Sunday, May 10, 2009

Mom's Day

In sorting some photos recently, I came across this one taken on my 30th birthday. (That's been a few days ago...) I was thirty, my mom, forty-seven. Yep, she married my 20 year old dad when she was sixteen and had little ole me when she was seventeen. She used to say we grew up together.

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My mom died at 55. Seven short years after this portrait was done.
Hug your mom today. Life is short.

8 Other Creative Souls are Saying:

Being Beth said...

What a beautiful portrait of both you and your Mom.

Happy Mother's Day!

pottermom said...

I wish I had a picture of my mom and I when I was an adult but I don't. She died when she was 53. I was 23. Seems like yesterday sometimes. Mother's day is a bittersweet day.

Jennifer White said...

You both are such beautiful women. I know that she is smiling down at you thinking too what a wonderful mother you are. Lots of Hugs to a fabulous mom that inspires me so!

Becky said...

I know you must treasure this absolutely wonderful photo of you and your mom! I hope you had a wonderful day filled with precious memories of days gone by and a celebration of today and the years to come.

SoCalPam said...

What a wonderful idea to do a portrait like that. My mom died young too, age 58.

DebD said...

that is such a lovely photo. May your mother rest in peace. Hugs to you.

Joanne said...

I'm sniffling as I write this - very lovely. Both photo and sentiment

Joanne

Jenileigh said...

What a beautiful picture. I'm with Joanne, sniffling as I write, at both picture and sentiment. Hugs sweet friend.