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A Mother's Day Tribute To A Mother In Her Later Years (May 1998)

When a couple grows old together, they have each other. They have their identity and shared memories, tasks to do and goals to strive for. When their lifelong partner dies, the world changes. They change. The widowers and widows start to depend on their adult children and grandchildren to brighten and give meaning to their lives. My mother has been a widow going on 10 years.

My 96-year-old mother lives on her own in Fortuna, California - the same community where my oldes ...

Mother's Memories (July 1995)

My wonderful mother is 94, lives on her own in Fortuna, California and is physician certified, "sharp as a tack." My sister Doris, who lives in the same community, looks after her. This summer she has been visiting her children in Utah

A Mother's Love Never Ceases (January 2000)

This article is about Dr. Frmer's mother who died at age 98 after a long a fruitful life. Dr. Farmer shares his observatons of his mother's life. Many of her characteristics endeared her to her children and grandchildren even though she lived to an advanced age. Her legacy of love carries on into the next generations.

I Am A Mother (May 2001)

A mother's day poem first published in 1986.

Giving Back The Gift Of Love (January 2003)

This article describes Dr. Farmer's experience with an older brother who took a special interest in him. This article reflects an appreciation for those people in our lives who have gone out of there way to take an special interest in us.

Confessions Of A Stay-At-Home Mom (May 2003)

Dr. Farmer pays tribute to stay-at-home mothers by using his wife's feelings and experiences about mothering.

Stay-At-Home Moms Voice Appreciation (June 2003)

This article contains the thoughts of women who appreciated the perspective of modern day stay-at-home moms in an era when that role for women is underappreciated.

A Tribute To Mothers (May 2008)

This is a poem to honor mothers and the sacrifices they make for their children.

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	Val Farmer 35 Years of Counseling General Topics V. Personal Columns 1. Childhood and Family memories Login Articles A Mother's Day Tribute To A Mother In Her Later Years (May 1998) When a couple grows old together, they have each other. They have their identity and shared memories, tasks to do and goals to strive for. When their lifelong partner dies, the world changes. They change. The widowers and widows start to depend on their adult children and grandchildren to brighten and give meaning to their lives. My mother has been a widow going on 10 years. My 96-year-old mother lives on her own in Fortuna, California - the same community where my oldes ... Mother's Memories (July 1995) My wonderful mother is 94, lives on her own in Fortuna, California and is physician certified, "sharp as a tack." My sister Doris, who lives in the same community, looks after her. This summer she has been visiting her children in Utah A Mother's Love Never Ceases (January 2000) This article is about Dr. Frmer's mother who died at age 98 after a long a fruitful life. Dr. Farmer shares his observatons of his mother's life. Many of her characteristics endeared her to her children and grandchildren even though she lived to an advanced age. Her legacy of love carries on into the next generations. I Am A Mother (May 2001) A mother's day poem first published in 1986. Giving Back The Gift Of Love (January 2003) This article describes Dr. Farmer's experience with an older brother who took a special interest in him. This article reflects an appreciation for those people in our lives who have gone out of there way to take an special interest in us. Confessions Of A Stay-At-Home Mom (May 2003) Dr. Farmer pays tribute to stay-at-home mothers by using his wife's feelings and experiences about mothering. Stay-At-Home Moms Voice Appreciation (June 2003) This article contains the thoughts of women who appreciated the perspective of modern day stay-at-home moms in an era when that role for women is underappreciated. A Tribute To Mothers (May 2008) This is a poem to honor mothers and the sacrifices they make for their children.