Our Parents

Today's Challenge in the 50 Day Gratitude Challenge is to name something that over the passing of time you are more grateful for.
I automatically thought of our parents.
Growing up you see your parents as invincible. You don't see them as growing old, getting sick or even passing away.
However, as time goes by you certainly see them grow older and in most cases face health challenges and in some cases pass away. Tomorrow will mark 19 years since my Dad passed away.
Today Melody and l are grateful for the fact that my Mom is still alive. Her parents are alive and doing well. He is 91 and she is 87.
Her parents help with music for church services we do a couple of times a month at a Seniors Residence here in Edmonton.
With each passing moment in time we are grateful for every day we have with them

[Fisher Family]

Two lovely shots, and a great tribute to your parents. Our parents have a profound effect on our lives, and contribute a great deal to the people that we become. Fav!

Ian

[Granny7(Denise)]

lovely

[Christine Sztukowski]

So special Fav

[Beverley]

Indeed..l very special moments with loved ones. 🌸🙏

[Heather]

A beautiful reflection, Brian, and so wise and true! It's lovely to see you mom and Melody's parents in these photos, and how wonderful that they are still with you! Fav

[Suzanne]

Great shots and tribute to parents.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Parents are a real treasure and I'm thankful I recognized how special mine were at a young age. You also have the extra blessing of having your parents nearby. Jeff's mom is in Texas so we rarely see her except in pictures. Great shots of these special people.

[KWind]

Parents definitely are a blessing! Great portraits!

[Judith Johnson]

What a lovely message of gratitude to your Mum and Melody's parents

[Louise]

What a lovely post :)

[Pyrrhula]

Lovely pic.`s of them.

[Corinne C]

I really enjoyed reading your reflections and admiring your collage. So touching

[Islandgirl]

Great portraits and lovely message!

[Dixie Goode]

My parents are gone now but I was lucky in that we always communicated well, and saying I love you was a daily occurrence

[LManning (Laura)]

Those relationships are so precious.

[Mags]

Such lovely memories in those shots.

[Kathy]

Oh yes, couldn't forget them. It's sad when they're not around anymore.

[Rick]

Lovely memories and photos to remember them by.

[eDorre]

Beautiful tribute!

[Boxplayer]

Marvellous.

[Jessica Eby]

Lovely photos of special people!

[winghong_ho]

Very lovely message.

[Diana]

Such a great narrative and lovely shots.

[Dione Giorgio]

Adorable shots of your parents. Both my parents and Christine's passed away some years ago and we still miss them and talk of them quite often.

[Valerie Chesney]

Beautiful photos & touching tributes... so great to share with us ..

[Jenny]

So very true. I don't think I ever appreciated their wisdom until they were no longer here!
Special tribute to special people.

[Gosia]

Thanks for sharing

[Maxine Lathbury]

Lovely

[Harry J Benson]

Nicely presented

[Renee Salamon]

Lovely shots and sentiments about your folks - love that hat

[Kate]

Loving parents are a treasure

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Very nice.

[Maria]

It's very touching! Lovely shots!

[Bill]

Nice pictures

[Terri]

Such true words. These are wonderful photos.

[Ingrid]

This is so wholesome. Great pictures!

[Bucktree]

Treasured shots.

[Carole Sandford]

Lovely tribute.

[Vesna]

Beautifully done. Your mother and Melody's parents look so good!

[bkb in the city]

@gosia Gosia you're welcome

[bkb in the city]

@365projectmaxine Maxine glad you enjoyed this one

[bkb in the city]

@hjbenson Thanks Harry

[bkb in the city]

@rensala Renee glad you enjoyed this one

[bkb in the city]

@k9photo Yes Kate they certainly are

[bkb in the city]

@mittens Thanks Marilyn

[bkb in the city]

@maria03051 Thank you

[bkb in the city]

@bill_gk Bill glad you like this one

[bkb in the city]

@madamelucy Thanks Terri

[bkb in the city]

@ingy Thanks Ingrid

[bkb in the city]

@dkellogg Yes they certainly are

[bkb in the city]

@carole_sandford Carole glad you enjoyed this one

[bkb in the city]

@vesna0210 Thank you

[bkb in the city]

@fishers Yes Ian they certainly do. Thanks for the fav

[bkb in the city]

@denful Denise glad you enjoyed this

[bkb in the city]

@365projectorgchristine Thanks Christine for the comment and the fav

[bkb in the city]

@beverley365 Thanks Beverley for the comment

[bkb in the city]

@365projectorgheatherb Thanks Heather for the comment and the fav

[bkb in the city]

@ankers70 Thanks Suzanne

[bkb in the city]

@olivetreeann Thanks Ann. We are truly blessed

[bkb in the city]

@kwind Thanks Kim

[bkb in the city]

@roachling Louise glad you enjoyed this one

[bkb in the city]

@pyrrhula Ferry glad you enjoyed this one

[bkb in the city]

@corinnec Corinne glad you enjoyed this one

[bkb in the city]

@radiogirl Thanks Kathy glad you enjoyed this one

[bkb in the city]

@pandorasecho Melody usually talks each day with her Mom

[bkb in the city]

@ljmanning Yes Laura they certainly are

[bkb in the city]

@marlboromaam Yes indeed

[bkb in the city]

@randystreat Yes Kathy it certainly is. It 19 years today that my Dad passed away

[bkb in the city]

@rickster549 Yes Rick they certainly

[bkb in the city]

@edorreandresen Thank you

[bkb in the city]

@boxplayer Thank you

[bkb in the city]

@princessicajessica Thanks Jessica

[bkb in the city]

@wh2021 Thanks Winghong

[bkb in the city]

@ludwigsdiana Thanks Diana

[bkb in the city]

@sangwann Dione l miss my Dad very much

[bkb in the city]

@happysnaps Valerie glad to share this with you

[bkb in the city]

@jenbo Thanks Jenny

[haskar]

Beautiful portraits and lovely narrative. In my youth I was rebellious and everything was "no". The longer I live, the more I understand and appreciate my parents.

[bkb in the city]

@haskar Haskar that is very true

[Pam]

Wonderful narrative, and beautiful photos of your parents.

[bkb in the city]

@pamalama Thanks Pam