Newly engaged and posing for the camera…
My mother stands attractively in front of her parents’ house in Outremont, Quebec.
Little did she know she’d have a son, Daniel, in five years’ time. And a daughter (me!) four years after that!
She’d be married almost 55 years before a stroke took my father’s life… and she was to remain in my life for another decade afterwards, steadfast, loving and true.
I miss you so deeply, mom! ❤
"And where did you learn the art of not lasting long?" "Here", you answered
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She’s beautiful!
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Thanks! I must agree!
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Beautiful post, Ellie!
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Thank you so much, Gerri! xox
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Very beautiful picture Ellie – I remember seeing pictures of my mom with a similar style of dress with the pleats, even the strapped shoes looked familiar, though my mom had to wear an orthopedic shoe, but she did have a pair of “dress-up” shoes like these. Vintage family pictures are the best keepsake.
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Thanks Linda! Oh yes, the best keepsakes for sure! I’m so glad my mom dated this one; she usually did, with a fountain pen of the day.
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My mom had a fountain pen as well Ellie. I can picture it as I write this … black with a gold top. I was fascinated with it when I was young. She rarely used it, but her penmanship was no nice, slanted and perfect next to my thick letters.
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I miss her !
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Aww! Such a good grandson! ❤️
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