My Mum by onewing

My Mum

Earlier this year I posted a photo of my Dad on his birthday so I thought I would include one of my Mum today on what would have been her birthday.

Mum passed away 23 years ago but I still miss her and think about her often.

In this photo I think she is about 22 years old.

Early next year I am going to put together a photo book of family photos and I am in the process at the moment of scanning all the photos, as some will need restoring. It will be quite a job I am sure, but I am looking forward to starting the project.
We never forget our mothers! Good luck with your book :)
December 3rd, 2017  
A lovely image of your mum as a young lady.
December 3rd, 2017  
What a lovely idea and a beautiful photo.
December 3rd, 2017  
A lovely image and a great idea about the photo book.
December 3rd, 2017  
She looks a lovely young woman. Nice outfit too - I especially like the buttons. It must be about 20 years since my Mum passed on to.

December 3rd, 2017  
Lovely photo, great idea to do a family album in a photo book.
December 3rd, 2017  
awww. mums are very special people. I miss my mum too.
December 3rd, 2017  
A really lovely photo of your Mum Babs, very special :)
December 3rd, 2017  
A beautiful image. Forever special.
December 3rd, 2017  
Seems you missed your mum when she was still at a tender age. And that is very sad. I'm sure your mum is very proud of you even today. Lovely picture and lady.
December 3rd, 2017  
A beautiful portrait Babs -- very special -- good luck with your mammoth task of gathering together photos for a family album !
December 3rd, 2017  
Very worth doing. My Dad has been scanning in old photographs from the late 1800's as well as throughout the last century from old family snaps. It's a wonderful and rewarding thing to do.
December 3rd, 2017  
It's a great idea as photos can end up damaged - I spent a few weeks scanning all my albums a while back, hard work but worth it! Your mum looks lovely - and we always have a special place in our hearts for them
December 3rd, 2017  
Lovely photo of your mom, what a great idea to do a photo book!
December 3rd, 2017  
I've been thinking about doing the same with my old family photos, but thinking is as far as I've managed to get :)
December 3rd, 2017  
Wonderful old Photograph...Fav
December 3rd, 2017  
This is really lovely, Babs.
December 3rd, 2017  
How lovely to have this. I/my brothers have such photos of our parents; much valued.
December 3rd, 2017  
A nice smile and lovely portrait of your mum, the book is such a good idea, must admit I wouldn’t know where to start!
December 3rd, 2017  
Such a great portrait shot of your lovely mom...Sounds like a big project that brings you joy :)
December 3rd, 2017  
What a beautiful woman your Mum was.
December 3rd, 2017  
A beautiful lady.
December 3rd, 2017  
A lovely portrait of your mum
December 3rd, 2017  
Great photo of a photo. She looks a kindly soul...
December 3rd, 2017  
Lovely photo of your Mum. They are all so special and precious.
December 3rd, 2017  
A beautiful portrait and lovely tribute.
December 3rd, 2017  
good project Barbara....love the photo of your Mum. I have ideas of doing this. I have various family histories I have done, but a book solely on photos of the family is a great idea. Archival inks and paper...a book should outlast many new technology changes.
December 3rd, 2017  
Lovely image of your Mum, and a lovely tribute.
December 3rd, 2017  
What a lovely photograph!
December 3rd, 2017  
So nice to retain old family photos and this is a lovely portrait of your mum, what a wonderful project to sort out Babs the resulting book will be a great family keepsake and well worth all your efforts:)


December 3rd, 2017  
what a treasured keepsake .
December 3rd, 2017  
This is so nice. I am struck by the detailing on her suit. Very ?fifties I think.
December 3rd, 2017  
What a lovely photo of your mother.
December 3rd, 2017  
A lovely photo, one to treasure
December 4th, 2017  
I think you favor her! She looks like a delightful person- and very stylish too. These shots are such treasures. I'm sure your book will be wonderful.
December 4th, 2017  
Beautiful momma you have!! She looks so young!
December 4th, 2017  
So young and beautiful. It sounds like quite a project you are taking on next year.
December 4th, 2017  
Beautiful photo of your mother! So special! :-)
December 4th, 2017  
Lovely photo to remember your Mom by.
December 4th, 2017  
that is a lovely portrait of your mum. That is a big task you are going to do, enjoy the ride. I'm sure it will be fantastic when you have finished it
December 4th, 2017  
@gilbertwood @dide @josiegilbert @littleconnie @jeneurell @inthecloud5 @gq @hermann @365projectorgjenfurj @sangwann @beryl @lyndamcg @radiogirl @merrelyn @tonygig @mittens @s4sayer @craftymeg @casablanca @seattlite @ludwigsdiana @henrir @carolmw @peadar @flowerfairyann @pyrrhula @hrs @claudiet @fbailey @pcoulson @lesip @jessikapanteleios @suzanne234 @olivetreeann @kwind @888rachel @gaylewood @kathiecb @louisanoffke Thanks, it will be a huge task to put the photo book together. I have photos going back to great grandparents so lots to scan. I do a photo book of my 365 photos at the end of each year so have had a bit of experience putting it all together, but I haven't had to scan and restore my 365 photos.
My Mum was a very kind person. She was a hard worker and spent her life looking after everybody. She was a nurse until my father died when I was three years old and then she bought a grocers shop and ran that so she could earn a living and look after my sister and myself at the same time. Even as a grocer she still delivered a few babies in the neighbourhood when the midwife didn't turn up in time.
December 4th, 2017  
@helenm2016 Thanks Helen. This photo was taken in the late 1930s. Mum was very modern.
December 4th, 2017  
@casablanca When I was small Mum always reminded me of Celia Johnson which is why my favourite movie of all time was Brief Encounter I suppose.
December 4th, 2017  
@onewing
TYF telling us a little more about your lovely mother. She sounds as if she was a real star. Mine too. Let's ever and always be thankful for them.
December 4th, 2017  
I can see why! Beautiful lady.
December 4th, 2017  
This is a gorgeous picture. Your mum was beautiful. One of my many retirement projects is to sort old photos ( of which I have boxes full) and put them into albums. Most of my retirement projects revolve around photography.
December 7th, 2017  
What a lovely photo. I love the way your mum is looking so directly and openly at the camera. Makes me feel I would love to talk to her.
December 8th, 2017  
Lovely photo of a beautiful lady
December 10th, 2017  
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