My Momma

Uploaded: December 03, 2006

Description

My mother passed away on November 20th, just two weeks from tomorrow, from a short battle with lung cancer. It happened so fast. I will always love her and always miss her. She is my rock. This is a photo of her holding my daughter, Alexa.

Comments

cj patterson December 03, 2006

gorgeous image and one to keep for the ages...

jessica,
you know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers...and know that so many of us here at bp and our group are thinking of you and wishing we oould help you through this traumatic time...please know that we are all sending love and hugs your way. God bless you and your family...i can't imagine the pain your are feeling as my mom is my rock and I would be lost without her...you are strong though and you have gorgeous children and your mom will live on through you and them...

take care sweetie! and remember there are so many of us out here thinking of you!!! - cj #566698

Chastity Abbott December 03, 2006

I agree, this is one priceless image!!!
You are in my thoughts and prayers too!!!!! ((((HUGS)))) #3663026

Michelle R. Kovach December 03, 2006

This is beautiful Jessica! What a wonderful memory from your mom & your daughter! You are in my thoughts & prayers. If you need anything at all please feel free to ask!
Michelle

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This is for you. #3663052

Megan p December 03, 2006

Oh Jessica!!! I do not know what to say... I am so terribly sad for you and your family, I simply cannot imagine... I do not think we are ever prepared to have our world rocked like that. I will keep you im my thoughs and prayers, especially during this holiday season. This is such a wonderful image, it shows such emotion.. Take care ~Megan #3663115

Kim McCloud December 03, 2006

Jessica,

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I hope it is some comfort to know that I and many others will be praying for you and your family during this time. My Mom is also my best friend so I can only imagine your pain. I will be praying for strength for you to get through the days ahead. I lost my Dad when my youngest son was six months old. Losing a parent was the most difficult event of my life. Some of my most treasured photographs are ones of him holding him as a newborn. He was weakened with cancer but he was smiling.:) Since I have taken up photography, I've "seen" my Dad in photographs of my own children...a smile or expression that looks like their Grandpa! It comforts my heart. I pray your heart would be comforted today.

Sincerly,
Kim McCloud
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Wende Trew December 03, 2006

Oh Jessica, I am sooo sorry about the loss of your mother. Your image is very heart felt. Reminds me of my father who also died from lung cancer at the age of 56. It completely shattered my life. Their is a void that will never be replaced. I miss him everyday. I only wish that I had an image like this with my dad and girls. Thanks soo much for sharing this wonder image with us. you will be in my thoughts and prayers. #3663189

Sandy Landon December 03, 2006

What a beautiful moment you captured between your mother and daughter!!! I am sooo sorry for your loss! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers! #3663279

Hayley J. Hamlin December 04, 2006

Jess...Thank you for sharing this image with us...she is so beautiful!! I will be keeping you in my continued thoughts and prayers...becuase my friend I know now it is the time you probably will need them even more as I know you are grieving for her loss. My heart aches for you as you have to go through this loss. Please remember anytime...I'm here, even if you just need to cry...or talk about her...or whatever you need!! More big hugs being sent your way my friend!! Take care and God Bless you and your family!! Hayley #3664466

Hayley J. Hamlin December 04, 2006

Jess...Thank you for sharing this image with us...she is so beautiful!! I will be keeping you in my continued thoughts and prayers...becuase my friend I know now it is the time you probably will need them even more as I know you are grieving for her loss. My heart aches for you as you have to go through this loss. Please remember anytime...I'm here, even if you just need to cry...or talk about her...or whatever you need!! More big hugs being sent your way my friend!! Take care and God Bless you and your family!! Hayley #3664481

Sherry Stricklin Boles level-classic December 05, 2006

A beautiful memory...so well captured!
I can't even imagine what you are feeling. Just tonight I was feeling upset and the first place I wanted to go was to my beloved Papaw's grave (as he always made me feel so special). It's so hard to be separated from loved ones...but at least even death cannot erase the wonderful memories! And, somehow after the grief has passed...that does seem to fill some of the void. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time... #3667419

Michelle R. Johnson December 05, 2006

Jessica,
What a wonderful and strong image of love.I'm terribly sorry for you loss and I pray for strength and peace for you and your family. -Michelle
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Dawn Leslie December 06, 2006

What a beautiful memory captured. I am so sorry for your loss...I know your pain. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. #3674069

Donna W. Neal December 16, 2006

Awwww this is just beautiful.
Please know that you and your family are in my prayers for healing through you grief. #3707945

Marie Fields December 30, 2006

Wonderful and priceless portrait, Jess... I am SO sorry for your loss. May God bless and comfort you and your family. #3760462

Alison Greenwood January 05, 2007

A beautiful, touching image Jess.
I wish my Mum was still around for me to take photographs of, but sadly, she died of Cancer in 1988, before I even had the chance to learn much about photography.
I know what you went through at this time, and are still going through.
You take care. My thoughts are with you. #3783470

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