Previous Photo | Home | Next Photo

Comments

kenju

She reminds me of some of the relatives of my aunt's husband; strong women who have seen more of life in a month than most of us do in a lifetime.

Michele sent me tonight, but I am here often.

Posted at November 11, 2005 11:57 PM

dak-ind

what a fitting tribute, and i love the picture. although we were on this side of the wall, i too think of my family on armistice day. our family has lost many sons to wars in many lands. from Kuwait my brother came safely home, however in Vietnam my uncle gave his life, in Hitlers Germany my great-uncle gave his left leg. In Japan my grandfathers blood ran, but he still came home. Even in the Kaiser's Germany our family shed blood and lives. I am proud to have a history of men who fought for freedom, adn women who stood by them. on this day we bow our heads to all those who gave thier lives, adn all thier families left behind.

Posted at November 12, 2005 12:17 AM

Stanya

Yeah, thanks to her unshakable belief in God and in the power of prayer she and her kids survived; thanks to the above mentioned some of us - her offsprings are where we are... in relationship with the same Father. Leaves no doubt in me about the power of prayer, only a question how many prayers were said just for me.....
I took this picture one spring day
(24 springs ago)while visitng her.
As I remember I didn't actually plan to take photos of her that day - it just happened - and those are the last pictures I took of her before we fled our country. (She was 81 at the time and her usual question was:"Who would be interested in a picture of such old woman?")
Thanks, bro!

Posted at November 12, 2005 2:54 AM

~Easy

Hi. Michele sent me.

That is a great portrait. I'm speechless.

Posted at November 12, 2005 9:11 AM

Karen

Great thoughts and wonderful photo. I love how our Veteran's Day is called Remembrance Day in other parts of the world. It's a really nice concept.

Michele sent me...

Posted at November 12, 2005 9:13 AM

Paul Sveda

Thanks for the update Sister dear. I didn't know you had taken that photograph of Grandma. I still remember her "green noodle" soup (aka chive soup) that I loved as a kid. From what mom shares, well, Grandma put up with a lot and makes the rest of us look kinda whiney with our problems. Kenju put it best up there in the first comment though.

cheers

P.

P.S. Corrected the information on the photo :)

Posted at November 12, 2005 3:18 PM

Carmi

What a beautiful package of words to wrap around a stunning image. History truly does shape us and our world...she is absolute evidence of that.

Thanks for sharing this, Paul.

Posted at November 12, 2005 10:04 PM

J&J's Mom

Something about black and whites always denote memories for me. Very emotional picture. Hello, my friend, missed ya. This work thing has taken over my social life!

Posted at November 13, 2005 10:29 PM

Mike (ex scientia)

Paul you and Kenju are wise in your observations. Your Grandmother and those like her stand in contrast to the army of whiners we hear today. What wonderful role models this great women serve as for all of us !!!! Nice job.

Posted at November 14, 2005 9:22 AM

Paul N.

Great photographers must run in your family. This is a classic photo.

I'm still ga-ga over "Late Night Hack." by the way.

Posted at November 14, 2005 10:23 AM

missc

Beautiful post.. that brought tears to my eyes.

Posted at November 14, 2005 4:09 PM

srp

Although the photograph captures the lines and creases of a life with many hardships, her face has that peaceful glow that can only come from faith. Beautiful picture by your sister, beautiful grandmother, beautiful life, beautiful words.

Posted at November 15, 2005 5:51 PM

Post Your Own Comment

Post you critique, comments or even praise — I appreciate all three — and let me know what you think. However, just so you know, all comments are moderated so you won’t see your post right away.

Your name :
Your website :
Your e-mail : *your email will not be posted
Your comment :
Remember Me? : Yes | No