I have been unfit to visit Mum since the day after she arrived at Woodpeckers Care Home on 25th January. Reports are, however, most encouraging. She has ventured into the communal areas which we did not expect, and a couple of days ago only declined at the last minute to join a trip to a garden centre because of the inclement weather.
My beloved niece, Danni has posted this photograph on her Facebook page. Ella (seven weeks) is appropriately to the fore. She needed her mother (33) to cradle her into position. My sister Elizabeth (65) sits behind her daughter; alongside sits our mother (96) clutching a quarter of a napkin she has divided up for economy. It is almost a century since Mum was the same age as her great granddaughter. Had such a photograph been possible at that time there would have been no relaxed smiles or waving arms – all subjects would have been urged to stay stock still.
I continued my rest, reading, and recuperation.
This evening we dined on Jackie’s succulent pork chop; creamy mashed potato and swede; roast parsnips; crunchy carrots; and tender runner beans; with flavoursome gravy.
There is no worse shock than the one you’ve suffered, Derrick and everyone handles it differently. Do whatever you think is best.
Very many thanks, GP
It is lovely to see those generational family groupings. Suddenly it seems as if a century isn’t that very long after all……. 🙂 I’m glad to hear you are resting and recuperating and I know Jackie will be tending you with great care xo
Much appreciated comments, Pauline. XX
I’m glad your mother seems to be doing well. That is such a wonderful photo–I agree with Pauline on all points above. 🙂 Hope you feel better soon.
I’m on the mend, Merril. Thanks very much
Good news, Derrick!
A wonderful sight to see your mother doing so well, the photo of family generations is gorgeous, Derrick
Thanks very much, Ivor
What a lovely photo. Take care.
Thank you very much, Rupali
What a beautiful photograph, Derrick. It’s wonderful to see your mum doing so well. Ella is gorgeous! Take care of yourself…doctor’s orders! <3
Many thanks, Doctor Jill x
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That is a photo to cherish. Such a rare opportunity to record four generations of women.
I hope you are back to your old self soon and ready to enjoy spring in the garden.
Very many thanks, Susanne
Wonderful to see your mother adjusting well to the facility. May it continue in the same manner!
It looks promising, Dolly. Many thanks
Very welcome, Derrick
A beautiful portrait of the four generations from Danni! I am glad to hear your mother is adjusting well. Continue to rest and get well, Derrick.
Thank you very much, Lavinia
Sweet picture, and I love your mother’s thrifty ways. So glad she is settling in to her new home.
Thank you very much, Laurie
OH! This sweet photo of such precious people brought joy-tears to my eyes, Derrick! How wonderful to have 4 generations of women together! 🙂 This will be an important photo to Ella when she is older. 🙂
Your Mum looks good! I’ve continued to pray for her and think of her and wish her well!
Keep resting, reading, and recuperating! Jackie’s tender lovin’ care and wonderful meals are helping I know! 🙂
HUGS to you, Jackie, your Mum, and your whole family! 🙂
Very many thanks from us all, Carolyn X
That’s a delightful four generation photo. It’s rare that we have the opportunity to capture those kinds of moments. Good to hear from you, Derrick. I pray you will be well enough to visit your mum very soon. Hugs to you! <3
Thanks very much, Jan
You’re heading in the right direction, health-wise, Derrick. Keep it up!!
Thanks a lot, John
Good to hear your mother is doing well. Rest up so you can see her in person.
Thanks very much, Leslie
Still going at 96. What a woman!
She is determined to make 100. Thanks very much, Rosaliene
Four generations of sassy, beautiful women. That is a fabulous photo. Ella is looking quite contented and I cannot believe that Danni is 33. She looks like a babe herself. Hugs to you all.
Very many thanks, Jodie. Danni will like this
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By coincidence, Mrs T was visiting hr mother (102) with our daughter today. She only managed three generations and didn’t take a delightful; picture as Danni did.
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal. I hope your mother in law is well
Ella was my paternal grandmother’s name. I have only one photo of her, but it will be in my blog one of these days; it shows she and my grandfather at my third birthday party. And you’re so right about those “frozen” expressions that were a staple of early photography. I also have one tintype of my gr-great-grandparents with their three daughters. When I was younger, I thought they were sourpusses. Now I realize they were being “good” for the photographer!
That is such a revelation when we learn why they all looked so stiff. Thanks very much, Linda
Lovely family, Derrick. I hope you’ll feel well soon and will be able visit your mom.
Getting better, Sylvia – but I don’t want to give her a cold. Thanks very much
Yes, that’s what I understood.
Nice photo Derrick. Your Mom looks great. My Mom actually turned 96 years old yesterday 3/13/19. Last one of her generation still living.
Something we have in common, Gary. My Mum still has a brother a year younger. Thanks very much
Had such a photograph been there no matter how stiff and serious looking the subjects were, you would have been able to juxtapose eight generations with merely two exposures! The present photograph is a study in human life cycles and is multi-epochal in its bearings.
Thanks very much, Uma. Danni will be pleased
Wonderful multi-generational composition. Take care.
Many thanks, Joseph
The most important thing in the world is family and love.
Good morning Derrick!!! Get well soon!!!
Thanks very much, Efi.
A good point about that wonderful shot, Derrick. You deserve to give yourself a little TLC; best get on with it 🙂
🙂 Thanks a lot, Mike
Definitely one for the photo album! 🙂 Wonderful shot of four fabulous ladies (OK so the 4th is a fabulous lady-to-be!) 😉
Hope your appetitie for Jackie’s home cooking continues to regain it’s previous proportions and you can soon be well enough to see Mum in person. Be well. 🙂
Very many thanks, Bob
Wonderful photo
Thanks very much, Flower
What a fantastic photograph!
Thanks very much, Helen
Four generations. 🙂 … how cool is that! 😀
Pretty cool 🙂 Thanks a lot, Widders
A wonderful photo, Derrick. I hope you continue to feel better and will soon be able to visit your Mum. She has had a lot to deal with recently too; I wish her well. 🙂
Very many thanks, Clare
Keep looking after yourself Sir. Beautiful family photo.
Many thanks, Dad
And the Victorians always adopted the No smiling pose.
Years back we did a mock up family photo at Windsor station, I forget the official event. I was the only one of the family who looked half reasonable. It made us realise how miserable cross we look when we don’t smile!
🙂 Thanks very much, Sue
Such a sweet picture of four generations. Keep resting and recuperating. Seeing your Mum eventually will be good..
Thanks very much, Lisa
Dinner sounds delicious. It’s wonderful that you still have your mother. And she looks very good for her age.
Thanks very much, Steve. Mum is very frail and can’t see much, but her brain is sharp
A beautiful photo full of warmth and joy.
Thank you very much, JoAnna
Wow, four generation in one frame. Lovely photo Derrick!
Thanks very much, Arlene
Lovely photo Derrick – though I feel only babies and 96-year-olds need their age in brackets. Sisters and nieces may feel that you are providing too much information, particularly as they both look much younger. 🙂
Hope your health continues to improve.
Thanks a lot, Quercus. You do have a point – although it has emphasised that they both look much younger
I’m sure you are charming enough to get away with it! 🙂
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Four generations of beautiful women in this picture! Good they can relax and smile 🙂 In the 19th century, the sitters had to be still because of the long exposure, and this tradition lived until the 1920s I guess. You wouldn’t want to come out blurred 🙂
🙂 Thanks very much, Inese
What a lovely photo!
Thank you very much, LL/PS