Ted's Rose by cdonohoue

Ted's Rose

After three funerals in three days I have decided to take some time off from being a grown up. I'm over doing what I know must be done so I'm playing hooky.

The first was for a man that lost his long battle with cancer. The second was my BIL - a "young" man of 63 in great shape - that is until he had a heart attack due to a 90% blockage. And the third one did me in. It was for a 26 year old guy I knew all his life who lost his battle with addiction.

I'm not afraid to die - but I am afraid of how it happens. I've been talking to the good Lord about an "off switch" for quite some time now - but that rarely seems to happen. And then what? My faith tells me that "Paradise" is on the other side of the door - but I'm not really expecting streets of gold. I pray that I will be reunited with those that I love but I'm not sure that means you get to live in the same complex. I pray that there are dogs in heaven and flowers - but who mows the grass?

It is the great unknown. But I live with the words of one of my all time favorite Confessions of Faith - In life and in death we belong to God. I am God's child and right now I think I will climb up in His lap and take a nap.
You have certainly gone through it !
This is a lovely delicate capture. Fav
December 6th, 2014  
A beautifully done and touching shot. Rest well, my friend. Hugs to you. fav!
December 6th, 2014  
Lovely artistic processing for this rose! The thumbnail looks so beautiful too! Tough, these funerals! I was thinking last night while lying awake, that I could never die peacefully - I would be thinking too much and my brain would never stop!
December 6th, 2014  
Wonderful processing! If anyone deserves a "hooky" day, it's you!
December 6th, 2014  
As someone who came very close to it twice last year I can understand your feelings. Ultimately there is little we can do to influence it. Your faith is all you need and you seem to have plenty of that.

This is a beautiful rose. I like your choice of edit that makes it look so much like a painting even in the fabulous reflection.
December 6th, 2014  
Well you certainly deserve a break after that
December 6th, 2014  
Lovely shot. Seems like a justified reason for playing hooky to me.
December 6th, 2014  
Such a hard time for you. Your photo is a beautiful tribute.
December 6th, 2014  
Gorgeous :)
December 6th, 2014  
I am so so sorry for the sad times you are going through. Funerals do make us ponder death. I ponder it more than most I think....It scares me. The unknown and helplessness of it is so scary. You sound like you handle your fears pretty well. Your photo is so pretty. The painterly effect is cool especially in the reflected flower
December 6th, 2014  
This is gorgeous. I just love your processing.
December 6th, 2014  
very poignant, three funerals in three days must be very challenging
December 6th, 2014  
An emotional capture after reading your narrative. This is a lovely image with the reflection, details, and painterly look, fav
December 7th, 2014  
What wonderfu processing here
December 7th, 2014  
Oh my that is a lot of grieving in such a short time. You do need to curl up for a nap in a nice safe warm place. Hugs across the miles. You inspiration has captured a beautiful image! Love the processing, reflection and lighting. Peace to you!
December 7th, 2014  
so sorry you are going through all this right now especially!!! beautiful shot!
December 7th, 2014  
Nice photo but you've had a challenging week. Go gently day by day and hope you sense God's grace in very special ways.
December 7th, 2014  
A beautiful delicate capture.
December 7th, 2014  
fav Cathy a lovely rose and tribute
December 7th, 2014  
Lovely reflection
December 7th, 2014  
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