Here's to you Darl. by corymbia

Here's to you Darl.

....and I toast you with this, my 730th photo.
My 200% complete photo.
My second Valentine's Day without you photo

It's been just under 2 years since we last shared a drink and sat in the sun. ...and I have missed you every single minute of every single day since then.
Yet today, I am feeling the love (when I thought I'd just be feeling what I'd lost): a rainbow in my wine glass, courting butterflies everywhere, a stroll along the beach, children's smiles and a feeling that you are always with me and have never really left.
I miss you today and everyday.
I love you always.
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so beautiful. fav.
February 14th, 2012  
@elizabeth264 thank you so much. ...
February 14th, 2012  
That is really spectacular with the rainbow of colors flaring from the glass. Congrats on your 730th.
February 14th, 2012  
@swguevin thank you.
February 14th, 2012  
fantastic sun glare!
February 14th, 2012  
@bobbyj thank you
February 14th, 2012  
And you know he's looking out for you and your kids. He's there, maybe not in the physical sense, but his spirit will always look out for you. Let that comfort you.
February 14th, 2012  
@webfoot thanks Paul. I like to believe that too.
February 14th, 2012  
Oh Amanda, I just went back and looked at your photos from that terrible time in your life, and as the tears stream down my face, I cannot imagine how hard it must of been for you to be so strong for your beautiful family.
G will always be in your heart, and in the hearts of the children you made together.
February 14th, 2012  
@onie thank you .... those photos from 2 year ago are awful and patchy, but I'm glad I took them, if only to see the changed faces of my kids and to see how far we've all come.
February 14th, 2012  
@corymbia I love the photo you have posted today, especially the upside down reflection in the wine glass.
February 14th, 2012  
Amanda, wed are glad you took them. As heartbreaking as this is for you, at least we can see that you can pull through something like this with love from your family. I don't know why we have to endure such bad things in our lives but the strength that comes from healing is so powerful. I feel privileged that you have let us into your life through your photos. Inspirational!
February 14th, 2012  
awesome pic! i like the reflections in the wine, the rainbow and the comp. you are a strong person.
February 14th, 2012  
also, congrats on finishing your second year ... that's a great accomplishment
February 14th, 2012  
@onie thank you again.
@pengo thanks for your very kind words
@sunnygreenwood thank you :)
February 14th, 2012  
congratulations! wonderful shot!
February 14th, 2012  
@pointnshoot28 thank you
February 14th, 2012  
Beautiful and congrats on completing Year 2! Your husband lives on in your heart and your children. Thank you Amanda for all your comments and support. :-)
Year 3?!? I hope so!
February 14th, 2012  
@lorihiro thank you. and of course I am staying.
February 14th, 2012  
Great light glare through the glass.
February 14th, 2012  
@mnallphoto thank you
February 14th, 2012  
Wow! two years...Very impressive. You are an amazing woman Amanda. An inspiration.
February 14th, 2012  
Oh Amanda! This is a beautiful photo, and I've just read your Bio (which I realise now I had missed previosly)... you are an absolute inspiration. thank you
February 14th, 2012  
@swilde @valhoward thank you both for your kind words.
February 14th, 2012  
Gorgeous.... I will raise a drink to you both in about an hour. xoxo I was thinking of you today.
February 14th, 2012  
@ozziehoffy thanks Gorgeous!
February 14th, 2012  
And here's to you, m' dear - what a wonderful shot, such touching words, and the perfect way to end your 2nd year. So glad to have 'found' you and your photos and so glad you are carrying on. x
February 14th, 2012  
So beautiful. It's wonderful that you feel he is with you. Two years... it's a great accomplishment. Your strength is very inspiring.
February 14th, 2012  
@filsie65 @myautofocuslife thank you both.
February 14th, 2012  
wow that is absolutely stunning! Think your partner was around you today for sure, very powerful image :0).
February 14th, 2012  
@kcray thank you for such lovely words Karyn.
February 14th, 2012  
Lovely words and thank you for sharing
February 14th, 2012  
200%! Wow. A great accomplishment through a very challenging time in your life. From what this project gives me I am going to assume it has been a great therapy for you also. You have a beautiful family and are a wonderful strong lady. Glad to have "met" you.
February 14th, 2012  
lovely shot.
Here's a hug.
February 14th, 2012  
Jen
Amanda, this is a beautiful shot to celebrate the love you had, I am sorry for you, but feel the light in this picture shows the light that is always with you, and thats why today you should feel the love.. Well done on completing the two years, you are a real inspiration for me, as I go through my grief, but I also understand the loss in every minute..even if its surrounded by the love..
February 14th, 2012  
@peterdegraaff @jannkc @voodoochild @fungirlslim thank you
it is great therapy ... and Jen, you also inspire me. Stay strong,
February 14th, 2012  
I like the colors! I also like the composition
February 15th, 2012  
Gorgeous flare, cool reflection!
February 15th, 2012  
Absolutly gorgeous and inspiring Amanda! The light looks as though he is right there with you!
February 15th, 2012  
@kerristephens @lilbudhha @ts thank you so much. I didn't notice the rainbow flare until I uploaded it to the computer..... like a big 'HELLO DARL' in my face :)
February 15th, 2012  
This is a beautiful photo. I love how you're choosing to see the beauty in the world to honor what you've lost. Congratulations on finishing your second year!!
February 15th, 2012  
@herussell thank you so much
February 15th, 2012  
Beautiful shot! Congratulations on 200%! And with time things do get easier not something you will ever get over - I love your honesty and your willingness to share I have been looking at your blogs since the photography as therapy thread - what an amazing group! Big virtual hug
February 20th, 2012  
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