Our Mother received Mother’s Day flowers early this year… She was surely born with a smile on her face, we are not alone in this observance- ‘Always had a smile on her face.’ The most common refrain. 
She was always beautiful, delightful, happy, funny- incredibly talented and truly loved by so many. She loved her home in Alabama, she loved her church, her community and she loved her family- imagine! Five grandchildren, five great grandchildren- why, that is double grace. In the Scripture she loved so well- Five is representative of Grace. I like to think those grandchildren were the Grace Notes of her life!
Her life wasn’t always easy, yet she lived with love, grace, peace and joy. She stepped into Heaven’s Balcony along with the others who have gone on before us, watching those of us who remain- as we ‘run the race set before us’. I know this- Mother ran Life’s Race and finished well. When her sweet body had worn out, I am convinced that the Lord called forth His Strongest, most Beautiful Angel and said ‘Go get Betty, bring her Home to Me.’ With a heavenly escort, Mother slipped the bonds of earth- up thru the stars, the galaxies and the heavenlies- the Angel delivered Mother into the Loving Arms of our Savior. She will be missed. She will not soon be forgotten. 
Mother loved flowers- she received Mother’s Day flowers early this year- surrounded by her family and so many friends. To honor Mother, a favorite part of the yard here at the Cottage- which is filled with my grandmother’s Spiderwort, Hostas along with ferns and big blue Mophead Hydrangeas- Mother loved that part of the garden, so it will be re-worked and dedicated to her. Sorrow and gardening tends to bring me to my knees. Hopefully, in the succeeding years, when the flowers bloom- memories of Mother and my Grandmother will return every Spring..
May she rest in peace. Alongside others we have loved and lost, I hope Mother enjoys her seat in Heaven’s Balcony, no doubt she is still smiling.
‘Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses who have gone on before us, let us run with patient endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our Faith’.
Love y’all, Camellia
*all photographs belong to the Camellia’s Cottage Community- we are thankful for all of the blessings and acts of service, love and kindness afforded to our family during this time. Scripture is from Hebrews 12:1-2
Betty Holmes Watts 1929-2017
Camellia's Cottage 
Thank you for honouring your mother and all our dear mothers who have passed.
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You are welcome. xoxo
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Beautiful tribute to your mother and all the mother’s who are missed and loved.
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Thank you, Barbara…holidays can be a sad time for many- we must not forget- bask in the memories- find ways to honor our loved ones 💕
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A beautiful tribute. Very touching.
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Thank you
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Thank you Joan xoxo
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Thank you my angel 😇 sister what a tribute❤️💕😘
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Love you Angel – we have wonderful memories always
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Just found out your sweet Mother passed away. We are so sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful lady and I will always remember her with a smile on her face. You are in our thoughts and prayers.💗💗💗🌷🌷🌷
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Thank our sweet Kay, she loved y’all
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What a beautiful tribute to your mother. Thank you for sharing.
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Thank you Scotty Jo… xoxo
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I am so sorry for your loss. Your sweet tribute brought back memories of my Mom, gone since 1986 but I miss her still. *hugs*
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O Kate! Thank you, bless you sweet friend
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I’m so sorry for your loss. Big hugs to you and I think re-working her favorite part of the garden is a brilliant idea – both for her memory and for your healing.
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Thank you Lorrie, when my sweet mother in law died, I dedicated a place here for her too- thank you for the hugs, love you, bless you.
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How beautifully remembered…Blessings to each of you Love you
Sally Smith http://www.CampCreekCreations.com
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Thank you Sally, love you too…
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The love you have for your mother shone through exceedingly well
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Oh thank you, she was precious…
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You are welcome.
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Thank you sis in your beautiful words & witness you have honored our precious mothers memories in a beautiful way that I & our children will never ever forget!! Love you dearly😘💕
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Oh I love you so! We were very blessed – and Mother was blessed by our children and theirs- they made her life very happy 💕
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