Here's a young mother with 4 little kids - a third of her family at this point!! I don't have many memories that young, but it looks like she cared how our hair looked!
Mother with Mrs. Vergine, the neighbor and mother of my good friend Judy. This is how I remember my mom growing up! Moms really did wear dresses all day!!
The other consistent memory is of her at the stove!! And until a few months ago, you'd still see her at the stove quite often. Too bad I don't have a photo of her at the sewing machine - or behind the wheel of the car, driving us places.
As my mother declines, it is a time of reflection as well as sorrow. And upon reflection, I am so grateful, not only for a wonderful mother, but for so many good memories - that she made for me!!
