My youngest daughter Annebelle and I were at the Bosbaan today, near Amsterdam, where she had a university boat race. Rowing teams from all over The Netherlands were present. The weather was perfect, with only a light breeze and lots of sunlight.
It was difficult being there at first, for both my daughter and I, but the lively atmosphere brought back lots of good memories. More than twenty five years ago, my husband and I took part in the same rowing championship, in a men's coxed eight by SKADI (Rotterdam). My husband being the stroke oarsman and I the (slightly too tall) cox. Standing there beside the lake, I could still remember the power and the synchronicity of the boat and its men. The feeling was simply fantastic!
My daughter Annebelle was one of the crew (first one bow) of a coxed four by ASOPOS (Leiden) and took part in the 500 metres. The girls were afraid they would finish last, but fortunately they ended somewhere in between. My husband would have been so proud! I thought I would share some photo's with you.
Wishing you a Happy Sunday!
Love,
Madelief x
Hoe stoer dat je nu al weer een soort van de draad op pakt. Probeert. Heb veel aan je gedacht. En nog steeds. Take care Madelief!!!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenxxc
Awe I'm glad it brought you some lovely memories Madelief, well done to your daughter!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenTake care my dear,
V xxx
What a bright and charged and fun event that seems to be - with a touch of vintage? ;) and the beautiful colors... did they all wear them for you? =) I am so glad that you could go and find warmth and goodness there!!!! =) xxoo
BeantwoordenVerwijderenOh, and congratulations to Annebelle!! =) xo
BeantwoordenVerwijderenWhat a moment for you Madelief and a somewhat bittersweet one, but it sounds as if you went with it in the most positive way. To remember the good times is the way to go and I have so much admiration for you all....... Jan would be so proud of you all. Sending much love. XXXX
BeantwoordenVerwijderenSo glad you had a special outing that brought back such happy memories, dear Madelief. Well done to your daughter. Take care.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenSending love.
Helen x
The autumn sunshine looks lovely...is it autumn in amsterdam?
BeantwoordenVerwijderenTwenty five years passes in a flash!
Now you have some new memories...
bestest love as ever daisy j xx
Ik kan me goed voorstellen dat dit voor jou en je dochter een moeilijk moment was. Maar wat hebben ze het goed gedaan! En fijn dat het je ook goede herinneringen bracht.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenLieve groet van Aleta
That looks like such fun! I love hearing about you and your husband, and now your daughter is making it a tradition! Congratulations to her,and I'm glad you were able to find some pleasure amid the pain.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenWell done girls, looks like you did a grand job, the weather looked perfect, so glad you enjoyed a day at the races,
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThea x
Beautiful photos... that looks like such fun... Hugs!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenWat kan ik me die dubbele gevoelens goed voorstellen.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenMaar wat goed dat jullie dit samen hebben meegemaakt vandaag. En die zon scheen extra voor jullie vandaag.
Liefs lia
Great fun. Nice that girls finished in the middle. It must be hard to carry on, it mother and daughter are a great support team. Hope you have a great week.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenLooks like a beautiful day for the event.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenGorgeous photos.
Congrats to the girls !
Hugs,
Willow
Begrijpelijk dat jullie er met gemengde gevoelens hebben gestaan, voor jou kwamen ook nog eens de beelden van vroeger weer terug. Toch heeft dat ook iets moois. Je dochter heeft samen met de anderen een prima resultaat neergezet, goed hoor!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenVeel liefs, Ingrid
yes i believe he is proud of you. i'm happy you and your girl were able to have this day. you are an amazing woman.
BeantwoordenVerwijderensending hugs and much love,
lori xxxxxx
Things to be treasured Madelief, old and new! Memories, the fabric of life...
BeantwoordenVerwijderenOne day at a time Dear!
Hugs,
Dear Madelief,
BeantwoordenVerwijderenWhat a lovely day out and I enjoyed seeing your wonderful photos.
You must be so proud of Annebelle and congratulations to her team.
Sending love and hugs
Carolyn
Alle eerste keren worden moeilijk, zonder hem. Maar het is goed zo, denk ik. goed dat jullie samen waren. En wat zijn je foto's weer ongelooflijk mooi, heel sfeervol. Lieve groetjes, Gerda
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThese are wonderful memories!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenMarkus
Lovely memories Madelief ... you must be so proud of Annabelle, and of yourself too. Take care sweetie
BeantwoordenVerwijderenLove Claire xxx
Lieve Madelief,
BeantwoordenVerwijderenWat was het gisteren een mooie dag voor deze eerste race van Annabel. Ik ben blij voor haar dat ze niet op slag hoefde en ze heeft blijkbaar heel hard gewerkt als boeg zodat ze niet als laatste finishten. Ik kan me voorstellen dat bij jou heel mooie herinneringen terugkwamen aan dingen die je samen met Jan beleefd hebt. Kijkend naar jou mooie foto's komen er zelfs herinneringen terug aan mijn eigen roeitijd.
Een heel dikke knuffel en liefs, Ilse
Een dag met gemengde gevoelens....maar wat is je lief dichtbij jullie.......in jullie hart in jullie herinneringen kortom als een rode draad door elke dag. En in je prachtige dochter waar je met recht heel trots op bent......mooie prestatie.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenDenk aan je.
Sterkte en liefs
Dear Madelief - this lovely post took me down memory lane too. H was a big rower before university and when he was at university, and so was my eldest son. Many are the occasions that I have stood on the riverbank too shouting for them both over the years.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenWell done to Annabelle - there were very few women who rowed when I was young, not so now.
Your memories are special, it is good to remember.
Hallo Madelief,
BeantwoordenVerwijderenWat moet dit een dubbel gevoel hebben gegeven, maar wat goed dat jullie er toch van konden genieten. Prachtige foto's...
Liefs,
Mirjam
Du hast die Atmosphäre so wundervoll eingefangen! Es sieht aber auch speziell aus in den ganzen Outfits.Ich habe eine (nicht allzu lange) Zeit auch mal gerudert, daher weiß ich, wie schwer das ist!! Ich finde es auch sehr schön, dass ich (trotzdem) so Plätze aufsucht. Wie ich schon schrieb, die Erinnerungen kann einem keiner nehmen, und wenn es so positive sind, dann ist es was ganz Besonderes. Es gibt sicher viele Beziehungen, wo man auf nicht so viele positive Dinge zurückblicken kann.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenLG
Tinka
Ihr, nicht ich, sorry Tippfehler!!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenLG
Tinka
Je mag trots zijn op jullie dochter, ze treed in de voetsporen van haar pappa en mamma.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenEn de Zon?...... Die scheen speciaal voor jullie.
Wat fijn dat er zulke mooie herinneringen naar boven kwamen, en dag om in te lijsten toch?
Lieve groet. Hermine
Great memories.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenDear Madelief
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI'm saddened to hear about Jan and so sorry for your loss my dear. I thought I had left a comment before but now I cannot see it and feel awful. I just want to say I have been thinking of you and your daughters and can only commend you for your strength, acceptance and optimism. I always knew how wonderful you are!
Love
Jeanne
x
Lieve Madelief; Wat fijn dat je zo samen met je dochters leuke dingen kunt beleven en daarbij ook nog samen mooie herinneringen kunt delen...Grappig dat je dochter nu daar ook aan t roeien is; net als jij en jan vroeger...wie weet keek hij wel mee naar zn meiden...
BeantwoordenVerwijderenDapper dat je weer blogt en dit deelt.
Sterkte hoor! liefs Fleur
Wat mooi dat je dochter jullie roeisport voortzet, zo kunnen jullie de fijne herinneringen delen. Het was gisteren nog een zonnige dag dus dat kwam prachtig uit. Ik bewonder je alleen al om je doorzettingsvermogen en optimisme om je blog voort te zetten, het zal je troost geven.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenLiefs, Janneke
Congratulations to Annebelle and to you too. Great times, beautiful memories. Take care hope you are feeling better.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenBlessings
Wat mooi Madelief, dat je samen met je dochter de roeiwedstrijd hebt beleefd en dat jullie in jullie voetsporen verder gaan. En dat je ook weer hebt kunnen genieten, als zal het vast wel dubbel geweest zijn.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenFijn dat je het bloggen weer oppakt en doorgaat. Het zal ook afleiding en contact opleveren.
Veel liefs,
Gerry
un sport très difficile
BeantwoordenVerwijderenbravo pour la performance de votre fille
de jolies photos , pour un album souvenirs
tendresse
edith (iris) France
Precious Madelief,
BeantwoordenVerwijderenYou are always on my mind, and to see you here again as life continues on, so do YOU. The bright colors of your world always fascinate me, but what stands out the brightest is your courage. You will always be special to me, to your children, to Jan. FOREVER.
What a perfect autumn day activity! LOVE, Anita
Hele lieve warme knuffel van mij lieverd....x !
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BeantwoordenVerwijderenDear dear Desirée, that's why you wasn't there. And what a beautiful pictures of sportive young people, so healthy and empowering. And the beauty of remembering Jan, the synchronicity beyond form, love from Lidwien
BeantwoordenVerwijderenHello dear Madelief!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenHow uitstandingly nice day there near Amsterdam:)
I can imagine your double feelings for this moment,dear friend....
How fantastic is you colorfully post again!
From the bottom of my heart Wishing you blissful week:)
Hugs from Moscow,
***Violetta***
Oh Madelief my heart is breaking for you and your Family. I am so very sorry for your loss... Take care and know Jan will always be with you.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenLove & hugs,
Wanda
Dearest Madelief,
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThat is exactly the fabric of life... We weave a new thread of the full tapestry and also picking up old threads that become interwoven. Fond memories and especially valuable as you continue this as a second generation tradition. Indeed, Jan will be smiling down from heaven and feel proud of his beloved women!
Hugs,
Mariette
Wat mooi om zo samen met je dochter deze traditie voort te zetten.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenFijn dat je dit ook samen doet, samen beleven en delen en ook met een stukje
emotie in je hart. Prachtige foto's waar je man inderdaad trots op mag zijn.
Lieve groet, Eefie
Dear Madelief,
BeantwoordenVerwijderenSUch beautiful photos of your day!
I admire your strength and courage , happy that Annabelle did well also.
carolyn
Ja dat moet heel moeilijk zijn,dat je nu dingen alleen moet doen met je dochters,fijn dat je er een fijn gevoel bij had en het je terug bracht in de tijd,schitterend je foto`s,lieve groet Musje.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI love those green and red striped sweaters or coats or whatever they are that a couple of them are wearing on the dock! Think of you often, glad it is sunny and you are able to get out and be in the world. It does help, I think.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenEen dag die door alle mooie herinneringen zo moeilijk voor je moet zijn geweest lieve Madelief.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenIk heb bewondering voor je moed en kracht, want zo kort na dit grote verlies sta je daar toch.
Wat een prachtige prestatie van je dochter, wat kan je dan trots zijn.
Liefs Mea
How wonderful that Annebelle has followed in Jan and your footsteps and did so well. It must have been a day of mixed emotions. Jan would be so proud of both of you. Thinking of you and sending you hugs.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenSarah x
Brave girls! Your courage is an inspiration. love
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI can only imagine how difficult a day it must have been in its beginnings, but as the mother of a rower I know how healing time spent on the river can be, So glad it turned about to be a good day after all xxx
BeantwoordenVerwijderenHi Madelief, just stopping by to say how delightful your blog is. Thanks so much for sharing. I have recently found your blog and am now following you, and will visit often. Please stop by my blog and perhaps you would like to follow me also. Have a wonderful day. Hugs, Chris
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What a lovely tradition you and Annebelle are continuing! Love the photos, especially the ones were the boats are being carried and the red oars shine out. Well done to Annebelle! And thankyou, Madelief for sharing.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenMadelief, wat dapper van je om dit niet uit de weg te gaan en de mooie herinneringen te laten komen.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenFijn voor je dochter dat je erbij was. Mooi resultaat van de meiden.
Lieve groet,
This is a great event and it is necessary being part of it, especially when your husband and you had been part of it and now your daughter! Wonderful photos and memories!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenHugs, Barbara
What a lovely day out, and such memories you are both making! The weather looked perfect too!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenDearest Madelief, I am happy that you are sharing these photos with us! They look so vibrant and colorful!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI think there is nothing better for you and your daughters than diving actively into life and being part of it. Grief is already omnipresent and will remain for a long time, but it is not good to let the sadness rule your life ... And this rowing competition was still a great memory to Jan!
You are doing wonderfully.
Warm Küschelbüschels to you,
Traude
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What wonderful memories you must have had on the day Madelief and wonderful that you and your daughter were there. Your husband would indeed have been so proud....as I am sure he is.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenTake care,
Sophia x
My dear and wonderful Madelief,
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThank you for visiting my post; my mother left me 27 years ago, and this poem on my post was written only 3 weeks ago. I only posted it because I am so busy that I have not had time to search for lovely photos, write something decent, and so I decided to post my poem.....I hope it was not too difficult for you, but since you visited, left me a comment so graciously, I am guessing that at least, you are a brave woman and a most kind friend. I hope to return to lighter things for my next post. In the meantime, bless you my friend, and we are here for you! Anita
That's so nice that you attended this event with your daughter. For sure it brought back memories but it is those happy memories that will keep us going. Have a wonderful week.
BeantwoordenVerwijderen~ Your beautiful memories will always be in your heart, dear Madelief....and there they will stay for always...How wonderful and inspirational this post is..Being brave enough to look into tomorrow is a very difficult thing to do in these early days, my friend... .Sending the kindest thoughts from my small corner to yours,
BeantwoordenVerwijderenLove Maria x
Fijn je weer in blogland te zien.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenheel veel liefs
Lia
Es tut gut von dir zu hören. Ich freue mich das du uns ein Stück an deinem Leben teilhaben lässt, obwohl es eine solch schwere Zeit für dich ist. Alles Liebe- Ina
BeantwoordenVerwijderenSweet friend...what lovely images and memories! I think of you often. xoxo
BeantwoordenVerwijderenMadelief, I have been so consumed with work and life that I missed so much. I'm so sorry for you and your girls loss. Much love and prayers go your way....take care, love Heidi.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenWhat a lovely time to spend together! Your daughter doing the same things that you and your husband used to do makes it all the more special for memories to come. I think of you quite often and hope that all of you are getting stronger with each passing day. Hugs sent to you.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenTake Care,
Ulrike
Dear Madelief! How wonderful to read about the rowing tournament with your dear daughter. I love the rowing sport, simply because I have a relationship with it...My brother-in-law was rowing when he was younger and is still at the club. In the town here it's great traditions with rowing. And my youngest grandchild is very active in age of 11 years. He already has 14 medals and he love the sport. And I am a very proud grandmother...I think you do very right things, like this, with your daughter. It's very important for both of you, if you can manage things like this. I am thinking of you every day. God bless. Unn.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenSuch perfectly captured scenes of excitement! It reminds me of how when younger my family and I would line the street to watch Cambridge versus Oxford boat race. Water sports are so exhilarating, even when we are very sad. x
BeantwoordenVerwijderenBeautiful, colorful scenes and how wonderful that your daughter is carrying on this lovely tradition. I'm sure your Dear Husband would have been so proud and was right there in heart and spirit. Big hug xoxo Karen
BeantwoordenVerwijderenGood see you in your blog. A big hug. Evelyne
BeantwoordenVerwijderenHello,
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI have not visited your blog before and I'm sorry that the first time I pay you a visit is at such a sad time for you. Your beautiful pictures tell a story of all of their own. Best wishes at this sad time Mitzi
Hello dear Madelief
BeantwoordenVerwijderenWell done to Annebelle - her father would be so proud of both of you.
It takes courage to face the world again - all your blogging friends are with you every step of your journey.
God bless you much love
Shane xox
What a great job Annabelle, well done. I know you are as proud as it gets to see your daughter following in the family footsteps of such a wonderful outdoor pursuit and traditional. These are the amazing memories that they will always cherish.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenIt is so lovely to see you back in the blogosphere and thank you so much for popping by to say hello and give me a prod as I have been a little lazy on the blogging front but am beginning to pick up speed again and am getting round to catch up with all the wonderful people such as yourself that open up their worlds to us.
Lots of love.
Paul X
Well Done to Annabelle, it looked an exciting day! As you say, her Father would have been so proud, and now you have a new memory to add to the good ones.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenGill xx