Hug your mothers on Mothers Day

[mcphotography]

Some of you knew that my grandmother went into the hospital last year on Mothers Day and we've had a lot of ups and downs with her health since then. I made a really fun drive back to Maryland last July 4th and on the way I stopped by to see my grandmother in the nursing home. She was in her mid 80s and this is the last photo I have of her while she lived. It's hard to see someone you've always viewed as so strong be in such a weak state. My mother reminds me so much of my grandmother, the strength, the wisdom, she is definately my grandmothers daughter.

Well I've shared with a few of you, but my grandmother, Alberta Denkins, left us 2 Sundays ago. I take comfort in the fact that she's no longer suffering but as Mothers Day approaches it's a bittersweet time. I would always call her and she would always say "is that my Donnie". My son is my namesake, and it gave me so much joy to hear her say "where's my other Donnie". On my last trip home I gave her a portrait I took of my son and my mom told me she would say "my Donnie's watching over me" every night before she went to sleep.

Anyways, I miss her very much and it hurts alot. I have talked to my mother everyday since grandma passed and my mom is holding on but I know and feel that she's not herself right now...I try to console her but I know it will get easier as time goes by...she just retired last year and moved from Maryland to North Carolina to be closer to grandma.

Well, to all of my TPF family, hug your mothers and grandmothers (and heck even your mother in laws ok ok that may be taking it too far ) because life goes by so fast, sometimes it's good to just sit still with the ones we love and cherish those special moments.

Now back to our normal photography programming

[idnurse41]

Donnie what a great tribute to your grandmother and mother as well. Sometimes we take things for granted and forget the little things that really matter.
Thanks for sharing:)
Pam

[mcphotography]

Thanks Pam

[Bella]

Thanks Donnie, for reminding us all how precious, and unpredictable, life can be. You are a lucky man to have your grandmother in your life as long as you did.

-Cindy

[mcphotography]

thanks Cindy...it was a blessing having her around for such a long time and for my son to know her and to be a part of her life, i really could not ask for more.

[janetg]

donnie - i'm so sorry - sending a hug your way as well!

[mcphotography]

thanks Janet.... always make things better