved a true Queen. I too lived with my Grandparents until I was 12, when my Dad took me from them. I only wish then I knew what I know now and I would never and left the two people who loved me unconditionally.

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers for both Shirlene and Teri. I know others have lost loved ones, but I have become close to Shirlene this last year. I live in British Columbia Canada, but I feel I have a close friend in Shirlene, even tho we have never met. That is why this site is so wonderful.
I am sure all our thoughts and prayers are with all cuties who have lost loved ones this past year.
May God put his loving arms around all of you and give you a warm hug.

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by shirlener88 11 Feb 2011

Jerri, you are a dear friend and I know - if we did live close - we could be having fun stitching up a bunch of projects together, too. Thanks for all that you have done and been for me in the last bit - I do appreicate it so very much. and I do feel the warmth from the LOVE of God and each Cute family member.

by jerrib 11 Feb 2011

You are so welcome Shirlene, you know that I would do so much more if I was able. I am still buying Lottery Tickets, in hopes of making few peoples lives much happier and healthier. Don't know if its a sign but my right palm has been real itchy this week. Isn't that a sign of Money? I sure hope so, I so need to retire.

by shirlener88 12 Feb 2011

Oh yes, that is a sign - your plans are wonderful and I do hope for you - they turn out.

I did not have the privilege of knowing Miss Loretta, but I have had the pleasure of getting to know (online) her wonderful daughter Shirlene. I think she must have been an amazing women to have such a beautiful daughter. So Shirlene and Terri my thoughts and prayers are with you today.
Alice.

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by shirlener88 11 Feb 2011

Alice, thank you very much - and you are so sweet to think so, too *4U

My thoughts are with both of you. God Bless you

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by shirlener88 11 Feb 2011

Dee, thank you so much dear *4U

Thanks jerrib for posting to remind us about Shirlene's mother and Teri's grandmother. Shirlene thanks for posting all the beautiful pictures of your mother. The past year has been a difficult one for you, the coming year must be better

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by shirlener88 11 Feb 2011

Caroline, thank you for looking and be so caring and thoughtful to us, as well. *4U

Shirlene & Teri - I think you both know I think of you often, and hope today was a day of fond and good memories, despite it as a year ago we all felt your loss. Special hugs to you.

And thank you Jerri - for putting this here for all of us to reflect.

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by shirlener88 11 Feb 2011

Thank you my dear friend - we have had many great email conversations and a few phone calls and I am grateful for your friendship dear. I think of my Mother with much fondness and know she brought the two of together. *4U

My all the prayer go out to the both of you. Wish I could do and say more. DeVon

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by shirlener88 11 Feb 2011

DeVon, you said plenty and we are very grateful for the prayers. *4U

Shirlene and Teri. It's been a hard year for both of you and some other cuties here. But every night when you look at the sky and you see twinkling stars, you will be remembered to the ones we love ( I lost both my parents 30 years ago). These stars are the windows of heaven, the place where our dear loved ones are now. Hugs and love for you!

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by shirlener88 11 Feb 2011

Thanks you Gerry - what a great way to look at things and remember. *4U

Shirlene and Teri, you and your families are in my thoughts, a year has flown by, it seems like yesterday that both of you posted your losses here. I often think of miss Loretta and Queen Esther. Love and hugs Carla

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by shirlener88 11 Feb 2011

Carla, thank you - we appreciate it. *4U

Shirlene, A mothers treasure is her daughter - Catherine Pulsifer....love and hugs Sally

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by shirlener88 11 Feb 2011

Thank you so much Sally - that is lovely.

Moms are special people in our hearts. I know this has to be a hard time emotionally for both Shrilene and Teri. My heart goes out to both of you.

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by shirlener88 11 Feb 2011

I sure appreciate it Karen - thanks.

Thinking of you Shirlene and Terri. Hugs Sarah.

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by shirlener88 11 Feb 2011

Thanks you Sarah.

Dear Shirlene and Teri, my thoughts and prayers for you and families. Love and blessings, Yoriko

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by shirlener88 11 Feb 2011

Thank you Yoriko. We appreciate it. *4U

Shirlene and Teri my thoughts go out to you and will be thinking of you both on the 13th, Cyber hugs to both :)

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by shirlener88 11 Feb 2011

Pauline thank you so very much!

Shirlene, your mom looked to be a sweet soul. Her memories will live on in your lives. Hugs, Terre

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by shirlener88 11 Feb 2011

Terre, thank you - she most certainly is one now - that is for sure.

Shirlene and Terri, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Hugs and Love Yvonne

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by shirlener88 11 Feb 2011

Yvonne, thank you so very much - *4U

Jerri, thank you for reminding us. It sure doesn't seem like a year has passed. Teri & Shirlene you have my deepest respect and continued prayers, as this year has been a tough one for both of you to be without Miss Loretta and Queen Esther.

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by shirlener88 11 Feb 2011

thank you so much 1sewnsew, you are sweet.

Jerri, you are a dear friend - thank you for remembering Teri and myself. My loss of my Mother was very difficult and I did speak to Teri that very night - she was great support for me and then when she lost her dear sweet grandmother Queen Esther - that was such a shock. We keep in touch and she may be on and see this tomorrow or the next day. I have had warm thoughts of the whole CUTE family on my mind the last day or so and I know that is coming from my dear sweet Mother - I looked through the postings just last night and was filled with love and Grace for the way that you all respected her and treated her. THANK YOU all for your love, support, kindness and sweet friendship through this last year. Rick and I so appreciate at you each. Unconditional Love, Shirlene

1. Miss Loretta (my Mother) and me on a cold and emotional Feb 2009.
2. Loretta at 19
3. Loretta just before she went into the nursing home Jan 2009
4. Loretta after a getting off of Hospice - May 2009
5. On a windy day June 2009 - talking of a new fella chasing her around
6. Loretta when she was in her 50's.
7. Loretta with 4 of her five children in the 80's
8. Rick & I when my Mother came to visit us in NC 2001.

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by jerrib 10 Feb 2011

Thank you Shirlene for posting these pictures, she looks like such a beautiful soul.
Teri I am sorry, I thought Queen Esther was your Mother and not your Grandmother. I didn't know you and Shirlene that well back then.
Have to ask how did she get the name "Queen" Esther.
Warm hugs to you both over this next few days.
I lost my Mom almost 13 years ago. We weren't close, but I think of her all the time. Maybe we will be closer when we meet again.

by shirlener88 11 Feb 2011

Oh you will be Jerri - you will be.

by airyfairy 11 Feb 2011

Thank you Shirlene for posting these pictures of your mother. She was a very beautiful woman. I now know who Miss Loretta is - no wonder you are such a strong woman.

by shirlener88 11 Feb 2011

Sarah, thank you dear one - that is so sweet of you to say so.

by beatie58 11 Feb 2011

Shirlene, such beautiful photos, thanks for sharing with us the most treasured moments of your life with your mum...I miss my mum as well but she showed me the way to become an independant person for that I will be ever grateful...Love Sally

by lflanders 11 Feb 2011

Shirlene, Your Mom was a beautiful person here on earth and I am sure she looks even more beautiful as an angel! What is more important is that she had a heart of gold. She may be gone from our sight but she will live on in our thoughts and in YOUR heart. Thanks for sharing these pictures with all of us. Try not to be sad but rejoice, although she has left us in person, for she no longer has pain and worries but lives in a wonderful place that we all hope to go to when our time comes. many blessings, Linda

by shirlener88 11 Feb 2011

Sally & Linda - I so appreciate you. *4U

by dlonnahawkins 11 Feb 2011

Shirlene - thanks for sharing those pictures, they are great.

by shirlener88 11 Feb 2011

It is good to look back and see the great days we had - I am glad I could share them with you, too. *4U

My thoughts are with you both.

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by shirlener88 10 Feb 2011

thanks Kay! *4U

yes my friends we are thinking but more important praying for you & yours carolyn

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by shirlener88 10 Feb 2011

Carolyn, thanks! We so appreciate it.

To dear Shirlene and Teri my heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you both. Love and blessings Chris

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by shirlener88 10 Feb 2011

Chris, thank you so very much - you have been very dear to me - this whole year and I do know you understand - with the loss of your dear Dad as well, such a short while ago. *4U

My thoughts are with them.I lost my mom 5yrs ago and still miss her every single day.*4u - Marie

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by shirlener88 10 Feb 2011

Marie, thank you very much. We both appreciate your thoughts. *4U