I'm showing show you a macro close up of a stone I found by the ocean with a twig laying across it so you can see the detail. All living things leave behind a footprint of some kind. Some footprints are short term and others long.
I was fascinated by the perfect little circular designs on this stone. I don't know what it was that left the impressions. It made me think of what kind of impression I am leaving behind. I'm sure that it might depend on who you ask. I would like to think that it's more positve than anything. But I guess one never really knows for sure. I know that some of the funerals or memorials that I have gone to, the person that has passed away would so have enjoyed what others thought and said about them. That's why I try to tell people some of those things now, instead of over their dead body. I wish that more people would be open to hearing and saying things while it means something.
That's exactly how I feel. If you didn't want to bother knowing me in life, don't come around when I'm dead! Don't be a hypocrite. Great post. Interesting picture.
ReplyDeleteOne thing I believe in doing is showing someone how much you care now, not when they have passed on. I sent flowers and letters to an Uncle who was ailing for quite awhile and told him how much it meant to me that he and my Aunt had been such a witness all through their lives for Christ. I also sent flowers and letters to a friend over the years, who recently died from cancer (a 6 year battle). Yes, I agree, tell these people now how much they mean to you. Do things for them now--now is the time.
ReplyDeleteAmazing picture you did there! I wonder what on earth did make those little circles. They are so neat. I so agree with you about telling people how we feel about them now, rather than leaving it too late. That is so important I feel.
ReplyDeleteHey, nice picture of coral. These little animals build continents and islands. You must live in a tropical area, we don't get coral here, too cold. You have left a big impression on me by the way. God bless you my friend and thanks for this post, I needed the reminder. Lots of love, Geoff.
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ReplyDeleteBouncin Barb - guess we have to pass the word on sharing feelings while we still can.
Joy - I know that your Uncle, Aunt and friend appreciated your flowers letters and love very much.
Thisisme - I thought they were such perfect circles too. Isn't nature amazing? Yes, the telling is important.
Geoff Maritz - Ah coral. I took this photo in the Florida Keys(USA). They have over 6000 coral reefs there. Somehow I didn't think of it as being coral as it looked like a large stone.
Always good to hear from you my friend.
I agree, why is it at funerals people are praised like they are saints. Why can't they be loved that much when they are alive.
ReplyDeleteI agree that it is important to share with people how and why they are loved and valued.
ReplyDeleteThat is a wonderful picture.