an e-mail
arrived from a friend
reminding me of supportgiven a year ago as her 20 year old daughter
dealt with substance abuse as well as
depression among other serious life issues
this time of the year is full of emotions
it is a happy, joyous time
BUT
sometimes
holidays can be challenging
one may be experiencing
the holidays
without someone
for the very first time
job change
OR
just struggling
to make sense
of your daily life
and to-do list
take a breath
AND
take a break
26 comments:
Wow! I love that fence photo. Outstanding!
Beautiful photo but it was your beautiful words that brought tears to my eyes.
ELK, your words brought tears to my eyes, too. So true. Your fence photo is amazing!
same here - tears and amazement ( i love both photos very much).
This is a beautiful and timely post, ELK. Your words ring true and bear listening to. Thank you.
good advice, breathe .... the fence is too cool for words! I love it.
I think....I just exhaled!
I'm having a hard time making it through the day, I'm glad I stopped in for a quick pick me up!
This is a fun shot! :)
Due to computer crash I have lost your information for the altered bloggy book swap. Could you kindly send again? Thanx! :)
That fence photo rocks! Your words are so true. I have a friend who is dealing with clinical depression right now and is in need of moral support. Every day is a struggle. Sometimes it is hard to find the right words, but I try.
love that fenceokeh!
well said. beautiful words.
I thought the fence was bubbles at first... really piqued my curiosity.
Thanks for your encouragement.
First of all, these photos are stunning! Love them! And I agree - sometimes the holidays can be very hard. I have had my share of depressing holidays, and this year I know two families going through hard times. I often think of them, and I'm so grateful for what I have this year.
And thanks for your comment - my computer was in the shop over the weekend, and I'm glad to have it back!
I love your new header. And I had so much fun catching up on all your lovely photos!
so true. i am happy to be in much better circumstances than i was last year. and i'm soaking it all in, as i am so appreciative of what we have, and don't really care about or focus on what we don't have.
i lost my dad a couple of years ago, so i know how hard the holidays can be when in the midst of these kinds of things.
your post is thoughtful and encouraging.
very true - the holidays can be extremely tough for people. Your words are a good reminder to be kind to everyone I meet, for they may need it more than I know.
that fence photo is amazing.
Beautiful Sentiment. It can be hard to be happy when your life is not heading in the direction you wish and Christmas is a time when society expects us to be happy. Some people have no one to share the holiday with either. My heart goes out to all the people who have so grief in their life at this time.
Thank you. Exactly what I needed today!
Such true words, my friend. I am taking it easy and as a family we are finding a few simple things to focus on.
I really don't like picking favorites, but can I say this photo is sitting next to my heart. : )
Love that chain link photo!! Beautiful. :)
Love that chain link photo!! Beautiful. :)
Elk,
Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a comment. It is appreciated. Thank you for writing this post. I struggle sometimes. I am happy to know that some one out there can understand how I feel at times.
Peace to you,
Angelica Torrez
great fence shot and sentiment.
such great words of encouragement, something I needed to hear!!!
hoe very compassionate you are dear heart. it is so important to remember these things about ourselves, about the people we know and love and about all those soul we will never meet but ho suffer without comfort.
XO
that chain link is amazing surprise of a photograph well done!
sheeesh my comment could use your help. the words are supposed to be How and Who. help me out please.
xo
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