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Re: [OM] Mother's Day This Year

Subject: Re: [OM] Mother's Day This Year
From: Jez Cunningham <jez@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 7 May 2015 20:46:38 +0100
Be strong Jim.  I also wish you well...
Jez


On 7 May 2015 at 19:58, Jim Nichols <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Thanks, Philippe.  I'm trying to get past the teary-eyed stage. Just
> posting it helps.
>
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
>
> On 5/7/2015 1:48 PM, Philippe wrote:
>
>> Same feelings here as expressed by Chris Jim.
>>
>> The second plate reminds me of my grandfather, who had carved his name
>> and year of birth in stone - He had also carved the year of his death,
>> which he changed every year, except on the fatal year…
>>
>> Back to the photo, it is a very powerful one Jim. Perfect processing to
>> highlight what matters i.e. the fond memory of the loved one.
>>
>> Amities
>> Philippe
>>
>>
>> Le 7 mai 2015 à 19:54, ChrisB <ftog@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> a écrit :
>>
>>  That deserved a little time of contemplation, Jim; It’s a beautiful
>>> photo of a special place.  Thanks for showing us.
>>>
>>> I was very sorry to read that your wife had died.  I wish you well, chum.
>>>
>>> Chris
>>>
>>>  On 7 May 15, at 18:28, Jim Nichols <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I have always admired Nathan's faithfulness in visiting the graves of
>>>> his parents.  This year, after losing my wife at the end of February, it
>>>> was a race against time and the weather to get a marker and flowers in
>>>> place by Mother's Day.  Today, with three days to spare, I finished the
>>>> task.
>>>>
>>>> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Marker+B_amp_W.JPG.html <
>>>> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Marker+B_amp_W.JPG.html>
>>>>
>>>> There is quite a difference in the imposing markers and statuary that
>>>> Nathan captures on his visits, and the simple, easy maintenance designs of
>>>> a modern, rural cemetery.  But, it is close at hand, and contains a lot of
>>>> friends and acquaintances that I recall as I walk about. And it is
>>>> perpetually maintained.  Donna has joined two other family members whom she
>>>> loved very much.  And  all the kids have to do when I'm gone is to add a
>>>> date plate.
>>>>
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