How better to celebrate Mothers Day than honoring Tracey and the blessed mother? The idea came in a flash as I discussed landscaping around the Mary statue we donated to the kids' school. The kids and I completed the job in just under five hours--sort of. The stones were delivered Friday; John and I placed them in the circle. Saturday, another school parent stripped out the sod. In the afternoon of a typically-packed Saturday, the kids and I made four trips to bring over the soil (18 2-cubic foot bags) and mulch (6 more bags). Then, after Mother's Day Mass, the kids and I dragged, dug, poured, raked and planted. Five hours later, we finished what you see here... It's the first time I've ever planted a single flower. I'm confident that within the next two weeks, I'll get my nails clean again. Fr. Mario took time to come out and bless her in memory of Tracey. It was a special day I hope they'll remember for a long time.
What a great tribute to an awesome mother....and you guys did an awesome job!!
~Mere
Posted by: Meredith | May 16, 2007 at 04:10 PM
What a beautiful family! I'm an old friend of Tracey's from Cape Cod. I was thinking about her today and all the fun we used to have. I decided to google her name and see what came up. I was so happy to see this web site. It's so true that Tracey would love to keep people connected.
I worked with Tracey at a couple of banks on the Cape way back - from about 1976 to 1986. I remember when she met Charlie and fell in love. ( I never saw anyone so in love) We had a big party for them when they moved to Texas. Everyone dressed up like cowboys and cowgirls and we decorated my house western style. It was a blast!!
It was fun to see all the pictures on this site. I would like to post some of the pictures I have from the "old days". I'll try to figure out the technology!
I'm glad to see that Tracey's family looks happy and healthy!
Tracey was truly one of a kind. I miss her very much.
Posted by: Denise Holzman | October 17, 2007 at 01:11 PM