Last week we lost our dear friend Elna Mae, we had the privilege of going to meeting with her in my home town. Besides being known for her kind, sweet spirit and her love for Truth, she was often referred to as "The little lady that wears the hat". I think the only time I had ever seen Elna Mae NOT wearing a hat was when we had visited her in the hospital. During her last few days it was her wish that everyone could pick out a hat for themselves. At the dinner following her service there were three tables of her hats and everyone got to pick one that was special to them. I thought it was a very sweet way to remember and honer her that day. It really made you smile to see not only the ladies wearing hats, but also the men. Looking back I really wish I would have had my camera to take everyones pictures.
When we got home Sunday night, I looked over to find Sally sitting in her chair admiring herself in her new hat. I know Elna Mae would have loved these pictures, and I thought it would be fun to share with you all.
The first picture is of Elna Mae and Sally last July at the fair parade. Elna Mae, we will miss you, but we are so thrilled that you have made it to where we are all hoping to be one day, above with our Heavenly Father.
(the second picture is kind of dark, but if you click on it you can see how cute she was, this was before she discovered me taking her picture.)
6 comments:
Jane....I loved the pictures with Elna Mae's hats. It will be a special way to remember her. We will miss her a lot but she is where she needs to be now. It was so special to get acquainted with her - she was a "VERY Special" lady.
Love ya, Granny
How cute :) Elna Mae was such a sweet lady, what a good way to remember her.
What a lovely tribute to Elna! And yes, she would have loved these pictures.
Auntie Gramma
Love this post!
Hey Jane!!!
Thanks for having a link to my pictures...I am going to be revamping soon-I'm changing my name as well as focusing a lot on children photography!! If you are ever in town let me know-I would love to take pictures for you! Hope you are good!!
Tell Byron and the little one hello.
Dear Jane. Your mom gave me your blog address so I could see your tribute to my mom, Elna Mae. Thank you so much for sharing. She would be tickled to know that her hats will make her memory live on......Candy
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