A symbol of sadness by gilbertwood

A symbol of sadness

My dear brother, Allen sadly lost his battle with cancer on Friday. I was really struggling with what photo to post to explain my sadness and absence from here. Then I walked into my sister's house today and saw this vase of flowers - it just made me laugh and cry at the same time. One of our dear brolly friends had given them to her. I just feel it is an appropriate symbol in recognition of our horticulturist brother who has featured several times on my 365 project. R.I.P my beautiful brother.
How very sad, a poignant image. My thoughts are with you and your family Denise.
October 3rd, 2015  
Thinking of you and your family Denise. At least he is at peace.
October 3rd, 2015  
I am so sorry to hear about your brother. This photo certainly says it all. My thoughts are with you and your family.
October 3rd, 2015  
Sam
Oh Denise, I am so so very sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. I want to drive to Warrnambool and give you the biggest hug. I always enjoyed seeing photos of your brother when you posted them - I can only imagine how sad you are right now. I think you have a very strong support group around you and I'm hoping that you will lean on them for some love. I know you have had a tough year.........I'm sending you lots of love and positive energy to help you thru xxxx
October 3rd, 2015  
So sad about your brother. A beautiful memorial shot. A fav
October 3rd, 2015  
I'm so sorry to hear if your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. As Sam said, I enjoyed seeing photos of you together, and I'm glad you have such a great support group.
October 3rd, 2015  
Oh Denise, so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. This photo says it all, so beautiful. When my daughter died I didn't want to post a morbid photo and on the day of her funeral I posted a photo of her front door. As one door closes another opens.
This shot is both happy and sad at the same time. I love how the flowers are bowing in reverence.
Sending you lots of hugs, you have had such a difficult year. xx
October 3rd, 2015  
So sorry to hear of your loss Denise. This shot says it all. My thoughts are with you and your family.
October 3rd, 2015  
Denise, I am so sorry for you and your family. The tulips capture the day very well.
October 3rd, 2015  
very sorry for you and your family. i hate cancer.
October 3rd, 2015  
I am so sorry to her this Denise. Very sad for you and your family. A poignant photo.
October 3rd, 2015  
so sorry to hear the news of Allens passing Denise....a powerfull photo ...
October 3rd, 2015  
Bep
So very sorry to hear about the loss of your brother, Denise. This photo says it all.
October 3rd, 2015  
I'm so sorry to hear that you have lost your brother and this is a very fitting tribute - Fav Lots of hugs to you and your family
October 3rd, 2015  
I feel you through this shot. My condolences to you and your family.
October 3rd, 2015  
Great shot. Sorry about your news.
October 3rd, 2015  
My heart felt condolences Denise on the loss of your dear brother And what a fitting capture with all the tulips hanging their heads in reverence !
October 3rd, 2015  
I am so sorry to learn of your loss and your brother's passing... so very sad. This is such a thoughtful shot to mark the day. Lovely, how the tulips are almost bowing down out of respect and sadness. My condolences to you and to your family.
October 3rd, 2015  
So very sorry for your loss, Denise. This is certainly the perfect (and unusual) picture to express sadness. fav
October 3rd, 2015  
A beautifully poignant capture, Denise. So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family -Fav
October 3rd, 2015  
A touching image in remembrance of your loving bother...so sorry for your loss
October 3rd, 2015  
These tulips express sadness more than words. My thoughts are with you.
October 3rd, 2015  
Oh please accept my sincere condolences, having lost my big Sister I know how you must fell. Remember the happy times you had together and I'm sure he wouldn't want you to grieve to long. As for the capture it does seem so poignant. FAV for your capture. PLEASE don't comment or even view mine today, it wouldn't make me feel good.
October 3rd, 2015  
So so sorry for your loss, thoughts are with you.
October 3rd, 2015  
Such a poignant capture. So sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. Deepest sympathy to you and your family.
October 3rd, 2015  
A lovely image to represent your sadness. So very sorry for your loss.
October 3rd, 2015  
So sorry for your loss... Great image to express your feelings.
October 3rd, 2015  
Sorry to hear your news, the picture is quite poignant and a fitting in your sadness
October 3rd, 2015  
Sorry to hear of your loss....the flowers are very fitting.
October 3rd, 2015  
I`m so sorry for him and all of you he loose the battle. My condolence to you , the family and all his friends.
October 3rd, 2015  
I'm sorry for your loss. It hurts my heart, your photo is beautiful and conveys the sadness amazingly well.
October 3rd, 2015  
I am so sad to hear about your loss Denise, virtual hugs coming your way Sal and Kat Xxx
October 3rd, 2015  
Sorry for your loss. Bet he would love this.
October 3rd, 2015  
My thoughts are with you in the sad loss of your dear brother. Your tulip capture remind me of the slogan " Say it with flowers"
October 4th, 2015  
So sorry for your loss Denise, this is a very touching photo to express your sadness. The tulips look like they are bowing in respect!
My thoughts are with your family at this difficult time.
October 4th, 2015  
So sorry for you loss Denise. Love this symbol of sadness and it does seem so fitting the even the flowers are suffering his passing.
October 4th, 2015  
So sorry for your loss. Great image to express your feelings.
October 4th, 2015  
I am so very sorry for your loss. I hope the support of your family and friends helps during such a difficult time
October 4th, 2015  
How poignant...I'm sad reading your narrative and the thread. I have two brothers and just reading what's happened in your family is a jolt. The image is the perfect symbol - and how special that it was from one of his good friends.
October 4th, 2015  
I am really sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences.
October 4th, 2015  
So sorry for your loss. This is a lovely image to convey your sadness.
October 4th, 2015  
I've been away for a few days so had missed your upload earlier - I'm very sorry to come home and read this. A very fitting image.
October 4th, 2015  
I've been gone from 365 for a spell and am busy trying to catch up. Very saddened to come back seeing this. My sympathies, Denise.
October 5th, 2015  
Dear Denise, I'm so sorry to read of your loss. This is a lovely photo which I suspect your brother would have liked.
October 6th, 2015  
Denise,I am trying to catch up with commenting and am sorry to find that your brother has lost his fight against cancer. He is no longer suffering but I can understand how difficult this must be for you, I lost my brother through cancer and still miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. I would love to be able to give you a big hug, words are so inadequate. Your photo is so appropriate

October 8th, 2015  
Sad to hear he has lost his battle with cancer Denise. Wonderful symbolic capture - Your brother would have loved it I'm sure.
October 8th, 2015  
I'm so sorry Denise. I'm thinking of you at this sad time.This is a nice photo to post in your brother's memory. It made me smile.
October 10th, 2015  
@gilbertwood The title for your October 20th picture had me searching through your pictures for word about your brother's passing. I'm so very sorry that cancer has stolen your dear brother from you. This photograph speaks volumes about how it must feel to be without him in your life now.
October 21st, 2015  
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