Remembering my Mum

How my dad met my mum, it’s a beautiful story

[@Melodyflea]

I am watching this in 2024 and think it is an absolutely wonderful love story that was meant to be.....thank you, Kate, for sharing......♥

[@laurierapuzzi8493]

I’m also watching in 2024, Memorial weekend 26 May. Lovely story. Poignant, heartfelt.

[@deborahnolan9360]

It is 2024 and I am watching this for the first time. How precious are the memories you have! Thank you for sharing this lovely story.

[@hudsonsailor54]

I'm seeing this for the first time , years after your mum passed away. I can see the love and affection you have for both of your parents. May your mom's love fill your heart with the love you shared, now and everyday moving forward.

[@katherinecormack5727]

Lasting love is hard work and an incredible gift. Thank you for sharing their story, Kate.

[@vickisromovski4979]

Dear Kate I just found this video. I have been watching you for several years. This is a beautiful story of your parents and your love for them. Their story made me smile, so very very sweet! Thank you for sharing them with us!

[@angelawheeler4877]

What a lovely love story. My parents had a fantastic love story too. I’m sorry for your loss, though I know it’s been 6 years.

[@laurag8641]

I found you recently on youtube and love watching your sewing and gardening ones. Although I am not a gardener, I am a crafter and quilter. This morning I started back from your very first video and have just finished watching the one “Remembering my Mum”. It has touched my heart especially because my hubby and I have the same sort of “love story” on how we met. It was during the Viet Nam era, a friend and co-worker was writing to several servicemen. She would send them “care” packages and give them the scoop on local news back then in the 1960’s. She kept trying to entice me to write to the newspaper (or whatever it was called at the time over there). Finally after several months, I submitted my name and address and I heard from 20-some of which I corresponded with most of them. My husband wasn’t much of a writer but I loved to write letters and most got pretty long ones. He, though quite the opposite of your Dad’s thinking, asked if he could meet me when he came home on leave as he new the area I lived since his grandmother lived in the same town as me. There are quite a few more coincidences in our lives that we discovered later, but he told me much later he has 7 other girls, some he new from his school years to visit also, but he didn’t get a chance to visit another after we met in person. We celebrated our 53’d this last August. So your mum and dad’s story is very close to my heart! thanks for sharing all you do. I am loving your current videos and looking back at your earlier ones.

[@rscelp]

Beautiful story! My Mom and Dad married at 18 and 19 in the 1930's and were married 63 years and my Dad passed away a week later. The last words my Father said to me was, "I love your Mom more today than the day I married her, I need you to tell me you'll take care of her." What a legacy to come from a loving relationship. My parents had 8 children and I was the last one. Watching your videos bring back my life to me that I lived as a child and young girl.

[@miaismine8272]

I am watching this and July 2024. I started watching your videos in sequence and have enjoyed them very much. I travel back-and-forth from New Mexico to California to visit my parents who are 89 and 93. I love your attitude as you celebrate your mother‘s life. You have encouraged me greatly. Thank you. ❤

[@MyDaisy66]

I love this story so much, I revisit every now and then. Each time I hear it, it’s like listening for the first time. Such a lovely story. Your parents grew up in a time that we all envy now. The simplicity of life, even though they had very little and faced a war. People were content enough. Thank you for sharing Kate 🌺

[@jenpedwards]

You don’t ever have to apologize for the length of your videos Kate! I know they are longer now, but I truly enjoy hearing about your life and family. This was a treasure to listen to. Thank you for sharing this sweet sorry of your mum and dad.💖🙏🥰

[@moureenboland334]

I too am watching it for the first time and it's 2024. What a lovely story.

[@jillmcconville3346]

What a beautiful story. Thanks for sharing. I’m watching this in 2024. I know it’s been a while but I am sorry for your loss. My husband and I were Pen Pals too. We wrote letters in the late 80’s. No cell phones or email at that time either. We wrote for a year and a half before we ever met in person. We just celebrated our 34th wedding Anniversary 9 days ago.

[@judyzeigler3980]

Beautiful story, so sorry about your mum. I know it’s been a while. Am watching a lot of your videos. I lost my mom when she was 51. So young. Am 74 and I still miss her. I think about her all the time. She was a good mom. Bring a smile to my face thinking about her. But again very sorry for your loss.

[@user-xs8cf7bl4w]

touches my heart. I'm hearing this very special story for the first time a

[@nanigail395]

Oh my…this sweet, beautiful love story ❤ and telling it to us as you have just lost your mum….it has brought tears to my eyes & yet joy to my heart❣️What a treasured memory among many, I am sure. Thank you for sharing with us as we sit on the LGS and all give you a hug❤️🙏

[@annefaught6009]

What a tender story. I've just happened upon your channel and I already feel the warmth of your homely house. I'll be pleased to return often. Thank you for opening the door.

[@barbarajuneau9183]

Memories are beautiful even after many years pass. Thank you for sharing this lovely story. I miss my mom and dad after so many years. ❤

[@estherchandy6292]

My mum passed away two weeks after yours did. 2017. As gently as she lived. She was beautiful inside and on the outside as well. She sewed and embroidered beautifully. Smocks and pretty dresses and the borders of some of her sarees. She sang. No...she performed for my brother and I. We thought it was normal for all mums to sing like that. She threw beautiful parties. Baked delicious buttery cakes and even pizza. She was fun, loving, thoughtful and had many friends. Even the local garbage collector would visit her. The gardener would too. She fed them all hot sweet milky tea and an egg with buttered bread. "they need the energy", she used to say. She spoke 6 languages including Burmese and Japanese. I miss her but am glad i was blessed with her presence for do long. You're quite a lady. You bring out my better side. Xoxo

[@brendamartinez3068]

What a wonderful love story, your parents, glad you were able to grow up that way.

[@BRADYBOYFILMS]

What a wonderful love story❣️ Thanks for sharing with us Kate! I'm just now seeing this, in 2024, but it's never too late to hear such a wonderful heartwarming story ❣️ I miss my Mom too, she passed in 1999, I was only 37. Dad passed when I was 27. You're very fortunate to have had them live such long loving lives ❣️

[@kimbarrow8228]

I am sorry for your loss. I read somewhere that the greatest gift a man can give his children is to love their mother. My parents were young during the great depression. Married in 47. Dad served in WWII and mom was a "Rosie the riveter" at Republic Avation in Evansville, Indiana. They were married 44 years. Mom was widowed for 23 years and passed at age 90. Aren't we lucky to have had wonderful loving parents.

[@jughead6709]

Wonderful story Kate. I’m coming in late on it….but it so resonates……my Mom passed in 1993 at the age of 73. She had already suffered the loss of my Dad 9 years prior. I’m 76 now, and realize how very young they were when we lost them. I hear the love and pride you have for your Mum. So glad you had her for so long.

[@thatgirlinokc3975]

Kate how blessed you and your family are to have had your mother for all those years. My mom died from pancreatic cancer at 61. I still think about her everyday. She was fearless, adventurous, crafty and fun loving. You remind me of her!❤

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

Mum was 92, so we had her a good long time - I'm sorry about your Mum - younger than I am now - what a sad loss for you - she lives on in such a positive way in your heart! xxxx

[@maribelishooked4378]

I lost my mom June of 2017. She was only 72. I miss her so much and think of her every single day. 🤗❤️

[@KathrynRose-schultz-qs6qw]

Your cats are feeling you and coming in to comfort.

[@laurarussell9432]

Just seeing this in 2024. It brought to mind my mother’s final days and how those long-told stories suddenly were filled with greater understanding and love. ❤ A long life well lived holds its own arc of grace. Something we don’t see until the end when we begin to weave it into a new set of stories for the next generation to repeat from their hearts someday.

[@helenclark822]

I'm also hearing this for the first time. What a wonderful story. Thank you for sharing it.❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@dianatucker3353]

Hi Kate yes I too am watching this in 2024 - I’m so sorry for your loss and it’s ok to be sad. What a beautiful love story. I hope you do find those letters and tell their love story. Kindest Regards Diana NZ

[@jolewis6913]

Ha, I feel so close to you because you look so much like my grandma (a modern version - she died in the 70s) and also a good friend who lives a self-sufficient life in Wales and taught me a lot about ecology. It would be good to see a photo of your parents, such a great story.

[@catherinelavender3993]

Such a lovely story enhanced by transitory kitties 💜 bless your mum's memory.

[@lisarichards1956]

A beautiful story! My mom passed away in January of 2017 and I miss my good friend. We lived 1,000 miles apart, but emailed several times a week. Kind of like visiting over the backyard fence. She was my best cheerleader and so proud of her grandchildren. I know I'll see her in heaven and she's well and happy after many years of dementia. Thanks for sharing. Your folks would be so happy to know you carry such fond memories and so much love for them.

[@lesliemckinley9615]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful story. What a blessing to your parents that you honor them.

[@MyDaisy66]

We cremated dad last Friday 🥹 For 5 years I travelled to London 2 days a week to take care of him. Often staying a week here and there. I miss him so much. An Islington boy was dad. Now we are in the process of sorting out our childhood home. The pain is real 😢

[@gladyslove3227]

Thank you for this one. I just lost my mum at age 94. Dad died in 2019 at age 105. They were married 72 years. Their story is similar to yours and very heartwarming. I’ve been caring foe them and then just mum in our home since 2011. It’s very weird without them now. Love your podcasts.

[@TheKjoy85]

I'm watching this 6 years later. My grandparents were married 67 years and 4 days when my grandma died just a month after your mom. My grandma knew that she was going to marry my grandpa the first time they met. They were roller skating and my grandma spotted my grandpa and told her friend that she was going to marry him. She was 17 and he was 18. Just over a year later, they were married. My grandparents had 8 kids with my mom being #5 of 8. My grandpa is now 92, and struggling with his loss of independence due to late onset dementia.

[@lizryan6289]

Beautiful story. I'm sorry for your loss. My dad lived 16 years after my mother died. He was 92, a gentle man, a loving father. He died at my home in his sleep. Finding quilting was a blessing for it helped heal my grief. Thank you for sharing this tender story. I am very grateful to have found your channel.

[@sandrawhitakermyer4146]

Ty -Kate-for your story of your mom and dad and was a beautiful loving life before, during and late. Thank you, Kate💕💕💕

[@cynforrest]

Sad and loving. Thinking of you, Kate. ❤️😥❤️

[@JudedirectStudio]

I too am new to your lovely channel and home. I’ve been binge watching as I’m just adoring your stories, art, home and personality. 💜 My day began today with the story of the rooks and has ended with this beautiful remembrance of your mum. Thank you so much for sharing. You are a bright light dear one.

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

Thank you so much! you've no idea what this means to me! xxx

[@rebeccajonesbrooks2408]

Thanks for sharing your parents' story...reminds me of my parents and brings back sweet memories of them. What a gift our parents gave us. (I just signed up on Patreon and this is the first post I've watched. ❤

[@kadairh]

Such a beautiful story ❤ this just came up in my feed several years after you posted. First of all huge sympathies for the loss of your very beloved Mum, and thank you for sharing this with us, I hope that Monday celebrated everything that was wonderful about your Mum x

[@violet2048]

Thank you for sharing with all of us. My Mom passed in 2015, and I can feel and hear your loss in your voice, I'm sending you love and hugs across the pond. California to England.

[@rosinyberg8747]

I could hear it 100 more. …! Love you Kate

[@aikitherese]

What a lovely story...I could just picture it as you spoke. I know this is a while ago now, but condolences on the loss of your mom. Thank you so much for sharing this!

[@SerenityReikiClinic]

What a lovely story. Thank you for sharing it and the love.

[@bernadine8369]

Omg...thank you for telling that love story. ❤ ❤

[@nancisailormoy9135]

A very lovely story about your Mum and Dad. I am sorry for her passing but glad they had 73 years together. I lost my mom not long after yours on Jan. 24, 2018 and she was 92 as well and I am 63 as well as you. Thank you again for sharing your story of their love, I am listening on Valentines Day

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

so many similarities - she had a really great life ... I hope you are well and happy, I think we should celebrate life every day xxx

[@deborahwilson2857]

What a wonderful love story. ❤ July marks many losses in my life, and I am glad your video popped up. It’s healing to think about the good things.

[@tinatippin5705]

Such a precious story to share. I had the movie playing in my mind as you described their courtship. And a lump in my throat. You are a beautiful story teller, Kate. Thank you.

[@suzannehart2152]

Kate - I have watched this video several years after you sat down to share such a lovely story. I am a palliative district nurse and have always been so privileged to be witness to the depth of love and caring that couples and families share. When people ask me why I do this work I often tell them it is because we, as nurses, get to see the very best of people at the depth of the most challenging of times. As a daughter I have also lost my parents and continue to miss them to this day. Thank you for sharing such a heart felt moment and a lovely snapshot of your parents. well done.....

[@sherrykoch3276]

Just listening to this lovely story, so well told, Kate. Thank you for sharing.❤

[@julbea]

What a wonderful life story they both have.

[@tammyselbo132]

I will never forget your mom and dads story ❤️☺️ Thank you for sharing with us

[@pamelapruitt2558]

It is a beautiful story! And I am so glad they had each other for so long.

[@nakemadavis6619]

What a wonderful story. I just found your channel a few weeks ago. I wanted to see how you began, so I’ve been watching your older videos. I’m so glad I did. One more thing I love the name of your home. I get it!!!

[@GrandmaMouse1960]

A most wonderful story of love and commitment. 💕

[@mrsmw2020]

Sad times, but a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing.

[@theresacarmen6220]

That was a great love story. 73 years, imagine. Your dad is lucky to have you , to have someone to care how you're doing is a wonderful thing. I'm sorry for your loss but glad you have many wonderful memories. Take good care of yourself.

[@lilbird1962]

Oh Kate, so so sorry for your loss...The cats knew you were hurting.

[@tracyleecornish5398]

What a Beautiful story about your parents so lovely how they were together for so many years. My Mother and father met at a very young age too and my Mother passed away when I was around 30years old with two young children so she didnt see my children grow up either. My sister and I promised our Mother that we would look after our Father so he wouldnt be lonely. He never remarried he Loved my Mother so much. My Father passed away three years ago my Mother passed away at age 59 it must have been very sad for my Father but he was involved a lot with his family and his two daughters. Your Mother lived to an amazing age thats wonderful! Such lovely memories too for you. I hope you will hold those in your heart forever like I do. Hugs TLC

[@ingridhead6574]

What a lovely way to remember ❤❤❤

[@suethompson8538]

Thank you for such a beautiful recount of your parents story. I felt moved and so grateful to have heard it.

[@nholder8314]

So you could say they were pin friends then, ready to be sown together . Thank you for sharing such a lovely story. So sorry to hear the sad loss of your mum. X

[@SW-cu6bw]

What a beautiful story about how your parents met. They were truly blessed to be together for 73 years. Lucky that poor Donald was sent on his way!T hank you for sharing this with us at a time when your loss was so very recent.

[@autumn88310]

How romantic your story of your mom and dad. Thank you Kate.

[@ladylee8364]

Hello there i know this is an older video and this has passed but wow i cried and i laughed and im so blessed to have heard your story of how your wonderful parents met that is truly a treasured story thank you for sharing

[@christypayne8615]

👵💜🇺🇲 omgoodness lucky them, lucky you made me cry xox kit

[@yvettealba7431]

Awe love these stories. My parents have a similar story, they met at 16. In March they'll be married 59 years. 😍

[@ritatharp5238]

LOVE 💗 and memories live forever 💞💜😍

[@lindawitherspoon446]

I love to hear you tell a story. Such a tender love story.

[@donnagraves2304]

Love to hear of yourMom& Dad’s Love story. Thanks for sharing.

[@carmenbailey8209]

Memories to treasure ❤️

[@teresaharris-travelbybooks5564]

I used to have pen pals with I got from lists in teen magazines. My Mom was born in 1926, and lived to be 97. That lovely story would have made a good eulogy. Your Dad was terribly bereft, I know.

[@NancyForester]

Such a romantic tale and a ‘good’ death. Thank you for telling us ❤

[@leslieordoyne7884]

Oh dear Kate , your story about your mom and dad is so beautiful. I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m just going through some of your video clips and found this one. 🙏❤️

[@marijkeschellenbach2680]

This has been the sweetest story I have heard and am so grateful that you shared this with us because it is what keeps our loved ones close to our hearts.

[@jackieb1677]

Wow what a lovely story about you Mom and Dad

[@marymaisch4225]

Such sweetness.

[@primrozie]

Lovely story. It helps with the sorrow of losing a loved one to know they've had a good full life. We aren't here for very long. The Bible says our life is but a vapor regarding the shortness of time. Now that I'm old I believe that. The years go by quicker than before. My mom passed on 9/11/2016. I took care of her the last few months of her life. She was in hospital a lot but we shared trips to the doctors, grocery store, pharmacy, etc...a few days a week out in the car. She ended up in a wheel chair because she had cancer in her hip and it got too difficult to walk. Here I was barely able to walk with spinal stenosis and arthritis in my knees. For some reason we thought it funny that we were the lame leading the lame! She was able to to make light of hard situations. I think being brought up at the end of the Great Depression made a difference. She was kind, and fun and all the neighborhood children wanted to play at my house. She always had something fun to keep us occupied. Good memories over a cup of tea is comforting. I'm going to go make myself a cup now :)

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

Yes - good memories - these folk had such hardships to endure throughout their lives - yours with the Great Depression - mine with World War 2 - it made them so resilient xxx

[@primrozie]

@@thelasthomelyhouse I was thinking about your reply. I can't imagine living in the middle of war. It would be the extreme danger and fear on top of food shortage and possible homelessness. My 3 uncles were prisoners of war in WW2. They were rescued by Russian women in tanks! I love that story. It's the only one they would tell. Probably the only one with a happy ending.

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

@@primrozie it was an amazing time - and now that is the sort of stories my Dad tells too - not the grim stuff - just the heroic things - I find it really depressing - they must have had a huge amount of courage

[@louisemaher2688]

I am seeing this in June 2024. Whew 😢

[@vickiparish9268]

What an absolutely beautiful story. Thank you for sharing ❣️

[@tallgrass000]

Thank you, dear Kate. I’m deeply touched by the story of your folks’ courtship. What a gift they gave you. xo

[@annettewhitbeck6072]

Just came across your post about your Mom passing. So sorry. But what a wonderful story. God bless.

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

I think this remains my favourite of all the videos I have made - Thank you xxx

[@PeggyStentzCasey]

I loved the story of how your parents met and married. My Dad died at 92 and I brought my Mom down to my house, she was 90. She lived with us in a little suite we fixed up for her until she was just shy of 97. Dad died on the night of their 69th anniversary. Dad served in England and France during the war. Mom died here with us and I'm so glad we were able to bring her home for hospice. Wonderful memories were made.

[@sharonarrendale8418]

Such a lovely story. I’m so sorry for your loss. 😢

[@tonyastokley5165]

Oh how romantic ! And I love how things were back then ! Now my mommy and daddy was born in the early 30s dad and mom 40s early too but even then things were so much different ! But my mom and dad were English and Scottish !

[@infectiousmirth7125]

What interesting serendipity to watch this video for the first time on the day my cousin's son got married. Thank you kate for sharing such a wonderful story.

[@roylynnhoenig7785]

What a great love story! My grandma’s name was Violet also.

[@dwlmoy]

I am re regurgitating all your videos again Kate... i just can't find anything else that I would rather sit and craft or do my daily chores with than having you blabbering on next to me 😉😉😉🥰🥰 I had fogotten how touched I was when I first saw this video after your mum's passing... i still cry from the beauty of your story . Thank you Kate . We love you xx

[@mandyyates342]

Such a beautiful love story. I live close to Southport which made their story even more wonderful. Thank you for sharing

[@maryb1342]

Loved the 💕 story . Thank you for sharing... my mom died when she was 92 also . I'm a year older than you.. I really love listening to your KZbin videos. You have become my friend .

[@jennstumpf1]

What a beautiful story and you are gifted at relating it to us in such a lovely way. So glad to see you happy currently (I am obviously jumping around in your videos) although I can imagine the sadness you endured. Hope your dad is doing well. Love to you. ❤️

[@bonnierinks3206]

What a beautiful love story

[@suzannesmart9790]

I’m going through your posts from the very beginning. What a lovely story of how your parents met. A pr3 ious memory for you to keep

[@wendymaddock7705]

What a lovely story this made me 😭 xx 😘 bless them xx

[@melindamiller4817]

Beautiful story Kate, thank you for sharing.

[@renaesnell8052]

What a lovely story.

[@judyoneal7887]

Thank you, Kate. What a lovely narration of your folks love story. Here it is now April 2020. I live in America and the world is in the midst of the dreadful COVID-19 pandemic. My own Mom, Maxine, will be 92 on 5/31. She married my Dad on 6/10/1950; he died on 10/16/2014, at the age of 86. They’d been married 64 years. My husband and I invited my Mom to come make her home with us right after Daddy died but she chose to stay in her pretty, cozy apartment where she was most comfortable, and with all the familiar things she enjoyed. Two years later, at age 88, she decided she’d been on her own long enough and she felt ready to move. She’s been making her home with us ever since. Obviously no one lives forever, and at nearly 92, although she’s quite healthy, that day is getting closer. I don’t think much about it to be honest, but it’s coming, huh.