Today we celebrated National Indigenous Peoples Day which also falls on summer solstice. All day an the beginning of summer, the end of the school here in Quebec and the birth of her mother. On June 22nd, 1926, a lovely, smiling baby girl was born…she had curly locks and a contagious laugh. She brought joy to so many people and loved her children and grandchildren/great grandchildren more than life itself. And that says a lot. She had two open heart surgeries and 3 other heart procedures…she fought so hard to live. Where did she get the courage and strength? Surely her unrelenting faith as well as her love for her family. It is appropriate that she started her journey into this world during the summer solstice…the sun was her best friend. Oh how she loved its glow and warmth!
She is missed but today her memory brings joy. Bonne Anniversaire, Colombe….Happy Birthday, Mom/Nanny. 
Open your heart
letting in joy
Scent of sweet lilacs
Open your heart
Rustling leaves
Sound of laughter
Letting in joy
Swaddled in the warmth
Of summer
Scent of sweet lilacs
longest day of the year
Summer solstice
© Tournesol 2023-06-21
Tournesol dans un Jardin 
What a beauty-full tribute to Colombe! ❤️
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Thanks, kiddo! And YOU, my friend remind me so much of her best friend, Joyce…physically and especially your voice. Wishing you a great weekend…it is a busy weekend here with St Jean Baptiste (our national holiday) but I like to call it also our celebration of summer.
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Enjoy the celebration my friend and know that I feel honoured to be a reminder of Colombe’s best friend! ❤️🙏🏻
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The love and respect you feel for your mother shows in this beautiful tribute to her memory.
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My children feel the same way and that says a lot, right? I always feel great when she visits me in a dream 🙂
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