Wednesday, August 25, 2004
Indeed, we are but the sum of our past, the sum of our beginnings ~ the factors that make up our being are traced to our roots.
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The connectedness of this life is that in some small way each person can relate to the trials of another....this photograph is the only known picture of a day that forever changed the path of the blond in the middle. Left to right: Kenny, Aunt Robyn, Aunt Julie, Tamara (&me), Rick, Kay and Uncle Larry...this is the bones of my family tree. It is my parent's wedding day which occured in the office of some unknown Justice of the Peace.
As an adult I can only begin to imagine the thoughts that must have been flowing thru my Grandma's mind and heart...did you notice she appears to be holding the hand of her little girl? My mom was 14 in this picture and I can not ever express just how lucky I have been to be allowed to have her.
She is a magical soul.
She is a stubborn soul.
She is an Artist, with a capital "A".
Sometimes I wonder what would have happened if she had had one of those back alley abortions. Would my soul have found another way to come to her? Were our destines always planned as mother and daughter? Why so young? Why did my Dad have to be murdered in 1979?
These are, of course, all retorical questions for which there are a thousand possible answers. What is certain is that because of her, that little blond girl in the middle, I have had a most majestic journey in this life.
Because of her I know a thing or two about happiness and security.
Because of her, I am.
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Everytime I think I am going to sit down and write I fall alseep. But gosh it is a good thing to be this tired. xxoo
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What a beautiful, beautiful entry. I honestly have goosebumps. So young, so brave. She's beautiful, as you are... you obviously needed each other. Thank you so much for sharing this. :)
Comment from slowmotionlife - 8/31/04 1:31 PM
You deserve each other!!! Lisa :-]
Comment from mlraminiak - 8/30/04 7:55 PM
What a stunningly beautiful tribute to your mom.
~~ jennifer
Comment from xzasporated1 - 8/29/04 3:30 PM
beautiful.....
Comment from cneinhorn - 8/28/04 6:45 PM
Super duper, dear heart.
Comment from haikulike - 8/28/04 2:23 AM
Ohhh Christina, thank you for loving me the way you do. I hope you know that I feel so lucky to have you for my daughter...it is because of you that I am. You've given me so many years of joy and pleasure that I cannot imagine life without you. I love you, Mom
Comment from tsgerkin - 8/27/04 7:22 PM
Aww! What a great Pic!
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Comment from deabvt - 8/26/04 10:55 AM
Nice photos. Sorry I've missed so many entries. hon. My computer was messing up and finally went out. The Lord helped me get it repaired pretty fast. Only thing is that there were close to 500 emails and Alerts when I got back on. No way could I get caught up. Just deleted them and am starting over. Missed you.
Hugs, love * Prayers. *Barb*
Comment from barbpinion - 8/26/04 9:51 AM
Wow is that picture a blast from the past, or what. It's so classic '60s. Great picture full of great memories.
Comment from dbaumgartner - 8/26/04 3:47 AM
Beautiful people and clothing and hair of of the past brings me back to my youth. Thanks for sharing I'm assuming your family.
Comment from readmereadyou - 8/25/04 9:34 PM