life would be very unhappy without taking the risk of love, for people and for pets, for spouse or friend. i read yesterday the memory we leave behind in our loved ones hearts keeps us alive. that is not the exact quote but i liked it.
The shadows express these thoughts well, nothing left but shadows when we don't take risks, an empty life. Not just with love, but in many things in life, new chances, changes.
Lovely pairing of words and image. The shadow of the figure on the back wall rapidly moves the eye from the chair to become the focus of attention, rightly placed on the person who is absent.
Oh, you've touched my heart with this one. Pain in the missing... a strong reminder of precious love. The empty chair does it to me every time. Praying you are comforted as you have comforted us.
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The photo and quote go well together. Shadows and empty chairs are a good way to show absence and longing. But the writer is right about the risk.
may you know comfort in any and all griefs you experience...
"Lord... make us glad, for as many days as you have afflicted us; for as many years as we have seen trouble."
Psalm 90:5
I can't imagine anything sadder than not being willing to take that risk.
life would be very unhappy without taking the risk of love, for people and for pets, for spouse or friend. i read yesterday the memory we leave behind in our loved ones hearts keeps us alive. that is not the exact quote but i liked it.
Beautiful photo and quote, Susan.
Another wonderful Post.
I love it.
It is a hard, beautiful, true post. You enrich my life Susan. Thank you.
I think of the shadow of her life on mine and I know it was worth it. Thank you, Susan.
The shadows express these thoughts well, nothing left but shadows when we don't take risks, an empty life. Not just with love, but in many things in life, new chances, changes.
Good quote and so true!
Lovely pairing of words and image. The shadow of the figure on the back wall rapidly moves the eye from the chair to become the focus of attention, rightly placed on the person who is absent.
I love this. Grief is just the dark side of a blessing. For sure.
That quote is so perfect for me these days.Thanks.
this is so deep and rich. I just love that photo, and the quote too. happy day to you Susan.
Beautiful.
So poignant.
So true.
Bless you
And thank you for the photo essay
Love... everything is always worth it for love. :o) This is so beautiful. A good lesson in finding the blessings even while in grief. ((HUGS))
Heartfelt..
the perfect pairing. xox
Such a wonderful photo. goes perfect with your quote..
Such truth in the quote and to find such a great way to bring it to life through your photo- nicely done :)
Photo and quote are perfect!
Truly beautiful words and image.
Oh, so very timely for me. Thanks, Susan!
this gives me goosebumps. and reminds me of some folks i have been missing. may love warm the days of the presence of absence, Susan.
So lovely, as always.
Beautiful!
Sending you hugs.
xo Catherine
Oh, Susan. The shadow--I'm trying to decide if it's of one present--or the one absent. This is stunning.
haunting wisdom
...thanks for the ponder,
Jennifer
Oh, you've touched my heart with this one. Pain in the missing... a strong reminder of precious love. The empty chair does it to me every time. Praying you are comforted as you have comforted us.
sometimes enduring the pain of long grief is the hardest thing to do. it's a beautiful quote.
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