Tomorrow will be the tenth Mother's Day without my mom. Last year, I posted a few pictures of my mom when she was a child and when she was a teenager. You can check them out here. For today's PhotoHunt post, I have decided to post a more recent picture of my mom with my youngest sister. This is one of my favorite pictures I have of my mom.
Happy Mother's Day, Mom
xoxo
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As you have probably noticed, I have been missing in action lately. The vog that has been hovering over the island most of this past week along with the beginning of the end of the school year craziness has really wiped me out. I even fell asleep at 8 pm Thursday night and I am a night person! I am too far behind to catch up with comments on everybody's blogs (my Google Reader count right now is 191) but I have been peeking in. I will try to get to everyone's PhotoHunt post this weekend. Have a great one!!
Comments (23)
That is a lovely photo of your mom. Yes, their passing does leave an empty hole in our lives. But the sorry is also part of the yin and yang of living.
I hope you are feeling better soon. The vog sound yucky. It hasn't been a good spring in Hawaii has it?
Posted by Marta | May 9, 2009 1:16 PM
Posted on May 9, 2009 13:16
That's a wonderful photo, what a beautiful smile she has. I can understand why it's one of your favorites. Hope the vog goes away and things calm down for you soon.
Posted by Annie | May 9, 2009 2:14 PM
Posted on May 9, 2009 14:14
Such a very special posting, Girasoli! Thanks for sharing. Mothers are very special, aren't they? Hope you are feeling better soon - think of your count down! Menehune
Posted by menehune | May 9, 2009 3:16 PM
Posted on May 9, 2009 15:16
What a wonderful photo of your mom and sister. I also went to the post you did about her before and that was so touching. Such beautiful photographs of a beautiful person.
Thanks for visiting mine and yes you're correct that my mom was wearing a crown in the Christmas shot I posted. That makes me smile and the other thing about the shot I included that made me smile was my mom was wearing her nice new night robe at Christmas dinner. It was a fancy one she got as a gift and after Church she changed into her robe to be more comfortable for Christmas dinner. It was as nice as any dress but still funny that she was at the dining room table with a fancy Christmas dinner and all the trimmings wearing her robe, that was so mom.
Posted by Carver | May 9, 2009 3:23 PM
Posted on May 9, 2009 15:23
What a great photo - they look so happy!
Posted by Charlotte | May 9, 2009 4:17 PM
Posted on May 9, 2009 16:17
So sorry you have to spend Mothers day with out your Mom...Your pic is beautiful!
Posted by colleen | May 9, 2009 4:35 PM
Posted on May 9, 2009 16:35
Lovely picture of your mum!
Posted by Carin | May 9, 2009 8:21 PM
Posted on May 9, 2009 20:21
girasoli, that is a lovely photo of your mom and sister, I can see why it is one of your favorites.
I am so glad the trade wind has picked up and the vog is gone. My allergies have been acting up.
Hope things calm down for you.
Posted by candi | May 9, 2009 8:47 PM
Posted on May 9, 2009 20:47
That really is a beautiful photo.
Posted by azahar | May 9, 2009 10:01 PM
Posted on May 9, 2009 22:01
Great pictures. This is a day when I remember mom's quality of making each of us feel special.
Posted by Michael | May 10, 2009 3:22 AM
Posted on May 10, 2009 03:22
That's a lovely photo. What a great memory to have.
The vog is one thing about Hawai'i that I don't miss. Hope things clear up soon. I'm having my own issues with allergies here in Washington. Ugh!
Have a wonderful week.
Posted by Pink Monkey | May 10, 2009 3:33 AM
Posted on May 10, 2009 03:33
Hi Girasoli, this is a beautiful photo of your mom and sister. I love her smile in this photo! The VOG sounds awful. I hope that it goes away soon for you and that the end of the school year craziness calms down and you can start thinking Italy thoughts!
Take care G! Hope you feel better soon.
Posted by Kathy (Trekcapri) | May 10, 2009 5:25 AM
Posted on May 10, 2009 05:25
What a wonderful photo of your mum. Such a delightful smile. Happy weekend
Posted by jams O'Donnell | May 10, 2009 7:41 AM
Posted on May 10, 2009 07:41
Great shot!
Hopefully the vog and work craziness will clear soon and you can get on with life! LOL Have a great day!
Posted by Jerry | May 10, 2009 9:09 AM
Posted on May 10, 2009 09:09
That would be my favorite picture too, she looks so happy and pleasant. So far I haven't lost my mother yet, but she is 81 and I know that the empty place will be here far too soon.
http://healingmagichands.wordpress.com/2009/05/09/photohunt-in-memory/
Posted by healingmagichands | May 10, 2009 9:19 AM
Posted on May 10, 2009 09:19
What a joyful smile your mom had! Thanks for sharing this wonderful photo.
Vog sounds dreadful - hope you are feeling better soon :)
Posted by Anne | May 10, 2009 12:13 PM
Posted on May 10, 2009 12:13
What a beautiful smile! Your Mom looks so happy, I can see why you would cherish this photo.
I hope you're free of the VOG now, and feeling better.
Posted by sandrac | May 10, 2009 1:56 PM
Posted on May 10, 2009 13:56
Thanks everyone! My mom did have a beautiful smile.
Carver, I didn't even notice! She looked dressed up to me.
Michael, yes she did. I only wish she realized just how special she was to all of us and knew how much she is missed.
No vog this weekend but it is supposed to return tomorrow. After a weekend of rest, I am energized again. 4 more weeks of work/school!!
Posted by girasoli | May 10, 2009 5:31 PM
Posted on May 10, 2009 17:31
Beatiful picture! :)
Posted by Leslie | May 10, 2009 8:16 PM
Posted on May 10, 2009 20:16
This is such a sweet photo of your mom; I can see why it's one of your favorites.
I hope things improve for you. The end of the school year is always so hectic but think of your Italian days coming up soon.
Posted by María I. | May 11, 2009 7:09 AM
Posted on May 11, 2009 07:09
What a sweet tribute you made to your mom... it is clear she was much loved and is much missed..
Posted by dana | May 11, 2009 4:34 PM
Posted on May 11, 2009 16:34
Oh, what a beautiful smile on your mothers face. I love this picture and can see why you do. I also went to your previous post, and read that one too. What a darling little girl she was. I know is must be so hard, when this holiday comes around, I still have my mom, but lost my father, when I was only 24, and I still miss him every day.
I wondered were you had been, I have missed seeing you on your blog, so I sure hope you are feeling better. I know how that vog can get you down.
Thanks for your sweet comments about my mom,
Get to feeling better,
Sandra
Posted by Sandra Alexander | May 11, 2009 6:06 PM
Posted on May 11, 2009 18:06
Late again, but what a beautiful photo! Mother's Day means it is summer to me!
Posted by Palma | May 12, 2009 3:58 PM
Posted on May 12, 2009 15:58