Those were the Days...
Yesterday I posted a picture of a Pepsi can sitting next to my computer. It was part of the #30SummerDays photo challenge. A friend noticed the picture of Richard and me in the little heart-shaped frame next to my Pepsi and wondered if I have ever shared that on my blog. I don't remember if I have. But this picture was taken in better days. This was Thanksgiving day 2004. I had recovered from a severely broken leg and we didn't yet know that Richard would have emergency heart surgery in December of that very year. We had eaten Thanksgiving lunch at my youngest son's house and we were having Thanksgiving dinner (supper) at our adopted daughter Heather's house. You can see Marvin in the back. Heather snapped this shot of Richard and me. And it has been one of my favorite pictures over the years. He has lost so much weight since this was taken and really aged...but then so have I. Isn't it crazy what the years will do to us. I still think of myself as looking this way. And then I look in the mirror and wonder 'who is that old woman who is looking back at me?'
Thanks Myra for asking about the picture....
That is a sweet picture of the two of you, Paula! I'm sure lots of good memories from times gone by. It is hard to realize we are getting older until we do catch that look in the mirror or we see how hold kids around us are getting and then realize we are that much older too.
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Isn't that the truth!
DeleteWhat a great picture. I don't have that many pictures of my husband and I - probably because I'm usually the one taking the pictures. It's amazing what 10 years can do when you are dealing with a serious illness. He looks so different and yet the same. You can certainly see the love - this deserves that heart-shaped frame.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lisa. Yes 10 years of illness will make a person change....we both have gotten older because of it
DeleteYou both looked wonderful but 10 years IS a long time....Heck 10 years ago we all weighed less, had less gray hairs and less wrinkles.....you are not old.....you are aging to perfection!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Wendy. I will try to remember that!
DeleteLovely and loving picture of the two of you. Photos are a great memory jogger. I can’t remember the last time I had prints done. Now, most of mine are on my computer. Each year my daughter has a calendar made with photos from all during the year. That’s nice to have.
ReplyDeleteI usually say ugh or yuck when I catch a glimpse of myself in the mirror.
Isn't it too bad that we, as women, are so hard on ourselves. I do the same thing!
DeleteI'm loving your 30 days of summer posts! I also love this photo and your story. I believe pictures are so important, especially when it comes to caregiving. I just hate the fact that I rarely get any with me and TheHubs together. So, cherish all the pictures you can, share them with anyone who asks about them, keep those memories alive. <3
ReplyDeleteI understand how chronic illness changes a person, war changes a person, even caregiving changes a person. I recently did a little comparison on my blog of a before/after shot of both TheHubs and I. In case you missed it, you can see it here: http://caringforaveteran.wordpress.com/2014/03/27/before-and-after/
Take care and keep those posts and images coming! <3
Jamie Dement (LadyJai)
Be Positive in Life and Writing
Caring for My Veteran
I will wander over and check out you post..(I think I read it though) Yes caregiving does change us as well
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DeleteThat is a sweet picture of you both. And I realize how I've avoided pictures in the last few years. It's not the way we should feel about ourselves. Your post makes me think I need to get some impromptu family photos and not worry about how much Hub and I have changed.
ReplyDeleteThank you...and yes take those pictures today! You will never regret it if something horrible were to happen
DeleteThank you, thank you for sharing this, Paula! I can see why this candid moment has become a favorite. Richard has this wonderfully proud expression, and you ... so in love with your Mister.
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DeleteIt is such a nice photo and you have quite a vivid memory of the time it was taken!
ReplyDeleteThank you Fancy....
DeleteSweet picture. Sometimes when I see myself in the mirror I wonder where I went and who is this woman looking at me.
ReplyDeleteI see my mother looking back!
DeleteHi Paula .. it's a lovely photo .. and I'm so pleased you have one you like that you've posted for us to see ..
ReplyDeleteSo much water has passed under the bridge .. but you shine through .. with thoughts - cheers Hilary
I am glad that I have lots of pictures of the 'way we were'.
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