Unconditional Love

One of the things that has been unsettling to me of late is when I hear other people (or read on a blog) speaking unkindly about their moms. Wow. I just wish for others to have a relationship as rich and fulfilling as I did with my mother. I am sad for those people who don't have that kind of love in their life. It is at moments like that when I realize how fortunate I was for my 42 years. I had this mother who loved me, accepted me, nurtured me, gave me wings, and let me fly (and sometimes flop). She was there and I miss that more than anything. So, if you are one of those who complain about your parents, please think about it carefully and do what you can to make that relationship better and sweeter. I think you'll be happy you did.

A photo of me and my mom at Disney Land

And here is a sweet little picture of me and my Grandpa Ande (my mom's dad)...I think we look like Shelly and my dad and that makes me so happy

It's Flashback Friday!

Ok, it has been awhile since I posted some scanned photos. So to liven things up around here (lots of tension when one's life is under construction) I thought I'd post a lovely duo of photos.

Let's start with the first picture. Here we are the three Ruesch girls. Are we hot or what!!!??? It's me, my sister Linda, and my sister Kathy standing outside of her apartment in Alexandria. Oh, and a red hot fashion note...the cute little Pappagallo green button purse (the ones with all of the different covers...circa 1980-81) is now quite hip and trendy at your local Old Navy store. I just saw one there today. Oh, and Linda's cool Candies pumps were one of my all-time favorite pairs of shoes. My mother wouldn't let me own a pair! So there I am at about the age of 14...right in all my hideous glory.


So, on to another photo taken in 1989 at my friend's boyfriend's house. There we are in our ultra short skirts, slouchy tops with shoulder pads, and major pouffy hair. Let me tell you we thought we were lookin' hot that night...I am quite sure. I'm in shock that almost 20 years has passed since that picture was taken! Could I please have those pretty tan legs back!

Bonnie, me, and Sherry