My mother, Sylvia, born 10/11/14
Atlantic City, 1936
Yesterday was 10/11/12. I like dates that go in a row. A former colleague of mine was born on 1/23/45 and though we don't work together anymore, I still remember his birthday. What would have been my mother's 98th birthday was yesterday, this year on a date that went in order.
This is one of my favorite pictures of my mother. Here she appears not to have a care in the world. It was summer and she was twenty-two years old and enjoying a vacation in Atlantic City. In ten years she would meet my father and four years later I would be born. In the interim there would be a horrific World War, but that was unknown on this summer day.
My mother died in 1990, too young and too soon. Not a day goes by when I don't think of her and have a thought or experience I want to share with her. Though she was shy she made friends easily and had a wonderful circle of women friends. I know she would have liked the blog world and delighted in meeting new friends around the world. She would have marveled at the wonders that were no farther than a few clicks away.
Mom, this one's for you, on days where the numbers go all in a row, and days where numbers and life are scattered and have no order. Thanks for all you gave me. How lucky could I get!
18 comments
What a beautiful photo and homage to your mother! It's obvious she raised a wonderful daughter.
What a fun birthdate and what a nice tribute to your mom. Our grandson was born 9/6/96.... I thought that was lucky at the time.....if if makes it in the Olympics one day, I will really think it was a lucky birthday. Have a good week. Hugs
Wonderful photo of your lovely mother! And, an awesome birth date!
Your tribute to your Mother was a wonderful one. I know you must miss her. Nice to have such beauiful memories of her. I always say we never loose those we love because we always hold them close in our hearts.
What a touching post ... and a great photo!
I can sure identify with "those moments" you instinctively want to share with your mom.
...just realized, our moms were the same age when they had us.
Have yourself a beautiful day, my friend!
She was a beautiful woman and obviously quite a good mom cuz look at what a sweet, caring, hard-working individual you are!
What a lovely memory of your mother!
Sending hugs, Nellie
She was a snappy dresser as well!
Love this post, I missed my dad when he passed away but not nearly as much as I missed my mom. It has been 17 years and I still miss her, think of her every day and so thankful for having her as my mom. I love that you remember her with love and loyalty. Love the photo as well.....:-)Hugs
What a beautiful tribute to your beautiful Mom:) I miss mine too! Have a blessed day, I know your Mom is smiling at this post from her Heavenly home! HUGS!
Simply beautiful. Both the photo and your tribute.
Very nice! Days that go in a row are fun.
I still miss my Mom and she's been gone for 5 years this year.
M :)
Dear Buttercup, I think we never really get over the lose of our parents. A friend of mine said when her mother died, "a little girl died too" We become the older generation when our parents pass. I loved the photo of your mother, you described her perfectly. xoxo, Susie
What a beautiful tribute to your mother. Thank you for your kind words on my blog, friend.
I enjoyed this loving tribute to your mother. What a lovely photo of her to cherish. Wishing you a nice and relaxing day.
That's a lovely photo and fun fact of the date! I know what you mean and miss my mother a lot also. It's good to have nice memories!
wonderful photo of a beautiful lady :) I'm blessed I've my mom and I know how she misses hers, I miss my grandma too. my grandma was born on the same year as your mom, but she died sooner in 1984. I hope they meet in Heaven and have some tea :) xxo
my niece was born on 03.30.96 ;)
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