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Its Blackberry Time Again! More Nostalgia...

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We just celebrated my son Chris' 24th Birthday last night. The whole family was over for what might end up being the last time for a while.  In the next month One of my daughters will be leaving for Toronto to attend University and the other is moving to  Manchester, England (the topic of another post).  

So that - combined with the 75 Memories of My Childhood Home Contest posts I just read - and will be honoured to judge - I'm feeling Mega Nostalgic.  It brought back memories of a post I wrote last year on Chris' birthday ...one I have to say is one of my personal favorites (umm the Son and the Post ;-)

Blackberries mean Nostalgia galore for me.........Memories of a hot summer day August 10, 1985...It was a scorcher!  Actually the whole summer was one big blast of heat for me........I was pregnant with my first child and feeling every inch of a Beached Whale!.....ok.......lets fast forward.....:-)

There I was in the hospital bed, after ummm not sure how many thousands of contractions and epidurals later.........with a brand new baby boy! Christopher Adam Moras....

   

Within hours family was flocking into the hospital to visit what for both grandparents was the First Grandchild.

My in-laws had to come from North Vancouver (about an hour away, with the foot heavy on the pedal :-)

And this is what I remember like it was yesterday...........my father-in-law Harry........reached over and picked up my baby boy........with the Purplish hands I'd ever seen!......I was mesmerized......trying to figure out what he had been doing with them?........when my mother-in-law Gina said in her wonderful Italian accent...."Oh Harry - you forgot to wash your hands!"........ 

I don't know if he was embarassed or indignant but dear old Dad responded:  "What do you expect Woman?.........I was out in the back picking Blackberries for you when you hollered out the window that our Grandson was born and that we had to HURRY HARRY right now and get on in the car and head right on over!"........

I found the photo - it almost...captures it!:-)

                                     

 

 

Well to this day, the smell, sight and taste of Blackberries brings those memories back to me like they were yesterday......In the blink of an eye - my son Chris.......will be turning 23 on Sunday....And I still think of my father-in-law's big strong purple hands cradling him......this time every year.......and I'm transported back in time......  

 

 

 Nono Moras with Chris in Sechelt when he was 2 .....We miss you Nono! 

 Chris with My Dad Last Christmas!

Happy Birthday Sweetheart!

 

 

                                                                                                 

                                                

 If you or someone you know is thinking of buying or selling property in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Langley or anywhere in the Fraser Valley Area of B.C. - or if you would like more information please give Liz  Moras a call!  - 604-799-0459 or e-mail at lizmoras@gmail.com    

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Comments (12)

Bob & Carolin Benjamin
Benjamin Realty LLC - Gold Canyon, AZ
East Phoenix Arizona Homes

Great photos -- neat to be able to look back at the memories. All the best and enjoy the blackberries.

Aug 11, 2009 07:04 PM
Marcia Hawken
WILLIAM RAVEIS - Naples, FL
Naples Luxury Specialist

Aaaahh, What a nice story.  Dad sure had his priorities straight!

Aug 11, 2009 09:50 PM
Fernando Herboso - Associate Broker MD, & VA
Maxus Realty Group of Samson Properties - Clarksburg, MD
301-246-0001 Serving Maryland, DC and Northern VA

Your post has made me realize that I sent the wrong entry for the memories of my childhood contest. .I sent the worst memories . . I should have chosen the best. . life is refreshing and simple like your blackberries family story

Aug 11, 2009 10:17 PM
Janice Roosevelt
Keller Williams Brandywine Valley - West Chester, PA
OICP ABR, ePRO,Ecobroker

Lovely story, Liz - Blackberries are my favorite and now I associate them with even nicer thoughts!

Aug 11, 2009 11:22 PM
Jason Crouch
Austin Texas Homes, LLC - Austin, TX
Broker - Austin Texas Real Estate (512-796-7653)

Liz - Great pictures!  I enjoyed reading about that very special day.  Chris has morphed into a handsome young man since then, eh?  I have to say "eh" because you are Canadian, by the way.   :)

Aug 12, 2009 05:41 AM
Liz Moras Migic
Chilliwack, BC
Chilliwack, British Columbia - Realtor

Thanks Jason :-) ah Huh :-)

Janice - me too! Thanks for the comment :-)

Fernando - i don't know that you did - it was an event/memory that changed your life forever - and I for one appreciate you sharing it. :-)

Aug 12, 2009 06:06 AM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Lisa, A very happy birthday to your son.  They grow up far too fast, our precious children.  You wonder where the time went.....

Aug 12, 2009 06:30 AM
Kris Wales
Keller Williams Realty - Lakeside Market Center - Macomb, MI
Real Estate Blog & Homes for Sale search site, Macomb County MI

Those pictures tugged at my heart.

Where in the world does the time go?

Aug 12, 2009 08:20 AM
Kate Wheeler
Country Homes and Land Murphy NC Realtor - Murphy, NC
CCIM - Murphy NC Real Estate for Sale

Lisa, I wrote a post recently about picking blakberries and making summer memories with my youngest daughter.  Thanks for sharing your special family moments - times like that are what make life sweet.

Aug 12, 2009 08:23 AM
Ryan Shaughnessy
PREA Signature Realty - www.preasignaturerealty.com - Saint Louis, MO
Broker/Attorney - Your Lafayette Square Real Estate Partner

Liz - I love the post - plus the line about blackberries just made me smile.  Hope everything is well in the great North.

Aug 12, 2009 02:02 PM
Susan Mangigian
RE/MAX Preferred - West Chester, PA
Chester & Delaware County Homes, Delaware and Ches

Beautiful story and a handsome young man!  Happy birthday Chris!

 

Aug 12, 2009 02:16 PM
Jenny Kotulak
RE/MAX Real Estate Centre Inc., Brokerage - Oakville, ON
Broker - Oakville Ontario Real Estate

Hi Liz,

From the cutest little baby to such a handsome man. Hard to call them men, isn't it?  But at 23 he is.  My oldest son will be 27 on the 24th.  I can't believe it.  Makes me feel old lol.

Aug 12, 2009 05:59 PM