TODAY'S
PHOTO -
Sam and I cutting our wedding cake.
Given today is our 45th Wedding Anniversary I thought it might
be fun to celebrate with you by sharing a photo from our wedding
album. I chose this particular shot because we both look so happy.
Though not photograped by either one of us, it is in keeping with
the types of photos we usually have here. It does have flowers
in it and the cake has a nice smooth texture in and between the
ripples of the icing.
SELF-REFLECTING QUERIES -
Today's issue comes to you on Saturday for two reasons. I had
several computer challenges on Friday and then I found myself
experiencing a lot of sadness as I thought about our upcoming
anniversary day.
Already I was projecting, that because of some of Sam's health
issues, with which I've had intemittent low tolerance, it would
not be the ideal day, the way such a monumental occasion "should
be celebrated". Despite all of the transformational training
I've had, I find it so easy, sometimes to wallow in the "what's
missing," as I am sure that many of you do.
And so, I'm flipping it and standing in the Hallmark Greeting
Card words that our younger son's wife found and mailed to us
early: "YOUR ANNIVERSARY IS A DAY FOR CELEBRATION--a
celebration of the love that has kept you together...of the
lives you have touched and the people who have touched you...of
the good times you have had and maybe the hard ones, too. IT
IS A DAY TO CELEBRATE YOU--because in your years together, you
really have created something rare and wonderful...a marriage
and a family full of love."
To this our son added in his own words, "As we always
say, you are great role models for all, on what marriage is
truly about. Although times have been tough, your love for each
other remains as strong as ever...."
And, so I will chose to stand in the power and the beauty
of the two sons we produced and nurtured, the wonderful wives
they chose and the awesome children that they are now raising.
Sam and I have partnered; we have created; we have compromised
and throughout it all we HAVE loved. And that love remains and
is the binding element for whatever we face together now and
in our future.
If you happen to be going through some troubling times, in what
place of empowerment can you stand?
as a PostScript - I was not sure whether this was too personal
a piece to send through last night and so I sent it to a couple
of friends and kept it to read over today to make that decision.
I will conclude with a summary statement Mary Gray made in her
response to me. She wrote, "It's your anniversary day.
Doesn't have to be a big deal. Just cherish each other."
So what and whom can you cherish this weekend? Go for it and
have fun.
PROGRAMS BY FRIENDS OF PICTURE TO PONDER
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And speaking of our and PTP's friend,
Mary Gray, she will be leading an exciting course, via email,
in September on haiku. See DOING
HAIKU. Most of you are undoubtedly familiar with her, as
she has been commenting on PICTURE TO PONDER posts and queries
since the beginning.
As an introduction to her love of haiku, Mary, will be hosting
a free Cafe Haiku chat today, Saturday, August 27th at 3:00
PM Eastern Daylight Time.
Mary extends the following invitation to PTP subscribers: "Come
talk about haiku, share yours if you're so inclined, and ask
about my "Doing Haiku" e-course. Simply go to ARTELLA
CHAT and enter the chat room. (back to the
top)
AUDIO TESTIMONIALS -
Check out the new 28
second message from Sondra, who shares how a custom photo/drawing
of her father, done by Sheila, provided a major breakthrough
for her in being able to get past her many years of grief at
his loss, so that she can now enjoy photos of him.
Judith
Tramayne-Barth wrote to say, "When I wanted to make
an audio for Sheila, she made it really easy for me. She called
me and set up a 3 way call so I could record how wonderful I
think her ezine is and her artwork. I am sure she will do the
same for you. And she didn't even mind the blooper I made about
her art site name. (LOL)."
Check out Judith's and other Audio Testimonials on the new AUDIO
LINKS page.
I'd love to have your voice there also. A sentence or two is
more than enough, if you are person of a few words.
I will publish the link for yours in Picture to Ponder and on
the testimonial
page on the eteletours site. You can call in yourself at
(214) 231-2905 ext 6956 or, if you wish,
e-mail me to set a time and I can call you. We can do a
phone interview, such as the one with Renee, or I simply can
call and 3-way you in on the line, while I stay silent.
READER COMMENTS -
Comments continue to come in on the PICTURE
TO PONDER BLOG . Why not add yours. Check the side
bar on the left for a listing and links to the most recent comments.
Please continue to
e-mail me with your feedback, if you are not interested
in your comments being published. It does make a difference
for me.
USING THE BLOG -
When you go to the BLOG,
you'll see the current issue and photo. To see the photo ENLARGED
at the same size you see it here, simply click on it.
You'll notice also notice photos in the column on the right.
Clicking on any one of those will take you to the issue where
it was featured. To see that image enlarged, simply click on
it. All photos in the center column can be viewed enlarged.
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