Sunday, May 08, 2011

Thank you Mom...

I don't have many pictures of my mother and I by ourselves.  
This is one of the rare ones taken outside of her sister's home in Pasadena, Texas.
I was three.
My mom had a hard life.  She was number 8 of 13 children.
Her father was a barber, but also drank too much.
Her mother, Josie, took care of her children and her home.
My mother and my father were married when she was just 16.
They had 4 children, but for many years there was just us three girls.
I was the middle child. 
 My little brother came 10 years after my little sister.
My mother is a strong woman.
I only hope to have as much strength as she has had to have in her life.
 My Mom, =) and my daughter, Melanie =)
I love you Mom!
I love you both!
Happy Mother's Day!
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15 comments:

  1. A bird in the handSunday, May 8, 2011 at 9:46:00 PM CDT

    I just fell in love with your Mom. She is beautiful.
    xox C.

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  2. SuzSunday, May 8, 2011 at 11:55:00 PM CDT

    Diane,
    What a beautiful picture of the three of you...you are all three just lovely... and what a tender tribute to your mom. Our mother stories are really important and poignant, aren't they? I am really touched by them.

    Thank you for your kind, kind comments on my blog. It was both healing and painful to write and I so appreciated the depth of your comments. I thought my heart dropped out when I lost my mom but life did get better again and that gives me hope.

    You are such an incredible woman, Diane. Someday I am going to meet you in person!

    Sending a big hug,
    Suz

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  3. Barbara LewisMonday, May 9, 2011 at 6:34:00 AM CDT

    What a great peek into your life! I'm glad you were surrounded by the love of the special women in your life. :-)

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  4. Laura TwifordMonday, May 9, 2011 at 7:01:00 AM CDT

    Happy Mother's day Diane, what precious photos! You look so sweet! Amen to strong women! Looking forward to meeting you in person at Artbliss!

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  5. mairedoddMonday, May 9, 2011 at 7:19:00 AM CDT

    so beautiful, thank you for sharing that -
    happy mother's day, diane!

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  6. ChrisMonday, May 9, 2011 at 7:26:00 AM CDT

    Love the toddler pic of you and your Mom! What a blondie! I loved your tribute to your mother, and I bet she loved it too. Gracious & loving~

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  7. AliceMonday, May 9, 2011 at 7:37:00 AM CDT

    I love the photo of you and your mom. She sounds like a strong and loving person.

    What a great photo of three lovely ladies. I can certainly see a resemblance.

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  8. sharonMonday, May 9, 2011 at 8:03:00 AM CDT

    Such a gorgeous post Diane, a really beautiful tribute, and I love seeing your family! Happy Mothers Day!

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  9. DarylMonday, May 9, 2011 at 9:44:00 AM CDT

    Oh this is so special .. you must make a charm out of the photo of the 3 of you ..

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  10. your dd, melanieMonday, May 9, 2011 at 2:48:00 PM CDT

    ... tears!! two incredible, *gorgeous* women (inside and out!) that i continue to take after and learn sooo much from. we still have so much to do! i don't think i'm capable of loving two more. i thank God for blessing me with both of you! xoxo!!

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  11. AnonymousMonday, May 9, 2011 at 5:32:00 PM CDT

    what wonderful photos! and a lovely tribute to your mom

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  12. Holly Loves ArtMonday, May 9, 2011 at 6:54:00 PM CDT

    Your pictures are absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing! I hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day.
    Cheers,
    Holly

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  13. MargoMonday, May 9, 2011 at 9:37:00 PM CDT

    Great Photo!!

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  14. CindyMonday, May 9, 2011 at 10:47:00 PM CDT

    Diane,
    I so enjoyed hearing more about your special Mom. The few pictures you do have are just precious. I love the one with all of the girls in their pink dresses! And the one of the 3 generations is such a keepsake.
    I hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day!

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  15. CharleneTuesday, May 10, 2011 at 11:24:00 PM CDT

    DARLING!!!!!!!!!!!! Both little & all grown up! And there is sweet Melanie. What a lucky girl you are to have both your Momma & Melanie with you. HUGS! I MISS YOU!!!
    Charlene
    NEWS FLASH>>> We signed the papers on our 5th wheel today so Yep we're in for the big adventures with you guys.

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