Upon reflection this morning, my heart needs to continue expressing gratitude:To all of you who sojourn here, gently holding my thoughts and feelings with tenderness, allowing me to process what's happening day to day on my healing journey...
To all who have courageously shared your stories of your own illness & struggles, and the stories of your loved ones...
To those of you who comment here on my blog or contact and connect with me one on one through email messages...
To all who have generously donated to the MS Journey of Hope Walk that my family, some close friends and I will be participating in next weekend (last night we passed the $2000 mark)...
Because you listen as I reflect on my life...Because real life isn't black and white...and even black and white isn't as simple as you'd think it might be...
Because love is complex, nuanced, spacious...From the fullness of my heart
I
I
thank you.
May you be blessed with chesed (kindness).
May you be blessed with rachamim (compassion).
May you be blessed with simcha (joy).
May you be blessed with shalom (peace).
May you be blessed with chesed (kindness).
May you be blessed with rachamim (compassion).
May you be blessed with simcha (joy).
May you be blessed with shalom (peace).
A special thanks this week to Paige who sent me this blog award that I am passing forward to six other truly beautiful bloggers (choosing just six is insanely difficult, but I trust that you will pay it forward to 30 more, so recognized beauty will just expand an flourish)
Treat yourself by visiting these beautiful bloggers.
Grace @
Grace Olsson
Paula@
Creativity Buzz
Karin @
aviewbeyondwords
Sharon @
One Woman's Life in Maine
Sharmon @
True Adventures of an Art Adict
Cathy @
Healing Through Multiple Sclerosis
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Beautiful pictures and sentiments. Have a wonderful week end x
ReplyDeleteoh.....Laura..thank uv ery much..you are my best present, dear
ReplyDeleteWhat can I do now?to post and give to 6 bloggers?
Beautiful thoughts!
ReplyDeleteGreat skies and reflections.
Happy SWF.
Shalom.
No doubt about it... picture 1 it is. My favorite!
ReplyDeleteI love the thought that even black and white isn't as simple as you'd think. If anything, it highlights all the more the nuances of life in the various gradations and shades of those tones. And isn't life itself like that, gradations and shades unlimited, coloring our days.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful reflections, both written and photographed! The Beautiful Blogger Award is well deserved!
ReplyDeleteGreat reflections Laura, I like the black and white one too. Thanks for sharing, have a great weekend:)
ReplyDeleteA wise and wonderful post, with beautiful reflections in more ways than one. Shalom :)
ReplyDeleteI can't even begin to express how blogging has changed my life,
ReplyDeleteLike places like this.
Lovely views of the sky reflected across the water, thanks for sharing with us in Sky Watch Friday.
ReplyDeleteA different and very interesting perspective. Beautiful reflections in the quiet surface.
ReplyDeleteReally good reflections.
ReplyDeleteSydney - City and Suburbs
And I want to thank you for sharing your lovely spirit with the rest of the world.
ReplyDeleteJudy
Oh Laura, your beautiful soul is showing again!
ReplyDeleteBig hugs and lots of love,
Deb
ok, now I have the urge to sing:
ReplyDeleteShiny happy people laughing
Meet me in the crowd
People people
Throw your love around
Love me love me
Take it into town
Happy happy
Put it in the ground
Where the flowers grow
Gold and silver shine
~
Shiny happy people holding hands
Shiny happy people laughing
Everyone around love them, love them
Put it in your hands
Take it take it
There's no time to cry
Happy happy
Put it in your heart
Where tomorrow shines
Gold and silver shine
Shiny happy people holding hands
Shiny happy people laughing
~REM
Thank you so much for including me in your sharing of the beautiful blogger award Laura! I am honored, and most grateful.
ReplyDeleteI really love your expressions of gratitude, reflections, and shared blessings. You inspire me and bring a smile to my face!
Bravo to passing the $2000 mark - woo hoo to Rosewillow and all your supporters!!
Hugs and love, Karin
What a great post, Laura! And the reflections in your photo are clear and lovely too.
ReplyDeletePure joy resonates in your images and blessings ~ I thought for sure that was the something special. And it was but there was more. Thank you, Laura, for your kind words, especially at this late hour at the end of a very long day. My day is ending with a smile.
ReplyDeleteI love it! Reflections, Monochrome and SKywatch all in one!
ReplyDeletePixellicious Photos
Very picturesque view.
ReplyDeleteLovely post. I like how the sky looks so much darker in the reflection.
ReplyDeleteThese are lovely...and that top one is SO beautiful. Beautiful entries for all 3 memes!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images. You have so much peace in your soul, and do so much to share it with all those who pass by, enriching us across the ether. Thank you, and be well.
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The landscape in the reflection is more beautyful than the real one! great!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful - both photos and words of wisdom.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful anc clear reflection. Love the first photo!
ReplyDeleteWish you a wonderful weekend:-)
Gorgeous reflections, marvelous photos and beautiful words! Have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
Hello! Thank you for your visit to my blog. I have enjoyed exploring your blogs a great deal.
ReplyDeleteYour reflections in the water are just stunning.
Happy weekend to you and yours, and good luck next weekend!
My very best wishes to you.
Lovely skies above and in the reflections in the waters, Laura.
ReplyDeleteGratitude is a gift we not only give to others but also ourselves :)
These are all beautiful shots. So peaceful and I love reflections. Beautiful words too.
ReplyDeletewonderful photos and words full of emotions.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that the www is here for all the support and knowledge it has made available to so many
xoxoxox
Laura, thank you so much, love! Your reflections, both images and words, are food for the soul. I'm truly honored by this award. But I'm even more honored to have you as a friend. xox
ReplyDeleteA beautiful post, and a delightful place to be at the end of the week. You are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteLaura, your photos express the deepest feeling of love, joy and inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful day to capture those clouds, shining through the waters. Words of comfort, play music to my ears.
Beautiful pictures and thoughts. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteWonderful reflections in words and pictures - very serene.
ReplyDeleteThe first photo for me, the reflection is clearer than the original one.
ReplyDeleteVery inspired words and photos--and very inspiring.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your visit. Warm,grateful greetings from Florida. :)
My SkyWatch Post: Blue Sunset
Your words and pictures fill my heart today. Your gentleness of spirit seeps through, your beauty overwhelms. Thank you for sharing so much of your heart, your life.
ReplyDeleteFantastic reflections. Very peaceful and beautiful. The third shot almost looks like a painting.
ReplyDeletebeautiful meditations and reflections on life and nature
ReplyDeleteBeautifully spoken. You're a gift and a joy and I am very grateful to have you in my life.
ReplyDeleteMuch love to you,
Carolynn
You ALWAYS have something amazing to say, share. Don't ever forget that. Such beauty is not meant to be kept a secret!
ReplyDeletethinking of you, and sending love, K
ReplyDeletejust thinking of you today, Laura.
ReplyDeleteChecking in to say I'm thinking of you. May you be well ~
ReplyDeleteI love this. You are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAs always, my thoughts are with you and your family.