The Closeness We Share - In So Many Ways

"OH MY GOSH! This is hanging on my wall!" Those were the 1st words I spoke when I was reviewing my daughter's senior picture proofs and came across this one. I went and compared it to my own senior picture taken at age 17 and in a frame on my wall. It was astonishing!

This wasn't preplanned... it just was one of life's ironies that makes you stop and think about God's incredible thoughts that went into our design.

On the left, is my daughter Deanna, age 17 then, age 28 now. A wife and mother, yet so much more. She's everything a mother could ask for in a daughter, a wife, a mother, a human being.

On the right is myself, age 17 then, age 50 now. I'd like to think I'm becoming more and more like my 'replica,' my daughter. She's taught me so much about life, about people, about God.

We are so very close. This photo reminds me of how important and priceless our relationship is, while also reminding me of the differences that are unique to us both and the value in respecting and loving those differences.

These were taken in 2000 and 1977, respectively. They were not taken at the same photography studio. Mine was taken at Capwell's and they went out of business decades ago.

Though we've changed since then, and the obvious age difference makes us look less like twins, I still feel awed every time I look at this picture.

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Bill Bates says ... on Wednesday, May 4 at 4:44 AM

Two of the prettiesty girls I know !!

Christina says ... on Tuesday, May 3 at 6:17 PM

This pic is a def. Look a like. Lucky for the world God made two of a beeautiful being

Evie says ... on Monday, May 2 at 7:39 AM

Two peas in a pod! :)

Tina says ... on Friday, Apr 29 at 5:57 PM

WOW ! Definately LOOK A LIKE !

Ronda Lee says ... on Tuesday, Apr 26 at 12:58 PM

WOW! Twins...That is amazing how much you look alike. I don't see any other Mother daughter photo that compare to you two! Best of luck!

rebekah S. says ... on Monday, Apr 25 at 5:16 PM

Love it, closest look-alike to me.

Donna says ... on Monday, Apr 25 at 1:39 PM

Moat definitely the winner!

ldavis says ... on Monday, Apr 25 at 9:59 AM

Amazing look-alikes!

Kerri says ... on Monday, Apr 25 at 9:39 AM

So amazing how much they look alike!

KKennedy says ... on Sunday, Apr 24 at 10:26 PM

Wow!!! Same expression, same hair, and same style of tops. Amazing! Two very beautiful ladies! :)

Yvette M. says ... on Sunday, Apr 24 at 10:20 PM

Wow! You guys look soo identical!!

Jessica says ... on Saturday, Apr 23 at 9:41 AM

Omg you girls look alike so much!!! you deserve to win(:

starr says ... on Friday, Apr 22 at 9:54 PM

what do they look like Now... Can WE ge a Current Photo Please??? thanks

star says ... on Friday, Apr 22 at 9:53 PM

what do they look like now.. can we get a current photo?? please

Tammy Carter says ... on Friday, Apr 22 at 11:35 AM

These people deserve to win! They look like TWINS!!

Karen says ... on Wednesday, Apr 20 at 6:09 PM

You really don"t look the same anymore though.

Karen says ... on Wednesday, Apr 20 at 6:06 PM

Wow can't believe you two look so much alike! :)

KevGla says ... on Wednesday, Apr 20 at 2:53 PM

Wow, Cant believe this is you and your daughter....I cant tell the difference!

Tanya says ... on Wednesday, Apr 20 at 11:42 AM

I don't think you two could look any more alike without actually being twins. :)

Terre Alexander says ... on Wednesday, Apr 20 at 9:52 AM

Yes you look so much alike it is amazing. Still to this day I believe. They say to men before they marry "look at your to be mother in law and that's how your bride will look when she is older... In your case this is true!

Jennie Mesenbrink says ... on Saturday, Apr 9 at 4:37 PM

So who can beat this? They are amazing! Beautiful women! This will go on for generations right? I am proud to be a part of this family.

Lee Anne Krause says ... on Friday, Apr 8 at 7:48 PM

God is always amazing when he creates mother's and daughter's.

Michelle says ... on Friday, Apr 8 at 6:55 PM

Only how many years between you two?? Good greif, twins I tell ya!

Pathoo says ... on Thursday, Apr 7 at 9:32 PM

HELP! Where did our picture go?

gramkaren says ... on Wednesday, Apr 6 at 6:56 PM

They look and act so much alike it is almost scary!!! You guys are sure to win.

Ana Lee says ... on Wednesday, Apr 6 at 3:29 PM

ohhh mna.. yes Deanna apparently looked JUST like mommy win HS! Resemblance is uncanny! =)

Dave says ... on Wednesday, Apr 6 at 1:28 PM

Simply amazing! Like clones!

Pathoo says ... on Wednesday, Apr 6 at 1:06 PM

Wow everyone, thanks so much! There isn't anyone, including my own family, who upon seeing these pics for the 1st time, hasn't thought they were the same person. They just weren't sure which of us it was. My eyeliner's on the bottom, hers is on top.

KSEE24 says ... on Wednesday, Apr 6 at 12:18 PM

Voting will begin after April 22.

Beth McBeen says ... on Wednesday, Apr 6 at 10:33 AM

You two are gorgeous!!!! Hope you win!!!!

JCampbell says ... on Wednesday, Apr 6 at 7:23 AM

Wow! They look exactly the same!

Tammy says ... on Wednesday, Apr 6 at 6:55 AM

Wow, this is amazing! They look like TWINS, not mother and daughter!

Judy says ... on Tuesday, Apr 5 at 10:49 PM

So Amazing. Even your non-expression, expression is the same!

Ramona says ... on Tuesday, Apr 5 at 10:14 PM

The most incredible mother/daughter clones I've ever seen.

Yvonne says ... on Tuesday, Apr 5 at 9:58 PM

They sure look like the same person to meI do not see it now tho

Shrina says ... on Tuesday, Apr 5 at 9:53 PM

I am STILL amazed at the splitin' images of mother & daughter, down to the hair even!!! INCREDIBLE!

Emerald says ... on Tuesday, Apr 5 at 9:40 PM

How do I vote for you?

Donna says ... on Tuesday, Apr 5 at 9:39 PM

This is amazing, same demeanor even!

Phil says ... on Tuesday, Apr 5 at 9:34 PM

Remarkable!

Josalyn says ... on Tuesday, Apr 5 at 9:30 PM

It is crazy how much they look like the same person

Beverly says ... on Tuesday, Apr 5 at 9:04 PM

I do a double take every time I see them side by side. It is amazing!

rmhaddox says ... on Tuesday, Apr 5 at 1:16 PM

Wow they look like the same person.

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