Inspiring Photo: Watch Over Them #12852889

Watch Over Them

Uploaded: March 27, 2012

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For Wm's Mother, Wm and His Sister.
May Angels Be Watching Over Them All
Bringing Them Love From Heaven And
Peace To Their Hearts.

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f2.8,1/60 sec hand held macro
Taken 1-18-11
(The Beautiful Angel Was A Gift To Me From Mumj).
(D&M)

Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/60 seconds, Flash: did not fire, auto mode, FocalLength: 4.60 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot SD800 IS

Comments

Tiia Vissak March 27, 2012

a lovely image! #1452484

Gord MacEachern March 27, 2012

Beautiful DD work Laura!! #10060251

Chris Ebben March 27, 2012

Hang in there Wm & family, I know this thoughtful card will cheer you up. I know only to well what it's like waiting around in hospitals. Know Tony & I are thinking of you=^..^= #10060311

Michelle Alton March 27, 2012

Having been at the bedsides of both of my parents as they slipped into the "next phase," I can empathize with you as your mother takes her journey. Take comfort in her long and wonderful life and what she has meant to you and your family, and know that many are thinking of you at this difficult time.
~Michelle Alton #10060326

Jeff Robinson March 27, 2012

Heart-touching.... This is so beautifully presented Laura - #10060338

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer March 27, 2012

Hi Wm.
I don't really know you, but Laura brought to my attention the sorrow and grief you and your sister are going through, so I can't help thinking of you now.
The hardest thing in life is to say goodbye. I've had to do that to both my parents.
And I'm also thinking what a blessing it is that you and your sister have a Mother that is such a wonderful Mother and she is blessed with having children like you.
I'm also thinking that it's a blessing to have the chance to say all the things that you have in your heart.
Sometimes you don't get that chance. #10060341

Dominick M. Dimacale March 27, 2012

What a touching image and tribute, Laura!

Dominick #10060456

Courtenay Vanderbilt March 27, 2012

Wayne, I was so saddened to hear the news from Laura. I too have experienced the passing of my parents; you are so lucky to have your mom for so long. My prayers are with you. #10060516

Ellen Hodges March 27, 2012

Soooo sorry to hear of the illness of you Mom, Wm! Prayers your way and hers. What a comfort for her that you and your sis are there to help her at this crucial time!! God bless and keep you all !! #10060718

Robert R. Goodman March 27, 2012

Hi Laura,beautiful thing you did my friend.So sorry to hear of Wm mother,my prayers are with them.Wonderful capture!!!!! #10060751

Wm Nosal March 27, 2012

Beautiful Laura!

Thank You Everyone For Your Prayers
Every Day We Loose A Little Bite
More Of Her
She Always Been A Fighter
Now She Looking Forward To Be
Re-joined With Her Husband Frank
Who Died At The Age Of 36

Many Thanks

Wayne #10060773

Monnie Ryan March 27, 2012

Beautiful tribute, Laura! #10060809

Tammy Espino March 27, 2012

Beutiful Laura. My prayers are with you and your family Wm. #10060820

Mary K. Robison March 27, 2012

Wm, you are going trough one of Life's most painful transitions ~ the loss of a parent, who's given you unconditional love all your life.
So many thoughts and prayers are going out to you and your sister for the needed strength to see your mother through that transition.
Just think, though: for your mother, the change will be such a joyful one, since she'll be free of pain, and finally reunited with the love of her life.
Please hold that in your heart, along with all the wonderful memories you and your mother shared. May such thoughts give you peace in the days ahead.
#10060834

Nancy L. Green March 27, 2012

Hi William, You are in my thoughts and prayers my friend, my the Lord give you and your family His peace. Nancy <>< #10060864

Daniella Puente March 27, 2012

Hi Wm, thinking of you and your family in these moments.... #10060925

Nancyj E. Hovey March 27, 2012

Wm N
May all of our peaceful prayers reach you and your family to have strength to see your mom through her transition. It is indeed, one of the most difficult times, losing a loved one, especially our mothers.

Laura, this is one gorgeous card. And the angel is one of my favorite! 8o) #10060960

Sherran Andersen March 27, 2012

Sending you wishes of love, comfort & peace.

Sherran

I have one for you too.

http://www.betterphoto.com/gallery/dynoGallDetail.php?photoID=11628231 #10060988

Karen Kessler March 27, 2012

Wm, I am praying for you, your Mom & your family. I know she has been a wonderful mother to you because you always speak so sweetly of her! We, your BP Family, are here for you if you need us as you have always brought smiles to our faces & encouragement in our photography! ~Karen #10061053

Stephen Zacker March 27, 2012

Beautiful... My thoughts and prayers go out to you Wm. #10061277

Anthony G. Comella March 27, 2012

My prayers to you my friend! #10061413

Laura E. Swan March 27, 2012

Thank You All *SO* Much For Your Warm and Loving Words For Wayne And His Family.

Wm, you are so welcome. We all wish we could do more.

We are here for you.

-Laura :) #10061431

John Connolly March 27, 2012

I was so saddened to hear about your Mum, Wm! I have lost both my parents, so I know the pain you are going through at the moment! My prayers are with you and your family! #10061604

Graham Robards March 27, 2012

Oh Wm. What a long road you have all travelled together, may it be filled with memories to tide you over in the sorrow filled times ahead!

I really don't know what to say, my memories of my mother are very dim, she died when I was only twelve years of age, far too young on both of us.

Your mother has been with you all these years loving you, looking after you, all the things your father was unable to do because of his early death.

Now it is time for her to go, to be once more again with Frank. I hope the journey ahead is a smooth one!

Godspeed!

Pat and Graham Robards
Best wishes

Pat #10062209

Wm Nosal March 27, 2012

Thanks So Much Everyone
Your Prayer and Thoughts
Are Giving Us Comfort
Will Print The Cards Off So My Family
Can Read Them

I Have A Map Of The World
And Marking On The Map
Were People Are That Are Praying And Thinking Of Her
I'll Show It To My Mom Tomorrow

Thanks

#10062239

Reynaldo D. Reyes March 28, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Wm, especially your Mom. It's such a wonderful dedication Laura, our Angels are always there to guide and comfort. #10063212

Lorna Shutter March 28, 2012

Hi Wm! Sorry I'm so late! If you can, please add me to that map of yours. I'm here in Toronto (CANADA) thinking and praying for you, your mom and your family! I've lost my mom, but my dad is 96! I dread the day when he will be gone as well ... but I know that he will be happy in heaven with my mom. I hope that you and your sister will cling to the good times and cherish the beautiful memories you have of her ... and remember your BP friends are always here for support! Take care, dear friend.

#10063528

Christine Lobsinger March 29, 2012

Wm, our prayers are with you and your Mom~
Laura, your ANGEL/Card are a beautiful dedication to our dear friend Wm.
Chris #10064880

Laura E. Swan March 29, 2012

Thank you BP Sisters and Brothers. :) Your words are so dear and sweet! All of them!

Wm, how is your mom doing today? Did she like her cards? #10065830

Joyce S. Court March 29, 2012

Wm,

Praying for you and your family. #10065846

Lydia Williams March 29, 2012

Thank you Laura for the beautiful card and sentiment for Wm. and family....It is so hard, But all of us have them all in our thoughts and prayers.
#10065882

Theresa Marie Jones March 29, 2012

Beautiful Laura, Congratulations on your EP!

May Wm. and family be comfoted by the many warm thoughts and prayers. #10066043

Wm Nosal March 29, 2012

Thanks All
Showed Her A Map Of The World Tonight
With Marks Where All The People
Were Praying and Thinking Of Her
She Couldn't Believe It!

We Have Had Problems Getting Permission
From The Cemetry For Her Finial Raising
Place With My Father, Bad Records!
Long Story...
We Got Permission This Afternoon
That Made Her So Happy

Thanks For My Mother, Dorothy My
Sister, Marie and My Self, What Ever My Name Is :)

A Baffling Case For The Doctors
They Saying No One Has Ever Last
This Long In Her Condition

Told Her Tonight, Mom
"You Can Take Your Super Woman Suit Off"
Time To Rest! #10066369

Laura E. Swan March 29, 2012

Tears here, Wayne. #10066399

Wm Nosal March 29, 2012

Me Too!
I Don't Think The Time Machine Can
Do A Thing For Her! Just Her Time!
Messing Up and Still Breaking Reconds :)
That's The Way You Do Things :)
And Always Be Nice!

Just Suck In Time, Our Time, Her Time
And We Can't Do Anything About It...

:) BUT, In Our Thoughts and Dreams We Can Go Anywhere and Anytime In Our Amanation Can Take Us!

Still Haven't Finest The Egg Story!
It's Going To Be Wonderful! A Happy Ending :) #10066519

Laura E. Swan March 29, 2012

Yes. Anywhere. Anytime. And that is how it works. When memories are all we have they get more precious and more sweet every day and every week and every month and every year. This is how we cope with losing our mothers or losing anyone for that matter. I know you know this already. I am glad your mom is still here for you to kiss and to talk to and hold her hand. These days and hours have been and always will be very precious ones to add to all of the rest. She has loved wearing her super woman suit, Wm. God will help her slip it off in his right time and she will be in his loving care. Wow. Think of the miracles she is about to encounter. It's what the rest of us can only dream of. Lucky her. :) #10066526

Wm Nosal March 29, 2012

:) Marie and I Have Got The Job Done!
Everything In Place
That's The Way You Do It!
The Nurses Love Her!
Her Fun Of Life, Her Fun Of Death Why?
We Can't Do Anything About It!
Oh Dear! I'm Loosing My Best Friend :( #10066542

Laura E. Swan March 29, 2012

Wayne, can you feel any Angels around you right now if you are still online tonight? I just prayed very hard for The Lord to send them to you. I HOPE THEY ARE THERE WITH YOU. #10066578

Joyce S. Court March 30, 2012

What a beautiful tribute to your mother that "she is your best friend." No one can love you like your mother does! #10067251

Heather Loewenhardt April 01, 2012

So beautiful and thoughtful Laura. #10070286

Karen Kessler April 02, 2012

Wm/Wayne, you are just the sweetest son a Mother could ask for! I can "feel" your love for her on this page! Continuing prayers for you and your family. ~Karen #10071842

Lydia Williams April 02, 2012

You said it all Laura...thank you! Yes, Mom's are and will always be our bestest! Glad all has worked out for her...Thank you to you and your sister for getting things together...see, how happy it made her...When she is ready...crack open the window..prayers to you and family. #10071876

Laura E. Swan April 02, 2012

xoxoxo Thank You SO Much Everyone! xoxoxo

Wm we are here if you want to write.

#10071898

Wm Nosal April 02, 2012

Thanks Again Everyone
Your Thoughts and Prayers Are
Greatly Appreciated
Her Life Is Slipping Away In Front
Of Us, Time To Say Good Bye Mom
Her Breathing Is Very Shallow
And Shes Not Responding To Our Voices
Or Our Touch Since Sunday Morning
xxx All #10071930

Stan Kwasniowski April 02, 2012

Laura, wonderful tribute and responses, Wm. at a time like this what can anyone say, we have been their and know your feelings #10071943

Laura E. Swan April 02, 2012

Thank you for coming back to tell us, Wayne. I just prayed that she finds herself safely in Gods care and that he leaves you this peace in your hearts knowing she is with him. I wonder so often what the experience is once our souls slip from these bodies. Anyone who has partially or fully experienced this before, that I have spoken to, say they are not afraid of passing away ever again afterwards. That it was wonderful for them. I hope this can be the peace in your heart, Wm. For you and your sister and all who you are close to there. It is my peace here right now for you and your Mom.

Hug hug!
-Laura

#10071962

Laura E. Swan April 02, 2012

Hi Stan. :) Thank you :) #10071963

Stan Kwasniowski April 02, 2012

Laura, re abpve. been their once, or as close as I ever want to be #10071969

Joyce S. Court April 02, 2012

God's grace is sufficient in our times of grief. We mourn the loss but celebrate the gift of life that affected us in such loving and profound ways. #10071972

Emile Abbott April 02, 2012

Emotional evoking image and great thoughtful sentiment for Williams family. #10072078

Wm Nosal April 04, 2012

She Will Be Missed #10075045

Laura L. Gonzales April 10, 2012

Beautiful dedication Laura.
William, you and your family are in my prayers. I am so sorry for your loss. #10084083

Wm Nosal April 13, 2012

Thanks Laura and All Of My BP Friends
For The Support, Thoughts and Prayers
My Mother Was A Wonderful Person
And My Best Friend
***
For What Is It To Die But To Stand Naked In The Wind And To Melt Into The Sun?
And What Is It To Cease Breathing, But To Free The Breath
From Its Restless Tides, That It May Rise and Expand and
Seek God Unencumbered?

Only When You Drink From The River Of Silence Shall You
Indeed Sing
And When You Have Reached The Mountain Top, Then
You Shall Begin To Climb.
And When The Earth Shall Claim Your Limbs,
Then Shall You Truly Dance.

K. Gibran
#10089441

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