Katherine is over 100 years old, and a sweet soul! She is our adopted friend and role model on aging gracefully and maintaining a cheerful attitude. She is adorable in every way!
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Easter. April 8, 2007.
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This photo was taken on April 8, 2007 using a Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT.
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zensmom1 (62 months ago | reply)
What a sweet picture!
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tom_sketching (62 months ago | reply)
delightful emotions! Happy Belated Easter! He IS Risen!
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marylea (62 months ago | reply)
Thanks for the nice comments, zensmom and Tom, and for the faves JBF and Tom!
Antonio San (62 months ago | reply)
A BIG, BIG kiss to Katherine, she deserves everything.
fathero9 (62 months ago | reply)
I love this photo when I saw it in "My Contacts Photos" and I was hoping you would post it to the Easter group. Thanks for sharing this wonderful lady with us.
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marylea (62 months ago | reply)
@Antonio San: Thank you for your kind words about Katherine. I wish everyone could know her. I first met her about 8 years ago, and she was still driving herself to church! On warmer days in the summertime she would walk (about a mile). I have never heard her say a mean word about anyone. That is not hyperbole, but is true. She is truly remarkable.
@fathero9: I'm so glad you like this and think it is appropriate for the Easter group. Katherine is so wonderful to know. We have her to our home for most holidays as she and her husband (deceased since the 1980s) didn't have any children, and she has outlived her siblings and friends. Her family was from Canada where a few cousins and relatives still live. We call our little group from church "Katherine's fan club" ! We all watch out for her! A couple of the women take turns driving her to and from Mass most weeks now.
Big Mike 42 (62 months ago | reply)
Beautiful pic, Marylea. It's what church life is all about, isn't it? Thanks for posting to the Catholic Church Alive group.
collidedwithgod (62 months ago | reply)
Wonderful! This image lifted my spirits this morning. Thank you Marylea
marylea (62 months ago | reply)
@ Big Mike: It is exactly what church life is about! I spent a number of years as a single parent attending Mass. Sometimes I felt a little like an outsider since I didn't have the whole "family" experience in common with "all" the others (or the ones I noticed!...). But I have always taught my kids that we make our own happiness, and that others often feel the same way we do. Looking out for others that may feel alone or "different" is our calling as Catholics, and it enhances our own lives. Katherine was a guest of honor at my wedding to my husband three and a half years ago.
@ collidedwithgod: It's so kind of you to comment. It makes me happy that this pic gave your spirit a lift. It makes me smile to see Katherine's picture, too! :-)
thank you both for the comments!
Carl_C (62 months ago | reply)
A wonderful moment and a beautiful image. Thanks for sharing her story. Please let her know that I want to sign up for her fan club, too. She looks like she would be such a delight to know!
marylea (62 months ago | reply)
Thank you, 09traveler! You are quite the traveler, too. I admired your photostream yesterday when I visited! You have taken beautiful pics in so many places! Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.
Sarey* (62 months ago | reply)
That's a wonderful photo of you and Katherine. I am truly touched by it and everything I have read beneath it. Best wishes to you Marylea.
marylea (62 months ago | reply)
Thank you, Sarey. I've been away from Flickr for a few days so I'm behind on comments and visiting other's photostreams. Nice to hear from you!
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Angria (61 months ago | reply)
Lovely picture!!
Sanibeljac (59 months ago | reply)
Wow....amazing! I'll bet her sweet attitude is the secret to her longevity. (That, and maybe never having kids to worry about and prematurely age her.) Anyway, you're both lovely.
I saw this in Photos to Smile About .
MakingMemories(Deja-Vu photography) (59 months ago | reply)
great shot
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marylea (59 months ago | reply)
@Angria: thanks so much!
@Sanibeljac: I agree that Katherine's attitude plays an important a role in her longevity. Thanks for the comment.
@msummerchick: Thanks! :-)
incurable_hippie (57 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called PapperNatsy, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
mordantchew added this photo to their favorites. (46 months ago)
karatekutya (44 months ago | reply)
If you feel too, this photo would be a right place in the group 'today nobody is going to die', please add it.