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Parker McCoy's avatar

That's beautiful, Sharron. Memories that make life worth living.

Sharron Bassano's avatar

Thanks, Parker. I am sure you, too, have many such brief flashes of memory that just pop up for no reason at all. Fleeting, but vivid.

Jim Cummings's avatar

A poignant snapshot, happy and sad at the same time. I feel this way when I look at old pictures of my sons. Human emotions are so complicated.

Sharron Bassano's avatar

Yes! Those old photos. Sometimes they feel like someone else’s life now…

Yael Gelardin's avatar

Short, sweet, sad and beautiful!

Sharron Bassano's avatar

Thank you, Yael.

K.C. Knouse's avatar

Touching tribute to a loving mother. She's fortunate to have those memories.

Sharron Bassano's avatar

I am sure we all have these brief flashes of childhood memory. They come on us from out of nowhere, it seems, even many decades later..

Mark VanLaeys's avatar

Sad for certain but what a wonderful gift.

Sharron Bassano's avatar

She was definitely my gift.

Jack Herlocker's avatar

Awwwwww! 💚💚💚

Sharron Bassano's avatar

Thank you, Jack. Short, but to me the memory is vivid.

Kate Henry's avatar

That'll stab yer heart.

Sharron Bassano's avatar

Just a little image - nothing more, from when I was about five. Thanks, Kate. I DO hope you are feeling much better now. Send details.

John K Adams's avatar

I cherish early memories.

Can't buy them or replace them.

Sharron Bassano's avatar

Oh yes, me too. Some times they come as very brief, but powerful, images. I hope you write about them as well, John.

Wade Terry's avatar

So touching and heartfelt!

Sharron Bassano's avatar

Tiny but meaningful flashes of memory. I am sure you have them all the time, too.

Sharon Hudson's avatar

It was so much a part of her, to always demonstrate her love for her children and grandchildren, with generous heart, and a gentle hand. She always made me feel loved, and I am so grateful that my children have these memories, too. Although she can't be here now, she blessed us with these memories of our lives with her.

Sharron Bassano's avatar

You and I share a lot of the same memories and feelings, Sharon.🩷

Sue Cauhape's avatar

Beautiful and sad. Memories are all we have, really, and losing them, especially the good ones, is so tragic.

Sharron Bassano's avatar

Thank you, Sue. These little remembered moments pop into my head unexpectedly. Just flashes of place and feelings.

Steve Elliott's avatar

Wonderful stuff. You're definitely right - it beats the daily news.

Sharron Bassano's avatar

Oh! Thank you, Steve. We can all use a little respite, I think.

Jill CampbellMason's avatar

Love those wash cloths over the eyes to keep out the soap. Yes I resonate and remember 🎁

Sharron Bassano's avatar

I think we all have these fleeting memories. They pop into my head and then they are gone…. brief, but powerful.

Richbee's avatar

Parted hair and braided. Still locks of golden thoughts tied with a bow.