Happy Mother's Day!

One of my mom's favorite songs was Somewhere Over the Rainbow and it has become one of my all time favorite songs as well. The lyrics remind me so much of her because she was a person who always worked toward pursuing her dreams. 

Sometimes, I wonder what she would say to me about my dreams and plans to walk the Camino de Santiago across Northern Spain by myself. She'd probably smile (worry internally for me) and offer me encouragements and support to follow my dreams.  I so miss talking to her but I know she lives on in who I am, who I have become, what I have done and what I am about to do. 

Somewhere over the rainbow

Way up high, 

There's a land that I heard of 

Once in a lullaby.

Somewhere over the rainbow

Skies are blue,

and the dreams that you dare to dream

Really do come true.

Someday I'll wish Upon a star

And wake up where the clouds are far

Behind me.

Where troubles melt like lemon drops

Away above the chimney tops

That's where you'll find me.

Somewhere over the rainbow

Bluebirds fly.

Birds fly over the rainbow.

Why then, oh why can't I?

If happy little bluebirds fly

Beyond the rainbow 

why, oh why can't I?

~ Harold Arlen & E.Y. Harburg

This is one of the few photos of me and my mom that I was able to save.  I'm not sure, but I believe it was taken during a family vacation to either Kauai, Maui or the Big Island.   I think I got my passion for travel from mom too! :)

Much appreciation and love always. 

Happy Mother's Day Mom!

A very Happy Mother's Day to my sis, Jean!

And a very Happy Mother's Day to everyone!