Moma's African Violet . . .Daddy came to me this Christmas, and I wanted to share this with Moma, your gift from Daddy and Me. As you know I have had this plant since March. It has never so much as tried to bloom, until now????? . . .And behold He springs forth in blossoming beauty, to announce his presence around us, as we yet still grieve the loss of his beauty in our lives. Thus he lets it be known, that he watches us still. . . . .And Moma can tell you, if Daddy wanted to come to us again, what better way than in the form of a plant? My Daddy was always the best gardener I know. So Moma, this is for you, Daddy still shines for us. I love you with all that I am, Joanna ^A^
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sidney orr 21 Mar 2014
Your florals and flowers are quite beautiful. I just saw a Georgia O'Keefe exhibit, and I usually prefer photos of the quality of yours (don't tell anyone!).John Cappello 20 Jan 2014
FLAWLESS.AND OF SUPREME BEAUTYangela 02 Apr 2009
GREAT TRIBUTE TO YOUR FATHER... I LOVE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS THEY ALL CARRY SUCH MEANING MEMORIES, AND LOVE FOR YOUR SUBJECT... FABULOUS WORKjulie Marks 12 Jan 2009
Jo, I want to touch base with you and hope to have more time to post more pics to AW. I am touched by your beautiful story about how your father appeared in the form of this gorgeous African Violet. How fitting for the New Year to send this message of love and profound beauty to you and your Mom. His spirit is very much alive in this dazzling embodiment of his love for you that "shines" sending you both a profound message of his presence beyond the grave. You have not lost the beauty of his graceful and remarkable spirit that will always blossom in your heart and remind you how much you are loved. This is very poignant. Wishing you a wonderful New Year. Your cuz san J.Seth Weaver 02 Jan 2009
Awesome capture, Joanna.Carliss Mora 27 Dec 2008
Beautiful! Absolutely fantastic way to tell you all, especially your Mom, of his enduring love. My dad passed away 3 days before Christmas 18 years ago, and he continues to show us in his own special ways that he is still among us.KC CHANG 27 Dec 2008
GORGEOUS!Nelly van Nieuwenhuijzen 26 Dec 2008
perfect BEAUTY! Happy Christmas Joanna!Brenda Loveless 25 Dec 2008
thanks for sharing this beauty with us!!Joke Schotting 25 Dec 2008
Awesome shot Joanna!!!Susanna Acutis 25 Dec 2008
Beautiful, Jo!Joe Sweeney 25 Dec 2008
lovely shot, merry Christmas.Jan van Baarle 25 Dec 2008
Beautiful, Joanna!!Shahram S. Nahavandi 25 Dec 2008
Exceptional, lovely soul of yours Joanna! Merry Christmas.Mary Janosik 24 Dec 2008
I believe as you say....and you are in his heart, too. He lives on in you...as my daddy lives in me!! Merry Christmas, my friend!! :)Donald Schrier 24 Dec 2008
Such a beautiful shot of a very beautiful flower. I understand your feelings about this but it could be a gift by a much greater giver, one who gave his life and whos birth we celebrate tomorrow. He could be giving both you and your mother the knowledge that all is well with your father and that he dwells in his house now. This should be a great gift to you all. I also want to thank you for the kind comment you sent me. God bless you Joanna.Francis Rivera 24 Dec 2008
Wow! Very beautiful! A wonderful gift for your dear mother! Happy Holidays and Merry Chritsmas to you and your family! ^_^Robin Foss 24 Dec 2008
Great shot.mel taylor 24 Dec 2008
Berautiful, Joanna!! MelAnn Fawssett-Atkin 24 Dec 2008
Very beautiful Jo. Happy Christmas and all the best for 2009gerry logan 24 Dec 2008
Wow so breath taken this floral and your statement is as breath taken, such a wonderful thought for your Moma you are very blessed and what a wonderful way to bless your dads memorie thanks so very much for sharing with all @ artwanted may your Christmas be as blessed as this thought wasAnnette Labedzki 24 Dec 2008
Wonderful work and Merry Christmas!BILL NAGY 24 Dec 2008
Very beautiful macro, Joanna. BILL NAGYGabrielle Stahlie 24 Dec 2008
Just beautiful...have fine and blessed days and a happy 2009 JoannaJohn Swift 24 Dec 2008
A lovely floral photo, Joanna!Emily Reed 24 Dec 2008
DEAR JOANNA, WHAT A WONDERFUL TRIBUTE TO YOUR DADDY, AND I KNOW HOW MUCH YOU MISS HIM. I THINK SO MUCH OF THE CHRISTMASES WITH MY PARENTS, NOW LONG GONE, AT THIS TIME OF YEAR! Have a Merry Christmas!Ai Shan 24 Dec 2008
Incredible beauty shot, Jo! Merry Christmas and a Wonderful New Year!Nira Dabush 24 Dec 2008
Stunning flower, Jo.. Love your self portrait photo.Warren Ballard 24 Dec 2008
Stunning photo Joanna! Very beautiful!Anneke Hut 24 Dec 2008
Joanna, what a beautiful message!!lillianhibiscus 24 Dec 2008
Beautiful Joanna.Sharon Gonzalez 24 Dec 2008
AWWWWW JO! ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS IN IMAGE AND IN WORD.Mike Helechu 24 Dec 2008
An uncommon perspective. Nicely done.Stefani Wehner 24 Dec 2008
So, soooo beautifulSusana Araujo 24 Dec 2008
WonderfulMaria Anna Machado 24 Dec 2008
Marvelous.