Yesterday I kept my camera close to me. Something about the day made me want to capture slivers. I think it was the quiet pace and the blue/grey tones, the combination of solitude and color matching exactly how I felt.
My dad is slipping away right now and soon I will be in Iowa with him. This week my days have been plagued with Hospice calls and contacting services for information about after-life care, which has left me feeling caught between two worlds and breathless at times. This week my days have also been filled with vivacious color which is my children and my family, an evening out to dinner with some of my best girlfriends, and short strolls essential for a dose of fresh air and deep breathing and small moments to stop and reflect on something as simple as a brown branch that made me think of a hand touching the blue sky, a high-five, infinite beauty.
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I feel as if I should leave you with a joke or something light, however, I'm not much of a joke teller. As time goes on I will be able to tell you more about what forgiveness means to me though, and that I truly believe we all have a restart button waiting to be pushed when we're ready to change the path of our life's story if that story needs some redirection.
And, the next time I'm back here I have something exciting to share with you...
Until then, be well.
Chat soon!
13 comments:
Would it sound cliche if I offered you a big internet hug?
You sound grounded and strong and reflective, as usual, and I am hoping that you can stay rooted in the "vivacious color" of *your* life through your dads passing.
So sorry to hear all that you and your family, especially your father, are going through. May you find peace through it all. I will be thinking of you.
So sorry to hear of your heavy heart. Sending lots of love your way!
xoxo,
April
After I read your post, Simon and Garfunkel's "Bridge Over Troubled Waters" has been going through my head over and over again. Peace, my friend. Let me know if you need anything.
I'm so sorry to hear this.
My thoughts will be with you.
Be well and I hope you find peace in all of this.
My thoughts are with you too my friend!
Thank you for the sweet words and well wishes. You guys are the best. xo, k
sorry to hear about your dad and do hope you get some time with him without the stress of planning. xo
This post makes me sad for you. So sorry to hear about your dad and the pull of present and phone calls from afar, the pull of last moments and plans for after. I wish you strength and courage and peace in the days ahead. Love you. xoxo
I just watched this from Lady Cordelia (http://www.ladycordelia.com/my-blog/) and what these elephants can teach you about healing and love is pretty powerful stuff: part I: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzEUayHqrRc
and part 11: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXKxgLvIS6Y&feature=related
Dear Katie, I am so sorry about your father. All I can offer is that I know how it feels. Your photos reflect the brightness that you seek, they are beautiful. And yes to forgiveness, to restarts, to change and to redirection.
hugs to you
xo
Your words are so subtle and strong.
Oh babe. I look forward to learning about what forgiveness means to you and, wow, what a wonderful gift your dad gave you. Sending you warm hugs, a high five from my sky to yours.
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