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By Claudya

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May 19, 2011 Claudya Martinez

Nostalgia for the Present

You see this picture…

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It is not the best picture in the world, but I love it. I love it because it shows the 3 people that I love most in this world traveling as one. It makes my heart fill with joy and nostalgia for the present because right now we are this compact little family that travels together and we feel complete. One day we will not be this compact, we will take up more space and the distance between us will grow. One day, I will not be able to wrap my arms around the three people I love the most all at once. But today I can, today I can wrap my arms around all three of them at once. And that’s why I love this picture.

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  1. Glen says

    May 19, 2011 at 1:41 pm

    It says it all doesn’t it. well done

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  2. blankGlen says

    May 19, 2011 at 1:41 pm

    It says it all doesn’t it. well done

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  3. blankNaturalmente Mamá says

    May 19, 2011 at 1:47 pm

    Awww so sweet!!! I’m glad you are enjoying the moment and craziness too! Blessings! 

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  4. blankNaturalmente Mamá says

    May 19, 2011 at 1:47 pm

    Awww so sweet!!! I’m glad you are enjoying the moment and craziness too! Blessings! 

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  5. blankrebecca says

    May 19, 2011 at 3:53 pm

    I took a photo of my husband, son and daughter walking along a path in front of me, all holding hands.  One of my favorite photos. 

    I really like this one.

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  6. blankTara R. says

    May 19, 2011 at 4:49 pm

     Wonderful shot of your little family. Keep them close, they don’t stay that small very long.

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    • blankClassic NYer says

      May 19, 2011 at 8:24 pm

      Nope… kids get big and husbands get fat.

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      • blankunknownmami says

        May 19, 2011 at 8:53 pm

        Well right now I’m fatter than he is, but he didn’t have a baby.

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  7. blankHilary says

    May 19, 2011 at 5:54 pm

    That’s beautiful. The photo.. yes but mostly the sentiment. 

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  8. blankdina@4lettrewords says

    May 19, 2011 at 6:12 pm

    I love it, too!

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  9. blankAlexis AKAMOM says

    May 19, 2011 at 6:49 pm

     I love when you see daddy taking care of the kids, it just warms your heart.  Beautiful memory one to be framed :).  In my house they are far and few so I must save them!

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  10. blankMommyLisa says

    May 19, 2011 at 7:28 pm

    That is so terrific.  Great picture.

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  11. blankPhotoPuddle says

    May 19, 2011 at 7:46 pm

    That photo is just lovely. 

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  12. blankMonkey Man says

    May 19, 2011 at 8:17 pm

    That is very sweet.

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  13. blankClassic NYer says

    May 19, 2011 at 8:22 pm

    Awwww! <3

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  14. blankEva Gallant says

    May 19, 2011 at 10:04 pm

    It is a beautiful photo, indeed!

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  15. blanklatinapen.blogspot.com says

    May 19, 2011 at 10:57 pm

     It is the best photo because you love it. Thanks for sharing the sentiment. My three are teenagers and young adult and I’d have to ‘corral’ them to get them together for a photo. 

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  16. blanklisleman says

    May 20, 2011 at 12:17 am

    what a nice thought  – it reminds me of the song “the voyage”
    Here’s a few lines –
    Life is an ocean and love is a boat
    In troubled water that keeps us afloat
    When we started the voyage, there was just me and you
    Now gathered round us, we have our own crew
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uG3EZ8sNOls

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  17. blankAnonymous says

    May 20, 2011 at 12:58 am

     Sometimes the best pictures in the world are not the best because of how beautifully shot they are.  My favorite pictures are probably garbage in the eyes of a professional photographer.

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  18. blankJoanne says

    May 19, 2011 at 6:45 pm

     What a great photo. It is such a sweet moment captured. 

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  19. blankAnonymous says

    May 20, 2011 at 4:18 am

    Absolutely gorgeous.

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  20. blankKristin_The_Goat says

    May 20, 2011 at 5:41 am

    It’s wonderful that you realize that this moment is fleeting, so you stopped and appreciated it.  I can feel the love in this photo.  

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  21. blankSylvia Targonski says

    May 20, 2011 at 4:23 am

    I love this! My fav pic of my boyfriend and son is also from behind.  There’s something about them not knowing that the picture is being taken that makes it seem so much more special. It’s candid and shows that they weren’t purposely posing for the picture, its just effortless.

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  22. blankAnonymous says

    May 20, 2011 at 12:07 pm

     Love this picture and that your man is strong cause I know that is not an easy balancing act! Have a wonderful day with your sweet bunch!

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  23. blankKaylen says

    May 20, 2011 at 4:24 pm

    LOVE this!!! It makes my heart happy to see so much love, but most esp from a daddy. It’s hard to find good daddies these days. Sad but true!

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  24. blankAnonymous says

    May 20, 2011 at 5:45 pm

    I love it too. You have a beautiful family. 

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  25. blankCyndy DysFUNctional Mom says

    May 21, 2011 at 3:11 am

     I love it too, and I love your happiness that is so evident in this post.

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  26. blankMrs4444 says

    May 21, 2011 at 10:45 pm

     I love it, too. Plus, you now have a photo to bring back this feeling whenever you want to 🙂

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  27. blankAnonymous says

    May 22, 2011 at 12:03 am

    OMG! Now I am crying — you put that so perfectly. One day you will be bigger and further apart but you will always be that close in your heart.

    Lots of love,
    Traci

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  28. blankdel says

    May 22, 2011 at 5:56 am

     What a lovely sentiment, so true and so beautiful.  

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  29. blankAnonymous says

    May 22, 2011 at 6:21 pm

    That’s a great picture.

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