Bron's Photoblog
my mum and dad
Posted by Bron (Canberra, Australia) on 27 August 2007 in People & Portrait.
my dad had a stroke and couldn't speak for 27 years - he was paralysed on his right side. He learned to draw with his left hand and did many drawings. Mum cared for him until hs death 10 years ago.
Soph from Enghien, Belgium
This is a wonderful photo. I'm always moved when I see photos like this. My father died 11 years ago, but he didn't look in bad health. Everything was happening inside and he was so alive outside! Thank you for this photo and for the explainations, They really look so much in love! I would have like to see my parents together as they were old with grey hair, but my father was 40 when he died, I just knew him like a father, with his kindness and autority, it's very hard to imagine how he would have been with me as I'm an adult.
27 Aug 2007 6:31am
@Soph: Oh Soph I'm so sorry to hear of the sad early loss of your precious father. My dad was so ill for so long - he was 52 when he had the stroke. We were very fortunate to have him for many years beyond that but they were hard years for him. Keep those precious memories of your father. His love for you lives on in you.
Manuela Photography from Hainburg, Germany
Very soft and touching portrait. Your Mum's face is full of tenderness & love.
Thanks for sharing such a personal part of your life with us.
27 Aug 2007 7:40am
@Manuela Photography: Thanks so much for your kind reponse Manuela.
@Lorraine: Thanks.
@Walt: A pleasure Walt.
Lala from Long Sault, Canada
Thank you for sharing. What a loving portrait...
Is it hard to reflect on these photos? I lost my dad too early and I treasure his photos but I do not know if I could share them openly, I still have a hard time, even all these years later.
27 Aug 2007 3:19pm
@Lala: I think it might be easier if a loved one had a long life Lala - any life which ends too early will bring pain with a sense of unfairness. My dad was a photographer by occupation so sharing photos is very natural for our family and he lived just as long as he wanted to after his severe illness. My memories are very happy.
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
A very nice addition to your recent family retrospective, Bron. Blessings to you and your loved ones.
27 Aug 2007 3:39pm
@Viewfinder: Thank you for your blessings Viewfinder!
tyan from Singapore
thank you for sharing with us.Your mom still exuberates gracefulness and calmness in this picture. Love must have kept her going.Thanks again Bron!:)
27 Aug 2007 4:27pm
@tyan: A pleasure tyan!
@jump: Thank you jump - your visits are so welcome!
amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada
Heartwarming image Bron!! Thank you for sharing such a special moment with all of us.
27 Aug 2007 5:37pm
@amy: I feel it's all part of life's passages and relationships thank you for sharing my happy moments with me!!
Julio Pulido from Barcelona - Sant Boi, Spain
Una foto llena de ternura, amor y dedicación.
27 Aug 2007 8:55pm
@Julio Pulido: Gracias por su comentario pensativo Julio
@Rebecca: Fantastic comment Rebecca!
Rags from Plano, United States
You can see the love in your mom's eyes. Thank you for sharing with us this very touching part of you.
28 Aug 2007 3:47am
@Rags: A pleasure Rags - thanks for visiting.
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Very beautiful photographs over the last 3 days Bron. This is a very moving and so full of love, a wonderful dedication to your parents.
28 Aug 2007 4:03pm
@MaryB: Thank you very much Mary. It's a time for remembering...
@Pedram: Thanks Pedram! :)
@Nadia: You're so kind - thanks Nadia!
