I is Ineffable Woman
According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary online, ineffable is defined as "to great, powerful, beautiful, etc., to be described or expressed." That is a very appropriate adjective for my mother, whom I'm dedicating this post to on this International Women's Day. She's truly a #MakeItHappen type of woman.
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No, she never earned a degree, but she is well read, well traveled, and highly intelligent. Because my late father was elected the first Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Mexico back in the 1960's, my mother became the perfect bishop's wife. She was a role model for the women in the diocese, a flawless hostess for international visitors that came through the diocese, and a servant leader for various committees she served on during my father's tenure. She always looked flawless too. As they say, next to every great man, there is a great woman!
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As a mother, she has been superb! Although she counted on a maid to do the cleaning, she did all the child caring and cooking. I don't know how she did it, because although she was involved in my father's professional life, my brother and I were never neglected. Even when we went to church or trips, she made sure we had books, pencils, crayons and tablets to keep us entertained. When my father was out on business trips, she kept us busy with all kinds of educational and entertaining activities. She was the heart of our home.
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I am immensely grateful for the intelligent conversations, artistic inspiration, and the positive influence my mother still has in my life. Thank you, Lord. May you all have a blessed International Women's Day!
Great tribute to your mother, thanks for joining us at Art Journal Journey, Valerie
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic post and gorgeous pieces of art ( including this nice photo . thank you for sharing)for this special day! Thank you for joining AJJ Arnoldo!
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
A lovely post.
ReplyDeleteA fine piece of art for this challenge.
Thank you for joining us
Love Chrissie AJJ guest hostess xx
A beautiful and heartwarming post, and a lovely tribute to your mother.
ReplyDeletewow! She is definitely one powerful looking woman ~ lovely creations!
ReplyDeleteHappy Week to you,
artmusedog and carol
These are gorgeous! Amazing post about your mom! Thank you so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. Hugs, Sandra
ReplyDeletebeautiful post! i love your drawing on the cardboard and the pillow boxes are darling too :) thank you for playing a long with us at simon says stamp!
ReplyDeleteLovely tribute to your mother.
ReplyDeleteLove the angel tribute to your mother. Thanks for joining us at The Mixed Media Monthly Challenge.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful dedication to your mom! The picture of the two of you together is priceless. You have matching smiles! Such pretty pillow boxes you made, and the sketch with Gelatos is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThat is the sweetest thing ever!!!!! 1000 good son points to you for this post and 10x's that to your mom for her awesomeness! Ohhhh and the tag and title are spectacular.
ReplyDeleteSí, realmente es maravilloso contemplar esas sonrisas, un retrato precioso!
ReplyDeleteYour post is so wonderful and beautiful. What a sweet tribute to your mother. I love the little white bird in the angel's hands. Lovely art!
ReplyDeleteSo love your angel with its big heart! And then the incredible photo with your mom! Really love this, you both look so happy!
ReplyDelete♥ Conny Mix It Monthly
If one is blessed with a wonderful relationship with their mother ...the're undescribable rich
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day
A great tribute to your mum Arnoldo...very special people in our lives, love our mums Cheers RobynO#25
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful tribute to your dear Mama, you look very alike.
ReplyDeleteSome striking artwork again, such a talent you have.
Best wishes and blessings,
Di.
ABCW team.
A great tribute to your mother and such a lovely photo. Your angel and dove is lovely. I like to work on corrugated card.
ReplyDeleteThank you ever so much for sharing this wonderful post, it warmed my heart.
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Mariane # 51
A lovely post. Your little gift pillows are really beautiful. - Jo
ReplyDeleteYou are blessed with a great mother! I chuckle about your description the she was a make-it-happen-woman because that is how my kids describe me! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWonderful word...loving tribute which explains a lot why you are such a compassionate/impassioned person yourself♪ http://lauriekazmierczak.com/incline/
ReplyDeleteNo doubt your mom would've read this post and cried with joy of how you feel about her. :-)
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Stunning project, love the colours and how you put it all together! Thanks so much for joining us at Mixed Media Monthly!
ReplyDeleteMy salutations to her! A great tribute!
ReplyDeletehappy ABCW!
Your mother sounds amazing
ReplyDeleteJill #51
What beautiful words you have written about your Mother, I bet she cried when she read them - I know I would! I love your drawing too, it looks really cool on the texture of the corrugated board and those pillow boxes are very pretty. Happy WOYWW and sorry to be late! :o) Annie C #76
ReplyDeleteineffable I always thought to mean something difficult to describe how wonderful beautiful it is, like the better parts of the human spirit.
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A post for Mom...LOVE that! Gorgeous lady and art!
ReplyDeleteAwww, what a sweet post honoring your mom - she is beautiful!!!!
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Gabriele 15
Lovely gorgeous post!
ReplyDeleteYour mother has obviously had a great influence on the person you are today which proves what a wonderful person she must be.
ReplyDeleteTake care and have a great week, Angela x 31
What a moving tribute to a remarkable lady, Arnoldo! You are a credit to her, and to your wonderful dad, too. She would be proud.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your lovely encouraging comment - I am doing my best to rely on the Lord and not fret about what is to come, but I am filled with very natural fears as this is a huge operation and a major life-change for me. I know that in the long run I shall be fine, but it's the getting there that's the problem lol! I am glad you enjoyed the pic of Beatrict cuddling with my hubby. I expect she'll do a lot of that while I am in hospital, keeping him company and comforting him!
Shoshi
Wonderful tribute yo your mom. Great post. Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteLovely photo and a wonderful tribute to your mom!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful , loving tribute to your mother Arnoldo. I'm sure she is so very proud of you! Beautiful place cards. So grateful to have gotten to know you and your art through PPF. Blessings to you!
ReplyDeleteWhagt a wonderful tribute! Love the selfie with your Mother.
ReplyDeleteHello Arnoldo, what a great tribute to your mother, she must be a wonderful person. You are both very lucky.
ReplyDeleteI like your angel drawing very much, and it's on corrugated card - that looks difficult to paint. Love the dove too, sitting there peacefully and quietly.
What a wonderful tribute to your mother - she sounds like an amazing woman! And, from your selfie I can tell you 2 have lots of fun together!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful, wonderful tribute to your lovely mother!
ReplyDeleteOh what a beautiful mother! Such a fantastic tribute...and a fabulous son she raised! My last sentence for a poem I wrote in 2006 and reposted last sunday was that women are the heart of the home... such a beautiful soul raised such a beautiful soul...wonder how that happens eh? Your family was truly blessed! LOVE LOVE LOVE the photo...just gorgeous!! Great art this week too!
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What a sweet tribute to your mother - charming and heart felt!
ReplyDeleteLovely, lovely post and a beautiful selfie too :)
ReplyDeleteluv today's post Arnaldo, Hugs
ReplyDeletethanks for stopping over to view mine
much love...
Your mama is a beautiful lady on the outside as well as the inside. Thank you so much for sharing -
ReplyDeleteWhat an angel your Mother is! I love the art that you made to commemorate her!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful dedication! Also, those pillow boxes are so darling!!
ReplyDeletewhat a brilliant art piece and a fantastic tribute to your beloved mother. xo
ReplyDeleteWonderful tribute to your Mom and lovely piece of art. Thanks for joining us at The Mixed Media Monthly Challenge.
ReplyDeletegreat project and beautiful sentiment. thanks for playing with us at the Mixed Media Monthly Challenge Blog!
ReplyDeletesuch a pleasure reading about your mother! she sounds like an amazing woman and role model to many! Thank you for sharing your artwork and story! Thank you so much for playing with the Mixed Media Monthly Challenge!
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