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.
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.
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 🌺
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.
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!
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
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.💖🙏🥰
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!❤
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
I, too, am watching this Aug 2024. I've been going through some difficult times the past month. Kate's calming voice and friendly atmosphere has been a source of comfort. I've binge watched several videos and some more than once.
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.
Well said!!!! I love just listening to your voice Kate, sometimes I'm Sewing, cooking or just doing my house chores your voice is in the background. Very calming and I learn from you. You are an extraordinary woman.
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❤️🙏
Hello! I've just come across this video in the beginning of 2025 and it's beautiful! Remembering the joy of loved ones in our lives and cherishing the gifts of knowing and loving them while they were among us is the BEST way to honor them. What a wonderful, lovely story. Thank you for sharing :)
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. ❤
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.
I'm watching this again. I losy my mom in December of 2018 She was 92 and had lived with me for 18 years. I still cry weekly over the loss. I admire that you can speak about your parents without tears and am somewhat envious of your control. Love the story of their beginnings. My dad was also in the war in his teenage years but their marriage did not last. They divorced when I was 10 but became great friends when the grandchildren arrived and stayed friends until they died. He loved her always.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 :)
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
@@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.
@@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
I just rewatched this in October 2024. It’s a wonderful story and it was well worth telling. Big hugs and appreciation for sharing so much of your interesting life. 💕
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 😢
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.
Bonjour Kate , I just found you this fall and lucky me ; you got me into EPP . I had my both feet operated on and couldn’t use my sewing machine. I looked up your first videos today . This is a beautiful story put tears to my eyes. I love your videos Kate. Love from France 😊
I too am watching this video in September 2024 and thank you for sharing your touching love story about your parents. My husband and I also have a love story similar to theirs. We been happily married for 46 years & I too received a special green orchid on my workstation when he decided I was the one to spend the rest of his life with! He is 84 now & I’m 75 and still crazily in love with each other. ❤️
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Hi Kate. It is September 15, 2024, my younger sister Michelle’s birthday. As always, I watch your videos after my breakfast. (I’m watching from the beginning). This is a sad day for me because Michelle passed away January 21 of this year and I am trying to figure out how to celebrate Michelle at this first ever event after she passed (she was 63). Listening to your story about your parents was uplifting and a great love story. I confess I still cried and am so sorry for your loss (belated). Near the end you said Don’t be sad; it was a good life. It made me perk up and realize that Michelle, too, had a good life and I know she would not want us (her 2 kids and 5 siblings) be sad today. So we shall tell stories of Michelle always laughing, tending to her garden (she was a Master Gardener), and watching Hallmark movies. Thank you for your beautiful story of your parents meeting. So beautiful!
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 ❣️
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.
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
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.
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!
I also am watching in 2024 and am crying so hard! I too met my husband when we were 15 and have been married 59 years! I hope we get as many as your parents! My deepest sympathy!
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
I'm reading this Kate over 5 years later, oh my goodness, what a beautiful story. Now your Dad has joined your mum. sending my best wishes Kate to you and your family xx
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.
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
I have just watched your video in September 2024 a beautiful story of love, your family is blessed to have had such a story to tell of your Mum and Dad, very touching. They made amazing you.
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.....
Thank you Vivian, that was the name of my best friend growing up! I’m glad you enjoyed this story - this is one of my favourite videos yet hardly anyone has seen it! Xxx Thank you, Kate xxx
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
Having just recently started watching your channel I have jumped around watching those with the crafting and sewing/quilting. But today I watched this one. Your beautiful rendering of your parents was very touching. We lost my father in law Dec. 29, 2018 and it brought back many memories. They were married 64 years. It is indeed a joy to me to have known someone so special in my life. My mama was a strong, knowledgeable woman who taught me so many, many things that I am grateful for. Her teachings have blessed me every day. Thank you for the sweet remembrances. Many blessings
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
Its Mothers Day in Australia in 20210 and that is a beatiful story to share. I lost my Mum 3 years ago on Christmas Day, and it is good to sit and reminisce. So I am glad we had this time of remembering our Mums together. x
Oh Kate, I didn't know. I'm so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing their lovely story. My dad will be 95 this year, and he lost my mother 12 years ago next month. Oh My! I wonder if you dad thought he'd get such a great reply. I love the story. Oh, I hope you find the letters. Oh, what a turn in the story! You have me on the edge of my chair! I hope that your dad is doing well. Mine misses mom a great deal. Thank you for sharing. Enjoy the evening. Catherine
HOWDY 💜🇺🇸🙋♀️ I am so very sorry for your loss Your cats are sensitive to your feelings. I think our fur family know much more than what we may realize and they want to. console us. Again our parents stories have ALOT of similarities. I love and miss both of mine Signing off Scott's wife Vickie
I loved hearing about your Mom and Dad. They were soul mates for sure. What a lovely story. I am watching 4 years later but I am sorry for your loss. My Mom died the same year, in September. I still miss her everyday.
Dear me! I am following you for a while and i have felt your pity as mine. I love your messages, and I know this video has been seen some years after your mom died. Thanks for sharing. This type of videos make me feel there is humanity in the World. Take care.❤
I’m hearing this story 5 years later Kate. I’ve just discovered your channel and I’m starting from the beginning and have just heard this story about your parent’s love story. I laughed and cried and will think about this over the next few days. I look forward to “getting to know” you better. Many thanks for sharing.
This past several weeks I have been on a similar journey of caring for my step mom. She passed a few days ago. I literally slept in the room with she and my dad for the last week. My dad is 93 years old and they were the ideal couple having created a truly loving ''blended' family. Now I will be the only sibling close by to help my dad as he grieves. So hearing your story is precious to me. It is a love story...as is the one we are living in our family now. Thank you for sharing.
A very similar story Candace, and I wish you much love and strength for the days ahead. Amazing that nine months have passed since then and Dad is coping so well. Grief takes so many forms, you will be a tremendous support to your Dad as he adjusts to life now. Take care of yourself in all of this. It’s easy to get engulfed by other people’s needs. Sending love xxxxxxxxx
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......♥
Lasting love is hard work and an incredible gift. Thank you for sharing their story, Kate.
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.
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.
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.
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 🌺
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.
Your cats are feeling you and coming in to comfort.
touches my heart.
I'm hearing this very special story for the first time a
I am watching this in November 2024. What a beautiful remembrance. Thank you Kate for sharing.
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!
I’m also watching in 2024, Memorial weekend 26 May. Lovely story. Poignant, heartfelt.
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
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.💖🙏🥰
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. ❤
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.
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.
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.
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.
I lost my mom June of 2017. She was only 72. I miss her so much and think of her every single day. 🤗❤️
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.
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!❤
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
It's 2024 & I'm watching this. Lovely story Kate,thanks for sharing..❤
Such a lovely story enhanced by transitory kitties 💜 bless your mum's memory.
I, too, am watching this Aug 2024. I've been going through some difficult times the past month. Kate's calming voice and friendly atmosphere has been a source of comfort. I've binge watched several videos and some more than once.
Ty -Kate-for your story of your mom and dad and was a beautiful loving life before, during and late. Thank you, Kate💕💕💕
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.
Any number of minutes from you and your cats is as welcome as spring.
Well said!!!!
I love just listening to your voice Kate, sometimes I'm Sewing, cooking or just doing my house chores your voice is in the background.
Very calming and I learn from you. You are an extraordinary woman.
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❤️🙏
Hello! I've just come across this video in the beginning of 2025 and it's beautiful! Remembering the joy of loved ones in our lives and cherishing the gifts of knowing and loving them while they were among us is the BEST way to honor them. What a wonderful, lovely story. Thank you for sharing :)
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. ❤
I 💙 your kitchen window!
❤️❤️ your stories! I’m so sorry for your loss; I’m praying for you.
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.
I'm watching this again. I losy my mom in December of 2018 She was 92 and had lived with me for 18 years. I still cry weekly over the loss. I admire that you can speak about your parents without tears and am somewhat envious of your control. Love the story of their beginnings. My dad was also in the war in his teenage years but their marriage did not last. They divorced when I was 10 but became great friends when the grandchildren arrived and stayed friends until they died. He loved her always.
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.
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.
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
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
What a wonderful love story, your parents, glad you were able to grow up that way.
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.
Oh Kate, so so sorry for your loss...The cats knew you were hurting.
I'm also hearing this for the first time. What a wonderful story. Thank you for sharing it.❤❤❤❤❤❤
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 :)
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
@@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.
@@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
I just rewatched this in October 2024. It’s a wonderful story and it was well worth telling. Big hugs and appreciation for sharing so much of your interesting life. 💕
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 😢
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.
Thank you so much! you've no idea what this means to me! xxx
Bonjour Kate , I just found you this fall and lucky me ; you got me into EPP . I had my both feet operated on and couldn’t use my sewing machine. I looked up your first videos today .
This is a beautiful story put tears to my eyes. I love your videos Kate.
Love from France 😊
I too am watching this video in September 2024 and thank you for sharing your touching love story about your parents. My husband and I also have a love story similar to theirs. We been happily married for 46 years & I too received a special green orchid on my workstation when he decided I was the one to spend the rest of his life with! He is 84 now & I’m 75 and still crazily in love with each other. ❤️
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.
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.
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.
Sad and loving. Thinking of you, Kate. ❤️😥❤️
LOVE 💗 and memories live forever 💞💜😍
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
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.
Hi Kate. It is September 15, 2024, my younger sister Michelle’s birthday. As always, I watch your videos after my breakfast. (I’m watching from the beginning). This is a sad day for me because Michelle passed away January 21 of this year and I am trying to figure out how to celebrate Michelle at this first ever event after she passed (she was 63). Listening to your story about your parents was uplifting and a great love story. I confess I still cried and am so sorry for your loss (belated). Near the end you said Don’t be sad; it was a good life. It made me perk up and realize that Michelle, too, had a good life and I know she would not want us (her 2 kids and 5 siblings) be sad today. So we shall tell stories of Michelle always laughing, tending to her garden (she was a Master Gardener), and watching Hallmark movies. Thank you for your beautiful story of your parents meeting. So beautiful!
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 ❣️
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.
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
I just lost my dad a few m9nths back and your pain in this beautiful story was palpable and ever so warming to me. So sorry for your loss!
Dear Kate, what a lovely lovely story.. I am rewatching after coming home from work. Thank you for this beautiful memory.; giving me a smile.
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.
what a lovely story! please make sure you tell your grandchildren! When your grands are old enough..send them little letters so they can be penpals!
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!
Awe love these stories. My parents have a similar story, they met at 16. In March they'll be married 59 years. 😍
I also am watching in 2024 and am crying so hard! I too met my husband when we were 15 and have been married 59 years! I hope we get as many as your parents! My deepest sympathy!
I could hear it 100 more. …! Love you Kate
What a lovely story. Thank you for sharing it and the love.
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
I'm reading this Kate over 5 years later, oh my goodness, what a beautiful story. Now your Dad has joined your mum. sending my best wishes Kate to you and your family xx
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.
What a beautiful story of love. Your channel is uplifting me during a very dark time. Thank you
What a lovely way to remember ❤❤❤
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
I’m watching this video in 2024, what a great story, thanks for sharing Kate.
Thank you, dear Kate. I’m deeply touched by the story of your folks’ courtship. What a gift they gave you. xo
I have just watched your video in September 2024 a beautiful story of love, your family is blessed to have had such a story to tell of your Mum and Dad, very touching. They made amazing you.
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.....
A most wonderful story of love and commitment. 💕
Memories to treasure ❤️
Thanks! You are a wonderful story teller and lead a fascinating life. Motivating my creativity! thank you very much indeed!
Thank you Vivian, that was the name of my best friend growing up! I’m glad you enjoyed this story - this is one of my favourite videos yet hardly anyone has seen it! Xxx Thank you, Kate xxx
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
Having just recently started watching your channel I have jumped around watching those with the crafting and sewing/quilting. But today I watched this one. Your beautiful rendering of your parents was very touching. We lost my father in law Dec. 29, 2018 and it brought back many memories. They were married 64 years. It is indeed a joy to me to have known someone so special in my life. My mama was a strong, knowledgeable woman who taught me so many, many things that I am grateful for. Her teachings have blessed me every day. Thank you for the sweet remembrances. Many blessings
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
Beautiful and romantic. C 🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋
Its Mothers Day in Australia in 20210 and that is a beatiful story to share. I lost my Mum 3 years ago on Christmas Day, and it is good to sit and reminisce. So I am glad we had this time of remembering our Mums together. x
Thank you for sharing your beautiful story. What a blessing to your parents that you honor them.
Sad times, but a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing.
Omg...thank you for telling that love story. ❤ ❤
👵💜🇺🇲 omgoodness lucky them, lucky you made me cry xox kit
Oh Kate, I didn't know. I'm so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing their lovely story. My dad will be 95 this year, and he lost my mother 12 years ago next month. Oh My! I wonder if you dad thought he'd get such a great reply. I love the story. Oh, I hope you find the letters. Oh, what a turn in the story! You have me on the edge of my chair! I hope that your dad is doing well. Mine misses mom a great deal. Thank you for sharing. Enjoy the evening. Catherine
56 replies! when I think about all the chances in that story ... well.. I'm lucky to be here! xxx
What a lovely story Kate my mum died the same year on the 26th August and I still miss her so much
I love to hear you tell a story. Such a tender love story.
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I am so very sorry for your loss
Your cats are sensitive to your feelings. I think our fur family know much more than what we may realize and they want to.
console us.
Again our parents stories have
ALOT of similarities. I love and miss both of mine
Signing off Scott's wife Vickie
Just came across your post about your Mom passing. So sorry. But what a wonderful story. God bless.
I think this remains my favourite of all the videos I have made - Thank you xxx
I’m smiling Kate with your story. Lovely it is…. How sweet
I loved hearing about your Mom and Dad. They were soul mates for sure. What a lovely story. I am watching 4 years later but I am sorry for your loss. My Mom died the same year, in September. I still miss her everyday.
Dear me! I am following you for a while and i have felt your pity as mine.
I love your messages, and I know this video has been seen some years after your mom died. Thanks for sharing. This type of videos make me feel there is humanity in the World.
Take care.❤
I’m hearing this story 5 years later Kate. I’ve just discovered your channel and I’m starting from the beginning and have just heard this story about your parent’s love story. I laughed and cried and will think about this over the next few days. I look forward to “getting to know” you better. Many thanks for sharing.
This past several weeks I have been on a similar journey of caring for my step mom. She passed a few days ago. I literally slept in the room with she and my dad for the last week. My dad is 93 years old and they were the ideal couple having created a truly loving ''blended' family. Now I will be the only sibling close by to help my dad as he grieves. So hearing your story is precious to me. It is a love story...as is the one we are living in our family now. Thank you for sharing.
A very similar story Candace, and I wish you much love and strength for the days ahead. Amazing that nine months have passed since then and Dad is coping so well. Grief takes so many forms, you will be a tremendous support to your Dad as he adjusts to life now. Take care of yourself in all of this. It’s easy to get engulfed by other people’s needs. Sending love xxxxxxxxx
I too am watching it for the first time and it's 2024.
What a lovely story.
How romantic your story of your mom and dad. Thank you Kate.