That's my mom. Holding me. She's the same age as I was when I had my first child. And I'm probably no more than a month old. I found this picture when I went brought my kids to visit my grandmother last summer. When I saw it, my heart skipped a beat. The look on my mother's face makes me cry. It is so amazing to be able to see what she looked like as she looked at me with such love. And I know, because now I have my own children, just what that love feels like. And to know that someone feels that love for me, that fierce, all-encompassing, no-matter-what kind of love, is a gift that is so meaningful. It makes me feel stronger, better, more worthwhile. And I am so thankful that this moment was captured so that when I look at it, and I look at my mother today, I can see the legacy of love she feels for me, and how it has always been there and will never change.
6 comments:
Incredible photo! And I love your sharing about motherhood. "No matter what kind of love...." love that. xx
Thanks Akka =). That means a lot to me, especially from you, one of my long-time wise mama friends.
Oh my goodness, that's my little Miksi! What an adorable little peanut you were! It just melts my heart Mik! And a very sweet posting about being a mom!
What a special photo! Your mom looks so beautiful and I can't believe you had such dark hair :) And a lovely post, too.
Loved seeing this photo in person at your lovely new house! It's an amazing picture, and it's so true how priceless it is to be able to actually see a moment like that. I've drawn so much joy from a photo of the Grandma I just lost holding my son while we share a loving look--that's the kind of photo that's truly a treasure. Capturing moments like that for others is truly a gift.
Thanks everyone. It's an honor to hear your reactions/stories. Love you all!
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