The act of creating a memorial for one who has passed away is an act of spirituality. A memorial tells the world that Marco may be gone, but his spirit lives on. A memorial makes a statement that Marco will forever be tied together in the circle of life. A memorial is a statement that Marco's life mattered & continues to matter. The acts of goodness & courage will never be forgotten. A memorial is a way to remember a loved one forever.
Friday, 25 November 2011
Thursday, 24 November 2011
Monday, 21 November 2011
Enchanting Images of Animals...
They say that you should never work with children or
animals...
But photographer Mark Taylor defies that saying - with adorable
results.
Following in the footsteps of his late mother Jane Burton, Mark produces
enchanting images of animals playing with others or just amusing
themselves.
From tiny kittens and dogs, to bouncing bunnies and guinea pigs, Mark
captures unique shots which show the lighter side of nature.
That's a lot harder to achieve than the effortlessly charming finished
product might suggest.
Mark commented: 'It ranges from quite easy - I would never describe it
as very easy - to extremely difficult.'
'There are some occasions where I get nothing because the animal just
doesn't like being in the studio.'
And apparently cats, rather than any bigger or more violent animals,
make the most difficult subjects.
'Cats tend to be more difficult than dogs because they are more wary. A
cat that is frightened can only look frightened.'
He insisted: 'It is important to understand this is not an easy job. It
might seem like a nice cushy number, but it's a lot of hard work.'
Sunday, 20 November 2011
The Wooden Bowl...
I guarantee you will remember the
tale of the Wooden Bowl tomorrow, a week from now, a month from now, a year
from now.
A frail
old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and
four-year-old
grandson. The old man's hands
trembled, his eyesight was blurred, and his step faltered.
The family ate together at the table. But the elderly grandfather's shaky hands and failing sight made eating difficult.. Peas rolled off his spoon onto the floor. When he grasped the glass, milk spilled on the tablecloth.
The son and daughter-in-law became irritated with the mess.
'We must do something about father,' said the son. 'I've had enough of his spilled milk, noisy eating, and food on the floor.'
So the husband and wife set a small table in the corner. There, Grandfather ate alone while the rest of the family enjoyed dinner. Since Grandfather had broken a dish or two, his food was served in a wooden bowl.
When the family glanced in Grandfather's direction, sometimes he had a tear in his eye as he sat alone. Still, the only words the couple had for him were sharp admonitions when he dropped a fork or spilled food.
The four-year-old watched it all in silence.
One evening before supper, the father noticed his son playing with wood scraps on the floor. He asked the child sweetly, 'What are you making?' Just as sweetly, the boy responded, 'Oh, I am making a little bowl for you and Mama to eat your food in when I grow up. '
The family ate together at the table. But the elderly grandfather's shaky hands and failing sight made eating difficult.. Peas rolled off his spoon onto the floor. When he grasped the glass, milk spilled on the tablecloth.
The son and daughter-in-law became irritated with the mess.
'We must do something about father,' said the son. 'I've had enough of his spilled milk, noisy eating, and food on the floor.'
So the husband and wife set a small table in the corner. There, Grandfather ate alone while the rest of the family enjoyed dinner. Since Grandfather had broken a dish or two, his food was served in a wooden bowl.
When the family glanced in Grandfather's direction, sometimes he had a tear in his eye as he sat alone. Still, the only words the couple had for him were sharp admonitions when he dropped a fork or spilled food.
The four-year-old watched it all in silence.
One evening before supper, the father noticed his son playing with wood scraps on the floor. He asked the child sweetly, 'What are you making?' Just as sweetly, the boy responded, 'Oh, I am making a little bowl for you and Mama to eat your food in when I grow up. '
The four-year-old
smiled and went back to work.
The words so struck the parents so that they were speechless. Then tears started to stream down their cheeks.. Though no word was spoken, both knew what must be done.
That evening the husband took Grandfather's hand and gently led him back to the family table. For the remainder of his days he ate every meal with the family. And for some reason, neither husband nor wife seemed to care any longer when a fork was dropped, milk spilled, or the tablecloth soiled.
On a positive note, I've learned that, no matter what happens, how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.
I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles four things: a rainy day, the elderly, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.
I've learned that making a 'living' is not the same thing as making a 'life.'
I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.
I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands. You need to be able to throw something back sometimes.
I've learned that if you pursue happiness, it will elude you.
But, if you focus on your family, your friends, the needs of others, your work and doing the very best you can, happiness will find you.
I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.
I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.
I've learned that every day, you should reach out and touch someone.
People love that human touch -- holding hands, a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.
I've learned that I still have a lot to learn.
I've learned that you should pass this on to everyone you care about. I just did!
FRIENDSHIP CANDLE
NOTICE AT THE END, THE DATE THE CANDLE WAS STARTED.
I am not going to be the one who lets it die. I found it believable --
angels have walked beside me all my life--and they still do.
*********************
This is to all of you who mean something to me,
I pray for your happiness.
The words so struck the parents so that they were speechless. Then tears started to stream down their cheeks.. Though no word was spoken, both knew what must be done.
That evening the husband took Grandfather's hand and gently led him back to the family table. For the remainder of his days he ate every meal with the family. And for some reason, neither husband nor wife seemed to care any longer when a fork was dropped, milk spilled, or the tablecloth soiled.
On a positive note, I've learned that, no matter what happens, how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.
I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles four things: a rainy day, the elderly, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.
I've learned that making a 'living' is not the same thing as making a 'life.'
I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.
I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands. You need to be able to throw something back sometimes.
I've learned that if you pursue happiness, it will elude you.
But, if you focus on your family, your friends, the needs of others, your work and doing the very best you can, happiness will find you.
I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.
I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.
I've learned that every day, you should reach out and touch someone.
People love that human touch -- holding hands, a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.
I've learned that I still have a lot to learn.
I've learned that you should pass this on to everyone you care about. I just did!
FRIENDSHIP CANDLE
NOTICE AT THE END, THE DATE THE CANDLE WAS STARTED.
I am not going to be the one who lets it die. I found it believable --
angels have walked beside me all my life--and they still do.
*********************
This is to all of you who mean something to me,
I pray for your happiness.
The Candle Of Love,
Hope & Friendship
This candle was lit on the
15th of September, 1998
Someone who loves you has helped keep it alive by sending it to you.
Don't let The Candle of Love, Hope and Friendship die.
Pass It On To All Of Your Friends and Everyone You Love!
May God richly bless you!
15th of September, 1998
Someone who loves you has helped keep it alive by sending it to you.
Don't let The Candle of Love, Hope and Friendship die.
Pass It On To All Of Your Friends and Everyone You Love!
May God richly bless you!
Friday, 18 November 2011
Thursday, 17 November 2011
Tuesday, 15 November 2011
I'm Perfectly Comfortable...
I'm perfectly comfortable.....
Thank you for asking.
I hope you are perfectly comfortable
also.
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