#MySundayPhoto



This morning, as I tied an apron around my son's waist, I felt extreme sadness that he is profoundly disabled.

I am thankful he is not aware that he is missing out on all the wonderful things that life has to offer. I am fortunate that he is the most sweetest, gentlest young man who is happy within himself.

My son is the rose and my feelings are the thorns. He grows and blossoms, and on occasion one of those thorns gives me a sharp reminder of what I am also missing out on.






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29 comments:

  1. Lovely written and true... as much as we are aware that the 'rose' we have is beautiful, that much those 'thorns' hurt...

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    1. Thanks, Petra. A bit of a pity party moment... but all okay now. xx

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  2. What a lovely photo, and what a poignant one with the message behind it for you.

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    1. I must admit that I was very happy with the outcome! :)

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  4. Love the delicate subject. They looks so precious =) #mysundayphoto

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    1. Thank you, pixiedusk. The flowers were a gift and they are really lovely.

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  5. I thank God for my son's blissful lack of awareness as well.
    Lovely, succinct way of putting your feelings XXX

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  6. What lovely words, and a beautiful photograph too x

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    1. Thank you so much for your kind comment, Lyric Grace.

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  7. Yes I totally relate to this, especially as Smiley is so like your son in many ways, and that photo is indeed gorgeous xx

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  8. Nice parallel.
    I'm reminded, "Every rose has it's thorn..."
    Oxox

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  9. Lovely photo, and bittersweet words xxxx

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    1. Thanks, Jazzy. Luckily I kept my words to a minimum!! :) xx

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  10. What a lovely and simply beautiful post

    Thank you for linking up

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  11. A beautiful photo and what a beautiful albeit bittersweet reflection to go with it.

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  12. OMG such a beautiful thought and photo
    So much love to you . I understand .

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    1. Thank you for understanding, K. Hope all is going well for you and the lovely men in your life. xx

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    1. They are amazing roses.... and still going strong! :)

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  14. Deeply touched by your words Di

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    1. Thank you for stopping by, cat. I appreciate your comment. xx

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