I was 40 when my mom died. For a year after her death, I wore her perfume instead of my own. It was a nice reminder.
Sometimes one of my family members would start talking about my mother, and they'd admit that my perfume (her perfume) had triggered sweet thoughts of her.
My mother has been dead for more than 25 years, but when I smell her perfume, I still remember her fondly.
Scripture says Christians also wear a fragrance, the fragrance of Christ.
“For we are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ among those who are being saved ... an aroma that brings life.” 2 Corinthians 2:15-16
I imagine that the more time we spend with the Lord, the more of His fragrance we wear. And the more of His fragrance we wear, the more those around us have sweet thoughts of God.
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Thank you for this amazing blog. I love the way you things that you experience, intertwines with spiritual things. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteHi Gail, wow, such a great post. We are to bring to mind in others by the fragrance of our lives, Jesus Christ! Wow. Makes one think about how we behave. What fragrance are others getting?
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Tracy
I love the way you put this!! Thanks for sharing such a special memory of your mom and how you wore her perfume after she passed away. I will think of perfume as a reminder that I am to be a sweet fragrance of Christ.
ReplyDeleteMy mom is still with me, but I can relate to this post, in that it takes me back to another time.
ReplyDeleteMy mom always wore Estee' Lauder's Youth Dew. If you've ever smelled that perfume, then you know it's very concentrated and strong! I guess that's why it left a lasting impression on me and makes me think of childhood.
It's amazing how smells can take you back.
So true! It reminds me of her when you wear it. Love the new format and the coffee mug! Love you!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Gail! Beautifully said. I used to use my mom's perfume for a couple of years after she died, 11 years ago.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes we should spread that aroma among all around us, not always easy, but we should strive to do it.
Love you and grateful for your wisdom and your generous heart.
Marta (Marty)
Beautiful post! My mom died four years ago after a long illness, and so many things remind me of her. I just posted one of those memories myself for this "on your heart Tuesday." I love that verse about fragrance too. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness. I read this with tears. I so think God brought me to Women Living Well today to read these very words. This has been a year of loss including the loss of my treasure, my mother. I think about her always in these long days since she passed two months ago. I miss her. I use Ponds cold cream because it smells like her. What a beautiful tribute to your mother. And a sweet glimpse at the way I hope to remember my mom when the years have passed. Thank you for sharing.
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Blessings, Michelle
Thank you so much for linking up, Gail! You are always welcome and the number of submissions is unlimited! I can't wait to read more of your wonderful writing!
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Blessings, Michelle
I wore my mom's pearls to her funeral. I still think of her when I feel their smooth creaminess.
ReplyDeleteI know this is an old post, however I felt the desire to share a sweet experience of mine. It must have been 15 years ago, my husband and I made a surprise visit to our daughters home and my then 12 year old grand daughter came bursting into the house, as only the youth can do, and out of the mouth of babes shouts "I smell Grammas perfume". It had been several months since we had seen her, but isn't it wonderful the impressions you leave behind without realizing it. Still brings a smile to my face.
ReplyDeleteI love that you took the time to share this.
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