Inspiring Photo: Reflecting On Life #14482228

Reflecting On Life

Uploaded: May 13, 2014 | Entered: April 23, 2016 00:24:57

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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?

Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/60 seconds, Flash: fired, auto mode, red-eye reduction mode, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 4.60 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot SD800 IS

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Douglas Pignet May 14, 2014

Lovely capture and prayers are with you #1572946

Mary 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.
Now it's time to comfort you, as you and Dale cope with the sad circumstances of an elderly parent nearing the end of his life. I hope you know that people around the world will be praying for you and sending positive thoughts to give you strength at such a difficult time.
The statements you've made about Life are all so true, and your sharing them with us will have the "ripple in a pool" effect. Anyone who reads them will pause, however briefly, to consider his/her own mortality, and what contribution s/he has made to the world during this eye-blink of a lifespan. And some will change their lives for the better, because of you.`
So thank you, once again, my friend, for sharing your thoughts, and your beautiful image, with us.
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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 Friends
Asking The Same Questions?
All High School Bubbies
Women and Men!
What Happened To Us?
Why, How and What!...
Why Didn't We Get Married
Why Are We Still Friends?
The Big Question Is What
Are We Going To Do The Last
20 Years Of Our Life's?

Happy 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!
I Know Why I Didn't Marry Her! :)

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???

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Wm Nosal May 19, 2014

HEE Hee!
Only One Marriage!
Out Of The Group...
No Kids... In This Demonization #11048276

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

#11048282

Wm Nosal May 19, 2014

Yes! But, My Mom Started Talking
German #11048287

Stephen Zacker May 20, 2014

Very Creative and thought provoking #11048504

Stan Kwasniowski May 24, 2014

Laura, I don't know where you get all your stories, but they are wonderful as is your image #11051481

Laura 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.
Thank you for your friendship, especially during that rough summer last year, when you and Dale had plenty to think about already!! You are such a gift to all who know you! #11465309

Laura E. Swan February 12, 2018

And I say the same about you Dear Mare!
Love, Pommy :) #11678114

Shelly A. Van Camp February 17, 2018

So cool....Love it. #11678849

Ann 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. #11683416

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