Celebrating Mothers' Day

“When your mother asks, 'Do you want a piece of advice?' it is a mere formality. It doesn't matter if you answer yes or no. You're going to get it, anyway.” Erma Bombeck. Tell me about it!

As a mother myself, I cherish the moments spent enjoying phone calls, messages, and chats with my children, hoping to inspire similar appreciation in you. 

My parents’ home is the inspiration for today’s photographs, and they feature photos of them and the women who have contributed to who I am, like the vintage portrait of my grandmother that reminds me of her strength and kindness.

The photographs, from the early 1900s to recent ones, tell a story of our family's journey, inviting you to feel connected to your own history and loved ones.

I love my parents' home; its cozy, timeless charm makes us feel at peace, reminding us of the comfort found in family traditions and treasured memories.

Lunch was a family affair, outdoors with the beautiful mountain in the background, a light breeze and an autumn sun.   The little German girl next to us was just too cute, and I had to have a picture; she was a willing participant.

Simon Morgan didn’t have any reason to celebrate Mother’s Day. Yet, he lovingly remembers his mother and father, Peter Morgan and Yvonne van Wyk Morgan, reminding us that love and gratitude transcend special occasions.

“When you photograph people in colour, you photograph their clothes. But when you photograph people in black and white, you photograph their souls!” ― Ted Grant.

To read a piece I did about my Mom and Mother’s Day, read my blog “Mother's Day Musing”

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