Today, my mother would have been 70 years old….had she not been taken from us in 2001. Her name was Vivian and she was not only a sparky, vivacious, short-haired spitfire, but one of my greatest style inspirations. Why? When you saw her, I think you were immediately captured by her polished demeanor that worked so well with her stunning orangeish-red short hair and big smile. Her generous spirit showed in deed and in her talk — a valued confidante to many high-powered people but a wonderful mother to me and my sister, Michele. I’ve cried a little bit today because I wish she had not been taken from us so soon….as I had so many ‘plans’ for us but i have to believe her essence lives on in me, physically (because I look just like her) and in my sister, in mannerisms (because she acts JUST like my mother and talks just like her).
Today, spend a minute watching your mom and listenting to what she has to say; then run to the mirror and look for her in you because I know it’s there. My mother gave me her passion for living, her sense of discernment for what is beautiful and worthwhile, and her easy, chic, effortless yet colorful sense of style. I’ll take it all. Happy Birthday mom…and we miss you!
9 Responses
OMG…u do look like ur mom. I didn’t hv the chance of meeting her, but if she was anything like u besides in the looks department, I know she was a spitfire. Oh MOB ;-), my heart goes out to u and Michele, and ur dad on this day.
I won’t be able 2 c my mom 2day, but will c her 2moro. Unfortunately, I do not hv to look in the mirror 2 c how much I look & act like her; sometimes it’s scary. Unfortunately, the one thing I didn’t get from my mom is her SPUNK!!! That is the one thing everybody that meets her loves about her – her SPUNK and FIRE!!! Luv ya,
Wonderful article !!!
Happy birthday Auntie! I love you and miss you dearly.
Great article.
Monica,
That was Great! I think more people should feel the way you do about your.
Mom
So wonderful to have such memories of her…beautiful tribute post, Monica!
Very touching! Monica and Michele your mom would be very proud of your accomplishments.
Happy Birthday Aunt Vivian!
Love you both!
Dionne
You look just like your Mom. Beautiful post Monica!
~A
Great post Monica – thanks for sharing your mom with us!
Stylishly yours,
Kalyn