Picture perfect
Posted by Dory @ Lucky Dorito on Sunday, September 28th, 2008
I’ve always loved to watch the many changes of the sky.
I have more photographs of sunrises, sunsets and clouds on my computer then I’ll ever know what to do with…
But this one is special.
I took this on the evening of my Daddy’s death – out the window of the van as my hubby drove us to my parents house. I had spent most of the day crying so my eyelids were swollen and heavy. As we’d traveled the 2.5 hour drive, I’d spent most of the trip with my eyes closed to relieve some of the weight of the heavy eyelid issue (which felt so darn weird – I don’t remember that ever happening to me before) but as we neared their exit, I stirred in my seat and opened my eyes.
My first view out the window was of the gorgeous sky.
I had enough presence of mind to grab my camera – to preserve the moment, thank goodness! I’ve seen several other fantastic sunsets since last Friday… and each has made me think of my Dad. It’s almost as if the Lord was sending me a reminder that said:
“Even though you are experiencing a powerful sadness at this moment,
I am here.
You can lean on me. I’ll help you through this.”
Filed in Life, Me, Weirdness in my world | 4 dorito bits so far
Stacyon 28 Sep 2008 at 7:20 am 1I am so glad that you saw that sunset and it meant so much to you. I found many times that God would talk to me in my sorrows. And those times can be the sweetest and most simple.
When you are ready read the post from Aug 29, 06 on my original blog. I hope it too gives you comfort.
BBBon 28 Sep 2008 at 5:21 pm 2I am coming up on one year ago losing my Momma. So, I know a little bit about what you have ahead of you. I’m not going to lie. There will be sad times, but also, there will be times of remembering very good times. With your family and friends to help you, I can say that you will make it through this. I will be keeping you in my prayers. I am so glad the the sunsets have been a comfort to you. It never ceases to amaze me the things that God does to help us. All I can say from my experience is just take one day at a time, allow yourself to feel what you feel and grieve in your own timing. If you ever need a listening ear, I am here for you.
Take care, my friend.
Beccaon 28 Sep 2008 at 10:38 pm 3You will go through all the stages of grieving in your own time and way. And your photo is absolutely beautiful. I am glad that you are taking some time for you too.
I love you my friend,
Becca
qualcosa di belloon 29 Sep 2008 at 5:15 pm 4i am traveling this road with you, holding you close in my heart. my only memory of the drive to my parents’ home the night of my daddy’s death was the sunset too. it was a thin winter pink sky on the horizon…a moment of beauty in a very hard day. this will stay with you in a wonderful way…