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I'll Be Home For Christmas . . . Interpretation

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!).

Artist Reply: I feel truly honored. so very thoughtful, you are. thank you so very much sweetie. I shall tell the world . . .lolol

John Cappello 20 Jan 2014

FLAWLESS.AND OF SUPREME BEAUTY

angela 02 Apr 2009

GREAT TRIBUTE TO YOUR FATHER... I LOVE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS THEY ALL CARRY SUCH MEANING MEMORIES, AND LOVE FOR YOUR SUBJECT... FABULOUS WORK

julie 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.

Artist Reply: Dear Julie, Your words always hit straight in my very being, to burst into billions of warm exilirating bubbles of joy with their profound meanings and sincerity. Although it is warm in louisiana, winter doth my heart freeze, that alas you have, with such understanding and beauty of words, brought forth sunshine and peace. thank you for chipping the ice away I love you, cuz san julie johanna q jungjohann

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!! Mel

Ann Fawssett-Atkin 24 Dec 2008

Very beautiful Jo. Happy Christmas and all the best for 2009

gerry 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 was

Annette Labedzki 24 Dec 2008

Wonderful work and Merry Christmas!

BILL NAGY 24 Dec 2008

Very beautiful macro, Joanna. BILL NAGY

Gabrielle Stahlie 24 Dec 2008

Just beautiful...have fine and blessed days and a happy 2009 Joanna

John 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!!

Artist Reply: A message from my heart, one I sincerely trust to be the truth. Thank you dear heart for coming by, love jo. May your Christmas be blessed with the light and joy of what our God has giving to us.

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 beautiful

Susana Araujo 24 Dec 2008

Wonderful

Maria Anna Machado 24 Dec 2008

Marvelous.