December 29, 2011

Motherhood

How sweet is this picture of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and her daughter Caroline, taken back in '60 at their Georgetown home in DC.

Did you know Jacqueline gave birth to a third premature baby named Patrick who died two days later of respiratory distress syndrome?  She also gave birth to a still born daughter, named Arabella (her first child)  I now quietly understand her sometimes withdrawn attitude and extremely reserved persona.  Who woulnd't like to retrieve into their own skin after experiencing these tragic deaths. 

1 comment:

  1. That is such a fabulous picture. Loss of a child would be so tragic, at any age. Our neighbors are facing the loss of their 23-year-old son from leukemia. I can't imagine their pain. I hope never to face it myself, or you with your beautiful Emilu.

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