Had an emotional day at my mom's yesterday. Why do people think that just because you are old you feel less?

Journaling:
Too many days I find you like this, asleep in your chair. And on these days you are merely a shadow of the Mom I remember. But I do remember. And when I look into your beautiful eyes, I see the mother who made me, loved me and held me always. I will remember that you love yellow roses, that you used to be vibrant and witty and that you loved to laugh. I remember that you loved to dance, wear dresses and that makeup was never very important to you. I remember you had a lifelong best friend, someone you shared secrets with. I will never forget how you love the ocean, the sound of bagpipes or gardens with Gladiolas blooming. I will remember how you let me bake with you, how you always made time for me, how I always came first. In so many ways I am you. I wont forget that you are a person, with thoughts, opinions and feelings, even if you cant or wont always express them. I wont forget that your dignity still matters to you even when others think it is ok to treat you like an empty shell. I will dress you, and care for you and hold you in my arms now. I will remind you that you are still a Mother, not a child. I will listen to you and reassure you. And I will always be grateful for every single moment I get to spend with you. I will be your voice. I will tell your story. I will not forget you.

Supplies:
Anna Aspnes
Artsy Layered Template No. 19Artsy Layered Template No. 19
Artplay Palette EleganceArtplay Palette Elegance
Artplay Palette Forget Me NotArtplay Palette Forget Me Not
Artplay Palette RoutineArtplay Palette Routine
Artplay Palette SiblingsArtplay Palette Siblings
Artplay Palette TapestryArtplay Palette Tapestry
Artplay Palette TimeArtplay Palette Time
Artplay Palette truthArtplay Palette truth
Artplay Palette CareArtplay Palette Care

Little Butterfly Wings-The Wisdom Of Motherhood
Ali Edwards-Hello Story Wk 2
Natali Design-09 Calendar | Summer Overlays | Valentine

Process | I began with a template. I clipped my photos to the masks and then clipped papers and transfers to the remaining masks and paint layers of the template. I added lots of word art and embellishments, then added my journaling.