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Aunt Pat and Mom

That’s my tiny mom, being hugged by her big sister way back when. Or perhaps she’s being throttled by her big sister?

Man, they were a pair. Best friends and true love their whole entire lives.

January 18 marks another year of my mother’s passing. That’s all I want to say about that, except that I miss you, mumsy.

I’m having a lot of complicated feelings today but I’m feeling a lot of gratitude for mom and for Dr. King, whose day we’re marking, too.

Hatred paralyzes life; love releases it. Hatred confuses life; love harmonizes it. Hatred darkens life; love illuminates it.

5 Comments

  1. Γ…sta on January 18, 2010 at 7:05 pm

    I know how I feel you feel. I obviously didn’t know your mom, but through you I’ve had a chance to learn a tiny bit about her. Are you wearing her fantastic bracelet today? Let’s blow a kiss to our moms… Hugs, Beckygirl!



  2. Darling Andrew on January 18, 2010 at 9:50 pm

    I grow steadily more intimate with my folks as the time passes and I clearly see them in my movements, habits and desire. You’re the spirit and image of your mom, Becky.
    I LOVE you..



  3. LJ on January 19, 2010 at 11:09 am

    Hugs dear girl. Jan. 7th marked the 10th anniversary of my dad’s passing (have I written that before here?), and although I’ve grown past the lump in my throat I can’t pass the day without thinking of him.



  4. Hannah on January 20, 2010 at 2:52 am

    My Great Grandma passed away a month ago. On Saturday it’s her Thanksgiving service. Back on November 5th it was a year since my Grandma died. πŸ™

    On a lighter note of sorts, last week was a year since my friend tried to commit suicide – now he’s dealing with the issues and talking to a counsellor person – he’s getting stuff sorted and life is going on πŸ™‚ It’s not really a “celebration” you want to think about but just comparing whats happened in the year makes the difference.



  5. cloudy on January 21, 2010 at 10:53 am

    How did I miss this?? What an amazing photo and it warms my hear to know the closeness she shared with her sister. A toast to love.