06/13/2025
For those of you that don't know, I lost my Mom recently. 2 months ago today to be exact. She was only 63 and in seemingly perfect health, so to say we were in shock would be an accurate statement. To say we still are would be just as true.
With my photography, she was my biggest fan. Quite literally, she loved and shared every photo i posted, and held "top-fan" status on FB the first and longest running. She encouraged me at every turn. And right now it feels unnatural to be moving on with "normal life". Living through every capturable moment without her.
But I still feel her cheering me on. And with the brood of family she brought me into, and wonderful friends i have met along the way, I am blessed beyond measure with support. I have been so grateful for the many beautiful distractions.
I thought it would be hard going back to work, and it is. But it also keeps me busy and brings me so much peace. She's everywhere with me. She gifted me a quilt top from a great-auntie, that's now my favorite patchwork quilt to pose families with. It's got all the best colors! To the pillows she taught me how to sew for my all white Christmas pj scene.
I am so grateful for the time we did have, and so so sad for the time we have lost. But for now I will cherish the fond memories. And soak up capturing other people memories. Because I know that's what she would encourage me to do.
*Picture from my Mom's garden, my favorite place to visit her
