This is my beloved aunt Melania.
Personified beauty inside out.
Strong willed, affectionate, determined and resilient; an example to the new generations of our family.
She raised alone a family of seven.
She was the first elected woman in her city counsel and served her constituents for three mandates.
She has been a businesswoman until her retirement.
There are countless stories to share but I’ll leave you with her beautiful and generous smile.
A life worth living. And I’m proud of her.
What an inspiration and such a beautiful smile!
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Thank you! Sorry for the late reply
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You’re welcome, good to see you back! 🙂
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Thanks, Katie!
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Happiness is all over her face!
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Thank you for your comment.
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You’re welcome!
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She is beautiful! She doesn’t look 92, either.
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Indeed! She doesn’t feel like 92 either!
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Such a happy expression on her lovely face!
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Contagious smile, isn’t it? Thanks.
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It really is!
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So vibrant, so alive! I hope I can be like that if I get to 92.
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You surely will, Jill!
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92..and still a graceful smile. Wow, beautiful.:)
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Thank you so much.
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🙂
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Such personality, Lucile! I prefer the color version this time as it shows the warmth of her face.
janet
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She’s a strong woman, Janet. A remarkable person.
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love that smile and the twinkle in her eye……..very mischievous!
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Haha you got that very well. Thanks.
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The photograph captured its essence and beauty of your smile happy from the inside out! 92 year of love! Thank you dear cousin Lucile! Great gift! Your text describes part of a beautiful story of a big generous woman, fearless, ever lived beyond their time! I am proud to be your daughter and she is my life referential, my compass! A love without limits!
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this is a great Portrait, Lucile! the childish beam is still shining through the wrinkles
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The photograph captured its essence and beauty of your smile happy from the inside out! 92 years of love! Thank you dear cousin Lucile! Great gift! Your text describes part of a beautiful story of a big generous woman, fearless, ever lived beyond their time! I am proud to be your daughter and she is my life referential, my compass! A love without limits!
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Wonderful portrait, so much life shining out from her face.
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Look at her eyes…
They reflect the word ‘LIFE’!
Beautiful portrait, Lucile!
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Incredibly beautiful inside and out, Lucile. I can see the leadership, determination on her face as well as full life well-lived. Thank you for sharing her inspirational story. Now I see where you get your personality and beauty, my friend!
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What a proud niece you must be!
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Indeed I’m. Thanks for commenting.
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Those photos are so beautiful that they made me tear up. And what a story. It is not surprising that you come from such incredible stock.
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You have captured her true essence in your photos and your words. Really lovely post Lucille.
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Very inspiring! No wonder you are so proud of her and I can tell you do share the same genes 😉 Beautiful portrait and story, thanks for sharing! X
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Dearest Estelea, sorry for the late reply. Thank you so much.
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Wonderful portrait!
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Thank you Leya.
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So much life in your Aunt’s eyes, Lucille! Lovely portraits 🙂
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Thank you so much! She is indeed like that.
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