I cannot do without: My Parents

Posted by Rags (Plano, United States) on 7 March 2008 in People & Portrait.

Hi people, I have decided to share a little of myself with you with a series which i call; Things I cannot do without. Todays entry is "My Family"

I am who I am because of these two lovely people. My Dad is a thoughtful, humorous and wise while my mom is an energetic, intelligent and beautiful woman.

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Comments (19)

e. from New York, NY, United States

Beautiful. :) And I'm sure they can't do without you.

7 Mar 2008 5:41am

@e.: Thank you so very much!

Seraphine from San Francisco, United States

You are lucky indeed- humor wisdom and
beauty in one's parents is a pretty good
gene pool to come from. Great pic of them.

7 Mar 2008 5:52am

@Seraphine: LOL! Thanks a lot!

Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia

A wonderful photo. It is so refreshing your immensely positive image of your parents. Heart-warming in fact.

7 Mar 2008 6:14am

@Michael Skorulski: Thanks Michael. I am glad that you found this image heart-warming. I am lucky to have such parents as these.

Josef Renklint from Umeå, Sweden

Nice shot here.. They look distinguished.

7 Mar 2008 7:33am

@Josef Renklint: I think they were "trying" to look distinguished.

tyan from Singapore, Singapore

they look very serious,with the rising numbers of children forsaking their parents,it is very heartwarming to see you hold them in high regard:)

7 Mar 2008 8:26am

@tyan: They are as human as they come, as well as, as loving as they come.

Nader Kohansal from Tehran, Iran

Very good portrait. They look very kind and friendly. Good luck.

7 Mar 2008 9:30am

@Nader Kohansal: Thank you so much for checking out the image.

Sujit Sudhi from Hyderabad, India

Great shot. it radiates the content of a life well lived. Superb

7 Mar 2008 10:39am

@Sujit Sudhi: They have lived and still live an interesting life. I owe a lot of who i am now to them.

Ginnie from Atlanta, United States

You have described your parents beautifully, Kanyi. I'm guessing they are every bit as proud of you! So nice to meet who you've come from!

7 Mar 2008 12:47pm

@Ginnie: Thanks Ginnie!

Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom

What a lovely and touching post.

7 Mar 2008 1:56pm

@Richard_Irwin: Thanks Richard

Earnest from Oklahoma, United States

Great people... I hope you can catch them laughing...

7 Mar 2008 2:27pm

@Earnest: I will one of these days.

Ras from Plano, United States

You come from great stock young man :)

7 Mar 2008 3:37pm

@Ras: LOL! I wish i could say the same about you.

Laurie from New Jersey, United States

What a wonderful tribute. They are a lovely couple.

7 Mar 2008 5:24pm

@Laurie: Thanks Laurie!

Teresa Durães from Montijo, Portugal

nice portrait

7 Mar 2008 6:06pm

@Teresa Durães: Thanks.

vu@granby - Wolfgang Prigge from Canada

Congrats for this fine portrait and greetings from Granby to your parents!

7 Mar 2008 7:58pm

@vu@granby - Wolfgang Prigge: Thanks Granby! You all are a neat group of talented photographers!

Daniel from Scranton, United States

They look Strong.... Very Strong

7 Mar 2008 8:22pm

@Daniel: They are really strong.

standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France

Wonderful and touching image. I like the way you described them. I am sure they are proud of you!

7 Mar 2008 10:13pm

@standley: I hope they are.

Dara from Irvine, United States

I like this picture a lot, GOD protects them for you and your family.

8 Mar 2008 1:43am

MJ from Delaware, United States

great shot... I am glad to hear someone praising their parents instead of blaming them....

8 Mar 2008 2:36am

ndia from Alexandria, va, United States

What are we thinking??? You are an amazing son, and we are who we are today because of your love, all will pass, but love is eternal, and so are you son in our hearts. keep on loving, love never fail

17 Mar 2008 4:19pm

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