Reflecting On Life
Uploaded: May 13, 2014 | Entered: April 23, 2016 00:24:57
If I Was A Ghost
I'd Reflect On All I Once Had
All I Was.
All I took For Granted.
All I Loved.
All I Once Appreciated.
For All My Life and All My Joys.
All My Sorrows.
Life Is Precious.
Life Is About Lessons.
Life is About Love, And Forgiveness.
Life is About Boundaries.
Life is About Respect.
Life Is About Living.
Life Is About Death.
Life is About Legacy.
Life Is About Eternity.
April 23, 2016 - About 1 1/2 Years Ago My Father In Law Had Been Put In Long Term Care.
He was on our minds day and night and there had been frequent visits with him during his 45 day hospital stay and then long term care. Seeing the countless faces of people in the hospital and care home has me really thinking about my own life. My own mortality. Why I am here and what is my purpose? Things I am deeply pondering in my life at the moment.
Have I Made A Difference In Others Lives In A Positive Way?
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Douglas Pignet May 14, 2014
Lovely capture and prayers are with you #1572946Mary K. Robison May 17, 2014
Pom, surely you know countless people have more comfort and joy in their lives because of you and all you've shared with us. Yes, you have definitely made a huge and positive difference in others' lives.Laura E. Swan May 17, 2014
Thank you all so much. I hope you know how much you mean to me.THANK YOU FOR BEING YOU! #11046658
Wm Nosal May 19, 2014
Spent The Weekend With 60+ Old FriendsHappy Victoria Day, Laura!
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Laura E. Swan May 19, 2014
Okay, now that you have completely depressed me, Wm...all I can say is that each new day is just that. NEW.Never give upon NEW happenings, new people, new beginnings, and sweet memories getting sweeter.
And I do believe we all know each other for a reason. We are in this journey together. Such an odd thing this photo club has turned out to be. Some of my best friends are here. Right here. I consider you one of them.
I am proud to call you my friend...Even if it is highly possible you did not even stay connected to this thread. Ahahahahahahaha!
Thanks for sharing, Wm. And I am really happy to say that I might have 30 years left instead of only the 20 that you have! HeeHee... (GOT YOU BACK!)
!!!!!!!!! JUST JOKING !!!!!!!!!!
-Laura :D #11048242
Wm Nosal May 19, 2014
:) After Spending A Weekend With These Old People...I'm Depressed Too!Had A Dream A Few Years Ago!
The "What If Dream"
Dreamt...I Married My First Girlfriend
We Lived Our Live Together
We Had Two Kids...And Live Was Good
Then The Dream Just Continued Every Girl
I Dated
7 Women In The Dream
We All Had Kids!
I Could Even Speak Spanish
In One Of The Dreams
Spent The Dream Talking About How Good Life Was And Why We Got Married
Woke Up...My Cat, Maggie Said
We Should Patented This!
"The Want If Program"
Then I Really Woke Up!
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Laura E. Swan May 19, 2014
But what a great dream it was. :))))Maybe you will have a "continuation" dream of that one, featuring your 53 grandchildren from all of those marriages???
Wm Nosal May 19, 2014
HEE Hee!Laura E. Swan May 19, 2014
You should see old Papa in the Extended Care Center now. (Dales Dad).Seven women for every "one" man there.
He told me "I don't know who I was talking to, because I don't remember her name, but she told me I was a very good conversationalist. And then she said, "Not all the men here are you know!"...
He was pretty tickled about it...
So, see? Just when you think it's dulls-ville, things can look up! :D
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Wm Nosal May 19, 2014
Yes! But, My Mom Started TalkingStephen Zacker May 20, 2014
Very Creative and thought provoking #11048504Stan Kwasniowski May 24, 2014
Laura, I don't know where you get all your stories, but they are wonderful as is your image #11051481Laura E. Swan June 22, 2014
GERMAN?! Where did that come from? Lol...My Brother and sister in law went to Germany and they said even "Good Morning" in German sounded like they were being scolded by them! :)))* * *
Thank you Steve. :) I always enjoy your visits. I am glad you did what Mary said might happen! :)
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Stan, Just life is all. :) I like putting it all into images and words.
Thank you all very much! :D #11069609
Mary K. Robison April 24, 2016
Ah, memories... and reflections...what a year it's been since this thread began, Pom! And your poem is just as relevant today as when you posted it.Laura E. Swan February 12, 2018
And I say the same about you Dear Mare!Shelly A. Van Camp February 17, 2018
So cool....Love it. #11678849Ann Coates March 08, 2018
This is beautiful Laura. I think as we get older we think about our own mortality, but what will be will be I guess. You are gorgeous inside and out and even though I do not pop in much these days I think about you often. #11683416Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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