Saturday, October 26, 2013

My mom and I celebrate long ago

Yes, lo these many years ago, when I was 18 and a senior in high school, I was awarded a full tuition scholarship to the college of my choice and my mom and I were ecstatic. Hugging and jumping for joy. I was blessed with a great mom and a great dad too, and I dearly miss them.

34 comments:

Gardener on Sherlock Street said...

Yes, that's a reason to celebrate! Yea!!! Fun to look back at those happy moments in photos.

Shelly said...

How wonderful! Pure joy!

Anonymous said...

what a wonderful memory keeper this photo is, so spontaneous, so beautiful and what did you take in college?

Nellie said...

What an accomplishment to receive a full-tuition scholarship! It would appear that you have used your abilities very wisely.

Debby@Just Breathe said...

What a sweet memory, sounds like you were blessed.

Sharon said...

What a cute photo! I am still so very close to my mom, and so thankful that she's still here. We have been best friends for a very long time. And, as your photo shows, there's nothing quite like those times when something I do makes Mom happy!

GOD BLESS!

Librarian said...

Lovely pictures of two lovely ladies, thank you for sharing these! I, too, feel very grateful for having the wonderful parents I have.

Buttercup said...

I love these pictures. What a special moment to have a dream come true. I think one of the great blessings of life are caring parents.

Joyful said...

What terrific pictures. How wonderful that you received a scholarship to the university of your choice. I'm sure both parents were very proud of you.

Wanda said...

Mom's...your picture of celebration with your's is priceless. Celebrating those things in life with a Mom is so precious. I have many memories of celebrations with my mom, but now she been gone over 20 years, and I miss her every day.

Southhamsdarling said...

Lovely memory and lovely photos of you and your mum. I was also blessed with such loving parents and I miss them very much.

It's Just Dottie said...

I just know it was just wonderful!!!
Smiles, Dottie

Nancy/BLissed-Out Grandma said...

How nice that this moment was caught in photos!

Ruth Hiebert said...

These pictures show a very happy time and now serve to bring back so many memories for you.

Lynda said...

Isn't it wonderful to have those memories preserved in pictures?!!! You can feel the emotions all over again just viewing the photo. What a wonderful blessing to have college paid for.

Susan said...

Ohhhhhh, Terra. Sweet photos and even sweeter memories.

I know what you mean. I miss my Mama and Daddy, too. We are always children in their eyes, I'm sure.

One day we will all hug again. Susan

Michelle said...

What a great memory!

W-S Wanderings said...

Such joy in these memories!

Hugs...

Tammy@T's Daily Treasures said...

That was a happy day! Congrats to you! Great photo memories. Best wishes, Tammy

Anonymous said...

How wonderful to love and be loved by your parents. I didn't always feel this way, so when I see other people's pictures of those moments, it strikes me as really special.

Julia said...

Thanks for your comment on my blog.

What a precious moment that was for you and your family. Congratulations on such an achievement. I can see that your mom was very proud and overjoyed at your having successfully been awarded full tuition. She still would be very proud of you today.

Enjoy your last week in October.
JB

Draffin Bears said...

Lovely memories and photo of you and your dear Mother.
You did indeed both have much to celebrate!
Thanks for visiting me and as for the weather here in NZ - they have been having snow down then South Island which is really rare for this time of the year.
I live in the North Island where the weather is considerably warmer, in fact we have noticed people in swimming in the sea. I will wait until it gets warmer though.
Happy new week
hugs
Carolyn

Anonymous said...

Hi Terra, Such precious photos of you and your Mom. After our parents are gone, the pictures and memories mean so very much.

Unknown said...

How sweet that this moment was captured on film. Seriously, the emotion is contagious! I'm sure this photo means even more now.

Thanks so much for sharing.

Karen
Idaho

Sr Crystal Mary Lindsey said...

Its hard to loose a parent, but so good that your memories of them were loving ones. These pics are a lovely reminder also..

Nancy said...

Sweet photos!

Eggs In My Pocket said...

What a sweet photo! How wonderful for you to have such sweet memories!

Art and Sand said...

My mother has been gone for many years, but she is still in my mind daily. I am so glad that she got to see the house we now live in because she loved it.

Grandmother Mary said...

Great photos and memories. Where did you choose to go?

Inger said...

A lovely moment captured. I miss mine too, but they still live in my heart.

Ann said...

You can see how excited you two were. Your picture brings back memories of when I was that age too. My Mama will be 87 next week--daddys been gone quite a while. Thanks for your sweet comment on my ABC Wed post.
Ann

Donna said...

Oh, Terra, I love your photos. What wonderful memories they must evoke. I miss my mom and dad every day, too.... Donna

tina said...

What a wonderful memory and to have pictures! Lucky you and congrats! I also think it neat about your grandfather. I wonder what do invisible zombies look like? Happy Halloween!

Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy said...

This is priceless, especially when we learn what you were celebrating. That is so wonderful that you earned and were rewarded the scholarship.

I love the old car and the roses too.
I'm sure that you do miss your parents very much.

Hugs,

Kathy M.