Hello there, Friends! The incredible woman I’m talking about is my mother.
I was lucky enough to have the best kind of mother anyone could ever ask for. Throughout my life, and still, she is my trusted confidante, the one I turn to when times are good and when they’re tough.
Earlier this year, she became suddenly ill and we almost lost her. In fact, her surgeon said her recovery was a miracle. Our family gave extra thanks this holiday season that she is still with us and going strong.
Although she has many talents, I’m only focusing on one because not many people who know her, realize she can do this. You see, she’s unassuming and quiet, never one to toot her own horn or to get showy about things.
There we were, going through old boxes, looking at the baby book my grandmother made, complete with clips of Mom’s toddler hair, growing measurements, milestones, and the like. We found old love letters my father sent to her when he was in college. Mom gave me one of the invitations to her and Dad’s wedding in 1965 and we looked at pictures my children and my sisters’ children made for her over the years.
That’s when it happened… I pulled out several laminated sheets of animal characters complete with nursery rhymes. To my surprise, Mom said she was the artist, and that she’d used an old coloring book for reference. I was gobsmacked because I didn’t know she could draw.
I took some pictures of her drawings so I could show you all. (This post will undoubtedly embarrass her, but I hope she knows how loved and appreciated she is.)
Please excuse the poor quality and glares as I am not known for taking good pictures.
All of the drawings are freehand with pencil and ink:
I hope you enjoyed this post. Thank you for reading, liking, lurking and commenting.
I love you, Momma. xoxo
Featured Image by Vicki Hamilton from Pixabay
53 comments
❤God willing, may God bless her and you. She is truly beautiful. My greetings to her and to you, my dear Suhair. You know, I am my big sister. Her name is Suhair. I loved you and your stories, my love.
Thank you so much for you kind words.🩷I’m so glad you enjoy my stories. I like your site very much, too. 🌺
A great tribute to your Mom. Having loving parents as role models and mentors is a great joy. Hope she is still doing well. Amazing freehand drawings. A real talent. Happy Tuesday. Allan
Thank you, Allan. 🙂 Mom is doing great, thank you! 🙂 We just went on a short road trip with her and Dad to Indiana to see my dad’s brother. It was so nice and I think they had fun. I hope you’re having a happy week. 🙂
Your Momma is truly special—pictures and verse, facing the worst, educating you to be well-versed! Glad she’s still with you a while longer! <3
Thank you so much, Jonathan. I so appreciate your kind words. 🤍🌺
All true. <3
The Oldest Parents love you and your direct family, yes I noticed your friendship you have been having with our WLTOP ancestor appreciation club, yes you, lots of love to ya sibling
Thank you so much! I hope you are having a Merry Christmas!
Same to you Kymber
Your mother is indeed talented!
Thank you so much. She is a wonderful woman.
I am sure she is!
I know from experience that when you find out about an outstanding quality about your mother that you was not aware of beforehand it just makes you even more proud of her.
Thank you so much, Miss Latoya! You are so right about that. 😀
Sounds like you have a mum like mine – bloody awesome! It’s hard to admit I came close to losing mine too earlier this year after a heart attack, the type that more often than not proves fatal. I’m so glad your mum got through her surgery and is still with you.
It’s lovely there are various pictures and such from her earlier life you can look at and share in those experiences. But what a surprise to find such a hidden talent – how could she not have mentioned this before?! Those drawings are just amazing! 💜 Was cartooning a hobby for her at some point? She has real talent, as you know. I’m hoping she can see the comments here (without too much embarrassment 😆) and realise how good she actually is! Not just a skilled mother to have raised such a wonderful daughter, but an artiste to boot!
Caz xx
Thank you so much, Caz. ❤️ I think your mum sounds absolutely amazing! I’m so glad your mum got through that difficult time, and she is still with you.
Isn’t that funny that I never knew this talent existed? I didn’t know drawing was a hobby for her. I remember her doing loads of crossword puzzles and Sudoku puzzles, but don’t remember her drawing.
I made her look at the comments, and she was so embarrassed but quite happy about the post and peoples’ reactions to her secret ability. lol
Thank you for sharing a part of your world and your Mom’s wonderful art work!!.. you and your Mom has created memories that will go on forever “Life gives us brief moments with another, but sometimes in those brief moments we get memories that last a lifetime, So live that your memories will be part of your happiness.” (Author Unknown)… 🙂
Hope your path is paves with happiness and until we meet again..
May love and laughter light your days,
and warm your heart and home.
May good and faithful friends be yours,
wherever you may roam.
May peace and plenty bless your world
with joy that long endures.
May all life’s passing seasons
bring the best to you and yours!
(Irish Saying)
Thak you , Dutch. Beautifully said! xo
Those are amazing drawings, Kymber. Your kids would love them!
Thank you, Jacqui! ❤ Mom will be so thrilled to know they are so liked. 🙂
Thank you kimmy. I’m so unworthy of this. I love you more than you know sweetheart
Oh, Mom, you’re worth so much more. ❤️❤️
I’ve said it before, but your mom is an amazing woman. Those drawings are adorable! I bet her classroom was the best one decorated.
Thank you, Bee. 🙂 I would bet the same thing. Her classroom was always the best. 😀
You and she have a lot in common. 🙂
I didn’t know she could do that either but I am so not surprised. Wonderfully done Sharon and many thanks Kimberly for the post!
Thank you, Uncle Ron. ❤️ Amazing, isn’t she?
Wow! and, those are old poems. I’m probably your mothers age and you just don’t hear those poems anymore. Most kids don’t even know about them. It’s funny and I love that you cherish this about your mother. I remember drawing as I told stories to my girls when they were little. I wonder if they remember? Thanks for the beautiful memories.
Thank you, Jo. 🙂 My mom was really good about telling us girls nursery rhymes. I bet your girls remember. ❤️
What a beautiful tribute to your mother, Kymber. You are blessed to have her in your life.
Thank you so much, Beem. You are so right, I truly am blessed.
What a lovely story, and how talented your mom is, indeed!
Thank you so much, Irene. 🙂 I can’t wait for her to see all the positive feedback.
Together they would make a great coloring book for the kids. Love them.
Thank you so much. I think you are right about that. 🙂
Wow, Kymber! Your mom should make a kiddie coloring book from her prints. She’s talented! I’m so glad she overcame her illness to be with you hopefully for many more years.
Thank you, Jacquie! Yes, let’s hope so. ❤️ I’ll be sure to tell her what you said. She’ll be tickled.
I am also very impressed by your mother’s drawings. What an amazing hidden talent. Your post was a beautiful tribute to your mother.
Thank you, Thomas. I’m so glad you enjoyed the post and seeing my mom’s drawings.
Your momma’s drawings are fantastic! She’s a talented woman for sure. Thanks for sharing this special discovery with us, Kymber. Hugs 💕🙂
Thank you, Harmony. Sending hugs back to you. 💕 If only you knew her, you’d be amazed at how she never draws attention to herself even though she definitely could. 🙂 💕
She sounds truly wonderful, my friend! 💖🤗💖
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Lovely!
Thank you, Bette.
Hi Kymber. What a beautiful post and tribute to your mom. She is a real talent and may have missed her calling as a wonderful illustrator. <3
Thank you so much. ❤ Oh my goodness, I am looking forward to when she sees your comment. I’m sure her cheeks will turn red, but she’ll appreciate the kind words. 🙂
I’m happy to give her a boost. <3
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😯, talented. Thanks for sharing and have a great day/night.
Thank you, Tangie. You have a great day/night, too.
What lovely drawings and what a beautiful woman! So glad you have more time with her.
Thank you so much, Cathy. I’m so glad, too.