Sadly my Mum passed away this morning after a short illness and I thought it would be nice to dedicate this trip, and therefore this blog to her. I guess in many ways she also inspired me with my travels but maybe in a different way to the other people I've mentioned.
She set me on my way at the age of 14 by trusting me enough to travel on my own with the school. She helped support me financially, and she encouraged me to enter my first photographic competition ... which I actually won. From there on she always took an interest in my adventures, and loved to hear the smallest detail.
She shared stories of when she lived in Singapore as a child, and how she one day dreamed of going back to Asia. In 1996 that dream came true when she visited me in Hong Kong and pride of place in her study was a photo of her and my Dad with Hong Kong Harbour as the backdrop.
Two weeks ago she was so excited when I told about my plans to visit South America and even though she was quite ill asked if I would copy my full itinerary so she could read it. Siting here tonight its so hard to accept that she wont read my postcards, wont see my photos, and wont get to listen to my stories, but knowing she got to see where I was going is a small comfort.
God bless you mum and I know you'll be keeping an eye on me, and telling me to wrap up warm just like you always have.
She set me on my way at the age of 14 by trusting me enough to travel on my own with the school. She helped support me financially, and she encouraged me to enter my first photographic competition ... which I actually won. From there on she always took an interest in my adventures, and loved to hear the smallest detail.
She shared stories of when she lived in Singapore as a child, and how she one day dreamed of going back to Asia. In 1996 that dream came true when she visited me in Hong Kong and pride of place in her study was a photo of her and my Dad with Hong Kong Harbour as the backdrop.
Two weeks ago she was so excited when I told about my plans to visit South America and even though she was quite ill asked if I would copy my full itinerary so she could read it. Siting here tonight its so hard to accept that she wont read my postcards, wont see my photos, and wont get to listen to my stories, but knowing she got to see where I was going is a small comfort.
God bless you mum and I know you'll be keeping an eye on me, and telling me to wrap up warm just like you always have.
6 comments:
My dear friend Malc....no words can aptly express my deepest sympathy for you and your family. Although I never met your mother I am thankful for the kind of woman she was because she helped mold you into the gentleman you ahve become.
Blessings of the Lord to you now and always.
Frannie Girl
dear Malc,
I am So Sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers to you.
-yesha (bookish)
Dear Malc,
I'm so sorry. You are such a lovely person that it is terrible to think of you hurting. Bless you and your family. We are all thinking of you here at 43T.
Maggie
Malc,
It's apparent what a wonderful person your mother was by raising a son that has such a caring and considerate spirit. You're such a blessing to the people that you encounter. My condolences to you and your family.
Casey
I am sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences.
I'm sorry for your loss. May you have peace to bring you comfort and loving memories to hold forever in your heart.
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