Just got in, so I do have some catching up to do. Friday night we learned of the death of a relative on my Wife's side, and tonight we went to her viewing. As we spoke with the Children, and listened to them as they spoke of being all that remains of their family, and how they felt, now being the elders, it was evident, this was a difficult life event. We looked through the family photos, and it was evident their family had created many fond memories. I strive to create memories for our Children and the Grandchildren, for I know we have no idea how much time we have on this Earth. When it is my time to say good-bye to this world, I want to be remembered as one who loved family, one who enjoyed life, one who cared about others, and one who lived to create a memory, a legacy for those I leave behind. As I drove home from work this evening I grabbed a photo of this old broken down barn. The stone wall is all that physically remains, but the memory of this old structure lives on in the hearts and minds of the family or families that grew up here. So it is with our lives as we grow old and our body begins to wither and fade away. Though the physical side of our life will be gone, the memories will remain strong in the hearts of those we have touched along life's journey.
Beautiful photo and perfect image for your experience. So sorry for your family's loss. From what I can see, you will be remembered exactly the way you hope.
Thank Rick for those words.
As I read them I realise that they come at a good time for our family too.
Thank you again .
Thinking of you & yours too at this difficult time.
sorry to hear about your loss---even though the kids get annoyed with me for taking pictures all the time I keep on so they will have the memories when they are older and after I am long gone
It's an incredible shot - the composition, texture and the colors. I love the feelings and thought most. I have wonderful childhood memories and I hope my kids do too because I agree, that's what we leave behind. My theory is the more wonderful memories you make, the better the person will be and that transfers onto the world.
Prayers for comfort for your wife, her family, and you. These are beautiful thoughts, and I think you should turn this into a card for them. I think they would like knowing that their family bond was so meaningful. Again- you are in my prayers.
I am kind of sad now, thinking about life. Very touching your post, and your ideas about life and in a way death or as you say "When it is my time to say good-bye to this world".
the photo is beautiful!
Beautiful framing and comp. I'm sorry for your family's loss too. Thank you for your continued thoughts and prayers. They've meant so much during there past few days.
Very nice. I felt tears welling in my eyes as I have been feeling much the same about life being short and making the most of it after losing my dad almost two years ago. He lived his to the fullest and I have been doing my best to follow his lead.
In light of the earthquake/tsunami in Japan, the capriciousness of life has been made clear to all of us. We are not in control. We must put our faith in something larger. Your commentary brings this vividly to mind.
A beautiful representative photo of your thoughts, Rick. My heart goes out to the family. And you gave me something to think about too. I need to let my girls take more photos of me. They always complain they have none and I would hate to leave them with nothing physical, I guess.
Rick you do all the things you have mentioned in your blog. You will be remembered someday and your beautiful photography will be too. You do such a beautiful job capturing those memories. Sympathy to your wifes side of the family.
Wow Rick what a sentiment. I can reassure you that it is evident to me that you will be remembered for your love of family and most assuredly caring for other. This is a beautiful photo.
AMen Rick--I want to be remembered as the old gal who enjoyed and treasured everything that money can't buy. My sympathies to you and yours for the loss of your loved one.
A FAV! The picture is a good reminder but your words ring true in my heart. We have but a blink of time here and I think most of us want to be remembered and not forgotten by our children and families. Isn't that part of what drives us to be parents? It is that internal need to carry on in life. In that alone, we will not be forgotten because our dna lives on. Thanks for this reminder that who and what we do with our lives impact so many others.
As I read them I realise that they come at a good time for our family too.
Thank you again .
Thinking of you & yours too at this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss - big hug to your wife.
the photo is beautiful!
Beautiful words and photo.