In celebration of Mother’s Day, I thought I’d post a photo blog highlighting some of my mom and my earliest memories. Like any mother/daughter duo, we’ve had our rough patches, but we’re finally starting to pull the pieces together. Our relationship is stronger now that it’s ever been, and I wanted to take a moment to thank the most important person in my life for all that she’s done.

I may have accomplished a lot in my 24 years, but I could not have done anything without my mother’s support and understanding.



I remember my mother’s prayers and they have always followed me.  They have clung to me all my life.”  — Abraham Lincoln, 16th president of the United States, (1809-1865).

4 responses to “To, for and because of my mom”

  1. Emily Evans Avatar
    Emily Evans

    I. LOVEEEEE. THIS.
    every picture! awwwwww i cooed and cooed. so adorable. SO SO HAPPY FOR YOU TWO! happy mother’s day, ms carol!!! thank you for raising such a wonderful sister to me!!!!!

  2. judy evans Avatar
    judy evans

    These photos are absolutely PRECIOUS!! I too loved EVERY single one! I will return and look at them often 🙂
    Happy Mother’s Day Carol!

  3. Moma Avatar
    Moma

    Thank you so much!!!!!!!! What a wonderful Mother’s Day gift!! Oh, yeah, thanks for using good photos of me. LOL

  4. Chuck Bass Avatar
    Chuck Bass

    I LOVE them!!!! You were so freaking adorable and still look pretty much the same! (Although maybe beautiful would be a better term to describe you now than “freaking adorable” lol) And your mom is gorgeous too! ❤ Love those pics. I miss you both! Happy mother's day, Carol!!!

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Hello, I’m Ash! I am an assistant professor in the Journalism and Public Relations Department at California State University, Long Beach. This blog serves as a personal love letter to Long Beach, as I find my community and tread toward tenure.