Tuesday, October 2, 2012

October 2, Calaca

So this is my second Calaca in the October series.  I love October!
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Today I honor my mother.  It is her birthday.  She is strong, smart, talented, and beautiful.  I am super excited because she is coming with my sister to visit tomorrow.  This is one of those times where I feel like a little girl desperately wanting my mother to come and comfort me.  My mother is also a cancer survivor.  She was diagnosed with Hodgkin s Lymphoma four years ago and has been in full remission.  I remember the pictures my sister took of her shaved head - especially the ones where they are laughing after having given my mom a very cool mohawk.  At the time, I was pregnant and couldn't travel to be at my mother's side.  It was hard.  I think I have a better understanding now than I ever could have about the kind of struggle my mom endured.   I am so looking forward to her visit, but I am also already sad that she will have to leave.

6 comments:

  1. Beautiful with such a serene look.
    Happy birthday to your mom!
    Adriana

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  2. She is so very soulful and beautiful.

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  3. querido,
    cómo llenar mi alma. que le rodea con la madre de amor todos los días del año. tan precioso para estar compartiendo con ustedes octubre.
    xoxoxoxo

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  4. Beautiful. Happy Birthday to your mom and enjoy your time together.

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  5. It is wonderful that you have this time to spend with your Mother. May you enjoy each moment. Lovely lacala.

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  6. Cherish the days you have with your mom and sister.
    Nicole/Beadwright

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