Monday, September 9, 2013

Catch Up Letter


Dear Couple of Weeks....and good morning.  I don't think I need to repeat the bunches of lows that I have lived through these past couple of weeks, but  through many prayers, God's hand, and my sweeties strong will we made it through.


Dear Highs....I think since I have shared so many lows this past week I need to share a few highs, there are always highs mixed among the lows, how else would we be able to appreciate those good times if we didn't have a little of the bad times to balance out.

Two weeks ago, which honestly seems like 6 months ago, I was privileged to be invited to take pictures of my friend Mary's family who were visiting from the northwest.  It was a blazing hot day, and I was still in the middle of my fitful coughing and nose running but I was able to capture sweet moments like this between Mother and daughter.


Dear Family.....Seeing my family which is sometimes a rarity with the busy lives they lead was definitely a blessing this past week.


Also being able to see my extended family, my sweetie's brother and sisters made separate trips for a visit.  It was wonderful to see all of them, and to catch up on all the family happenings that we miss seeing due to distance...I was able to capture this tender moment between my sweetie and his brother....


Dear Happy Scene....Walking to meet some girlfriends for lunch on Friday I passed this lady. After passing I stopped, turned around and asked to take her picture....she was so pretty with her bright yellow sweater and that beautiful flower in her hair, it was just a happy scene.  She shared with me that today was the 19th anniversary of the death of her husband and she tried to stay happy for him.  What isn't happy about a "mature" woman with a beautiful bright flower in her hair?!


Dear Bright Beautiful Sunflowers...you are always a happy scene and I found these right down the street from the hospital.


Dear Yearly Mammogram....I had my yearly mammogram last week and the results were normal...again I say, normal is a good thing.

Dear Looking Ahead....Fall is approaching, altho the next couple of days the weathermen are saying 90's, and I am ready to move forward.  This has not been the best summer of my life, I am ready to say goodbye and tuck these events of the summer into cold storage, certainly hoping to gather more delightful times ahead.  My September calendar is filling up with Art Institute luncheons, photo walks, a visit from my son & daughter-in-law from California, book club, bible study beginning again and most importantly The Alzheimer's Walk being held here in my hometown, Naperville, IL on Sunday, Sept. 22.  Our family is walking together to help in this struggle against this disease that has totally robbed my sweetie of his life along with millions of others.

If you would like to donate to this cause, I would appreciate anything that you could possibly give to this fight.  This is not something I ever do via my blog, but I feel so strongly about this fight that I felt the need to allow people the opportunity to give to a most worthy cause.  Click on TEAM GARY to be directed to the link to give.  Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your continued thoughts and prayers, you will never know how much your virtual friendships mean to me.  

"Nothing in life is to be feared.  It is only to be understood."  ~  Marie Curie

Until next time....



23 comments:

  1. Beautiful images, as always. I'm so glad you made it through this difficult time. It's so nice to read about all the interesting things you have lined up for the next few weeks, and I look forward to reading about them.

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  2. Lovely images, beautiful post. It's true, the ups and downs do seem to balance themselves and it helps us get through it all. Thinking about you every day ...

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  3. This is gorgeous, Deanna! Ups and downs make life interesting, I think, but sometimes they are a bit too much! Hope things even out!

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  4. You've done so well with the ups and downs of the past couple of weeks. This was a very uplifting post enhanced by all your beautiful images. Kudos to the lady with the flower in her hair - a happy sight! The moment between your sweetie and his brother is precious!

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  5. the woman with the bloom in her hair - bless her. and bless you.

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  6. Glad to see a post from you, Deanna - even among the storm clouds, you've managed to find rays of sunshine. Thinking of you.

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  7. Hang in there Deanna! Keep reminding yourself of all the wonderful God has blessed you with.

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  8. You've really had a summer of ups and downs, but I admire your attitude about it all. I love that shot of the woman with the bloom in her hair.

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  9. Deanna, you have lifted me, and I'm sure all your readers, up with this post. The sun shines amidst the showers and you recognize that and share that with us. Thank you. And thank you for sharing these lovely images, including that dear woman with the flower in her hair.

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  10. Yes, your summer hasn't been the best but you have gotten through it with such grace and a great attitude. Your photos are lovely as always. Hoping Fall will bring you many blessing.

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  11. I can say you have certainly been a wonderful example to all of us of how to manage this thing we call life with its up and downs. You have chosen to not just focus on the hard parts but deal with them and move on to accepting some sunny points as well....I am so glad that you were surrounded with family; the shot of the two brother's hands was so heartfelt..Thank goodness God is with us through it all...the good and the bad....

    I am sorry about your trip but so glad that you have put some interesting things in its place. I will look forward to seeing all your new photographs with from your class....

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  12. I am so glad things are returning to normal for you, you desire to have a brake. Good to have you back in blog land.

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  13. Howdy.... :) Yes life is a lot of up and downs isn't it, a roller coaster of sorts, I don't mind the boring ride in between every now and again! ;) xo

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  14. I am so glad that you've had some wonderful highs, Deanna. You are truly so deserving of them.
    As always, your photographs are wonderful, and I'll be that Mary's family is thrilled with the results.
    May you have many more highs this week, my friend.

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  15. I hope the road ahead is smooth .... **hugs** diane

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  16. Thanks for sharing those highs. It is good to remember that life is not all gloomy, that there are silver linings even in the difficult.

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  17. What a touching post. What a fun thing you did by asking to take this beautiful ladies photo, you probably gave back to her what she gave to you and now us.

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  18. Such a beautiful, grateful post Deanna, finding all those "highs" at a time you've had to endure so many lows. The photo of your brother-in-law and sweetie, so lovely. And it brought tears to my eyes.

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  19. Such a beautiful, grateful post Deanna, finding all those "highs" at a time you've had to endure so many lows. The photo of your brother-in-law and sweetie, so lovely. And it brought tears to my eyes.

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  20. There is so much grace in this post, Deanna. Gifts received and so quickly passed along. Eyes to see them as the gifts that they are. Thanks for sharing life through your eyes.

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  21. Hi We all have mountains and valleys in our lives so thanks you for sharing with us today. you are so beautiful. God bless.

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  22. I love normal.wearing my boot - for the broken bone in my foot - is getting more normal, but I am so grateful it's only six weeks or so to go. Hope you have many, many more normal days this year. Hugs and prayers!

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  23. You have such a positive out look on life. I just love how you find the good things and not focus on the bad..

    Big Hugs my friend.

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