I got my paints out from the garage. Half of them were stiff with age (like we will be soon) but I put my paintbrush down the opening.
I liked this image to paint and it came with these words:
"Its scary to think that one day, we are going to have to live without our Mother or Father, or sister or brother, or husband or wife. Or that one day we are going to have to walk this earth without our Best Friend by our side, or them without us. Appreciate your loved ones while you can because none of us are going to be here forever!"
Thankful for : that thought!
and thanks, Katy! @grammyn
This is so beautiful.
It is sad how we take things for granted, indeed.
I once read a thought, more or less ironical, depends how you want to take it:
"Don't be sad because of people. They will all die."
Do use those paints more often. It brings peace of mind.
Thank you for sharing the thoughts and the image.
Aw this is so sweet. Lovely words too. I never take things for granted. I have lost so many close friends and relatives including our youngest daughter so I appreciate every day we have.
Yes. I love that painting and those words. It's quite poignant for me at the moment, as I'm reflecting a lot on old age and living alone, without one's partner. You just don't know how the end years will play out, do you? I'm thinking about this right now as we are considering options for my dad who has lived alone now for 10 years since my mum died, and has always been fiercely independent. No longer sadly. And I do wonder how different it would have been if he and mum had still been together. I think couples survive better together than one person alone. But, it's how the cookie crumbles. I keep telling dad how lucky he's been to have good health until age 87. We have to remain positive and grab the day! Thanks for that lovely post.
Thanks for the shout out! I am very impressed with your painting skills. Is this water color? It tells such a lovely story and your thoughts complete it. Well done! You need to keep it up!
It is sad how we take things for granted, indeed.
I once read a thought, more or less ironical, depends how you want to take it:
"Don't be sad because of people. They will all die."
Do use those paints more often. It brings peace of mind.
Thank you for sharing the thoughts and the image.