In just a few days my mother will turn 77, and today we spent the afternoon at the
Fuller Craft Museum, admiring the dynamic quilt exhibit and the other handcrafted pieces -- furniture, glass, pottery, textiles. We had lunch in the Cafe surrounded by a group of Red Hat ladies, and Mom pondered whether she would ever want to join a group like that. According to the Red Hat website, they "enjoy life to the fullest"... and they do "exactly what they wish to do." I would say Mom's got all that covered already.
I took this photo of her at the museum today, and I think it embodies exactly who she is -- leaning in to take a closer look, curious about life, surrounding herself with beautiful things, and strong and steady, even though now she may need a cane to help her along the way. Happy birthday and much much love, Mom!
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I really LOVE both your comment and the photo. When I saw it I remembered when your mom drove a BUNCH of us to Boston to see, I think the Van Gogh exhibit. What fun, all of us crammed into the red VW bus.
ReplyDeleteCheers, Pam
I adore this photograph. What a fabulous mom.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great photo and THAT'S AN AWESOME GRANDMA! Love it, love it, love it!
ReplyDeleteI talked to Mom today and SHE said that you were BAD to take this picture. You're great Lucy. And I feel blessed to share our mom with you, Dorothy, and Tom. Happy Birthday Mama!
ReplyDeleteLove this. Love your blog post. My Mom is 79 and I believe she would get along wonderfully with your Mom.
ReplyDeleteI don't know your mom, but Happy Happy Birthday. This is a photo to treasure!
ReplyDelete(and when I grow up, I want to be just like your mom!)