"love you" by summerfield

"love you"

before the new year, my son, along with young onyx and his mother, my sister and i went out to have an authentic greek lunch. young onyx handed me a gift bag filled with stuff and one of them was this little figurine. i even thought it looked like onyx who is just 8 but without the big tummy! he had a little card for me on which he wrote "you're the best lola". that boy is just as sweet as little darren who, of course, is now a young man of 18.

still tired from yesterday's busy work day, i just lazed around the apartment after i watched the funeral service for my brother in illinois. i still don't know what to make of the little noises in the kitchen while i was watching, whilst back at my sister's she's been smelling of candles and flowers. my brother, my sister and i had an agreement at the beginning of the pandemic that if ever one of us would croak during this critical time, that we would understand if one cannot make it to the other's funeral. with all the stories i hear about people coming back from outside of canada getting very sick with the virus, i'm not quite inclined to travel by plane. still i can't believe i've lost a sibling already. my brother was just 71 but then again he had been on dialysis for almost 20 years, i am relieved for him.
Beautiful little figurine.
January 8th, 2023  
Lovely
January 8th, 2023  
Beautiful figurine and edit. Sorry about the loss of your brother.
January 8th, 2023  
I like how you captured this. My condolences on the loss of your brother; I think you are wise not to travel at this time.
January 8th, 2023  
for some reason i thought you only had sisters, sorry for your loss
January 8th, 2023  
Such a beautiful figurine.

So sorry for your loss Vikki 💐
January 8th, 2023  
Beautiful composition Vikki,
January 8th, 2023  
Beautifully presented little figurine.
January 8th, 2023  
What a thoughtful gift and a perfect reminder of family. I love how you have photographed it.

So sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. You should not feel guilty about not going to his funeral.
January 8th, 2023  
It's a lovely little figurine. I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your brother Vikki. Sending hugs ❤️
January 8th, 2023  
that is a lovely gift and so beautifully presented here. I am very sorry for your loss Vikki. That is tough. I hope many more comforts come your way.
January 8th, 2023  
Sad to lose family, even when their body is worn out and ready. I think those little noises from the kitchen just might be letting you know he’s comforted that you are there in spirit with him.
January 8th, 2023  
What a gorgeous figurine, Vikki! How did you ever get that soft, swirly, gauzy translucence around him? So ethereal!
Our sincerest condolences on the loss of your brother. Words cannot express the pain you must be feeling.
January 9th, 2023  
@farmreporter - it's one of ribbet's effects. i overlaid the swirl then lightened it so it looks like it's behind the figurine. thank you.
January 9th, 2023  
@summerfield
Very cool!
January 9th, 2023  
A sweet image!
January 9th, 2023  
i'm so sorry for your loss Vikki
January 10th, 2023  
So sorry to hear of the passing of your brother. You and your family will be in my prayers.
January 10th, 2023  
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