Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there! Although some of our own mothers are deceased, they are still a part of us, aren't they?
This is one of my favorite pictures. It's my mom, my dad, brother Mike and me. It was taken around 1957-1958 in Fort Morgan, Colorado. We were on one of our summer vacation trips visiting relatives. My two much-older sisters were both in college at that time, so they didn't come along with us.
My mother and I are wearing the ever-so-popular "Mother/Daughter Dresses" which were very "in" at that time. My mother sewed them herself and I thought they were quite special.
We look like the All American Happy Family, don't we? It's hard to believe that just about five years later, my parents divorced. Dad pretty much abandoned us. Mom did the best she could, being thrown into an entirely different life than she wanted, or ever envisioned.
There's so much more to the story, and a great deal will be included in my book.
"You don't always get everything you want in this life." -- Rubyism
That's a great picture :)
ReplyDeleteMy parents seemed perfectly happy to me, right up until the moment they told me they were getting divorced. Thankfully, I think it was about as amicable as divorce can get.
Becky, you look like your dear mom. probably most of us share the same divorce memories. Cling to the good memories.
ReplyDeleteDear Becky...Great photo. I'm sad your father made the choices he did. Divorce always has a huge impact on children. But, as Linda said, cherish the good memories , like the vacation, and, just the fact that you have life! Hope you have a wonderful day today, dear Becky. Sincerely, Susan
ReplyDeleteLovely photo!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry for the divorce of your parents...
My parents also divorced, but I was four at the time so to me it's something natural, cause I don't really remember them together.
Hope you're having a wonderful Monther's Day!
Happy Mother's Day, Becky!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you had some good memories of your father before he left. My mother grew up in a similar situation. I can't wait to read about it in your book. :)
Hello Rachel! How glad I am you stopped by and left a comment! It's strange how many married couples just "play the part", or stay married "for the kids". I'm glad your parents' divorce wasn't too terribly traumatic. Have a beautiful day and week!
ReplyDeleteHi Linda. Thanks for the words of wisdom! I can always count on you for them, can't I? I do try to keep those joyful memories closest to my heart. How can I follow my bliss, if I don't? ..hey, this is good stuff...think I'll put it in my book! :D
ReplyDeleteAlso, I can see my mother's expressions sometimes when I look in the mirror!
Hi Sweet Suan! Yes, my dad made a lot of poor choices in his life, but fortunately we were able to reconnect again before he died. (that's my story in the Chicken Soup divorce book. I blogged about it before, but I don't remember if you read it or commented on it. Sorry!)
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, so much about those childhood vacations made me who I am today, I believe.....It'll be in the book! (am I good at teasers, or what?!)
Hello Estrella! I'm so happy to "see" you here again! (and thanks for becoming my follower!)
ReplyDeleteThank you, too, for your empathy. Your parents' divorce sounds similar to Rachel's, in the "not too traumatic" sense....
Have a fabulous day and week!
Hi Janel. Happy Mother's Day to you, too!
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, some wonderful memories for the first 8 or 9 years of my life. I'm sorry your mom grew up in a similar situation.
Yep...it's gonna be In The Book! :)
Happy Mother's Day Becky and regardless of the status of your parents' relationship, I'm sure they both loved you dearly and that is truly what counts. Happy day, XXMollye
ReplyDeleteHi Mollye! Thank you! That is definitely something to remember. I know that my dad did love me....in his own, selfish kind of way.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Linda...I see your face in your mother's. The picture is so "my time" too...amazing those "50s and 60's"!! Have a nice day...
ReplyDeleteHi Claudia! Thanks! I, too, just love the old pictures. Doesn't it seem funny, that years from now, people will look at our pictures and laugh at how we dressed, and our hair styles, etc??!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful family picture! I remember the mother/daughter dresses too. Very sweet.
ReplyDeleteHi Daisy! Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh--I miss one day of checking blogs and look what I missed! I love it! You are adorable as is your family!!!
ReplyDeleteAwwww, thanks, Tam!!
ReplyDeleteMothers always live on through so many different memories and secret treasures passed on through generations!!!
ReplyDeleteI am glad you linked this as one of your favorite posts!!!