A Yellow Rose from a Friend
I have Loved you with an everlasting Love,
I have drawn you with Loving kindness.
Jeremiah 31:3
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I received this tiny yellow rose tonight with the bible verse attached from a friend of mine, Isabelle, who is in the orchestra that I work with, and the boys rehearse with on Thursday nights. I am not a particularly religious person in that I can't quote Bible verse, or even go to church all that often. Although I have read and do study my Bible on occasion and I do have faith in God.
Right now I am relying on that faith to get me through some tough times that lie ahead for all of us in this family. We got the dreaded news. The date for my son's deployment to Iraq. He will leave for a 12-18 month tour in Iraq on March 10. We are not alone and it is comforting to know that there are people out there that share this burden along with us, but I am not going to lie...it's not going to be easy and I hate that my first baby is going off to war.
I am very proud of him for being the kind of person that puts others first and willing to put themselves in harms way to protect the rest of us. He did not have to join the military and put his college and his life on hold to enlist for a 4 years active duty, 4 years reserve duty, this was his choice one made out of his deep sense of duty and honor.
We will be going to see him for a few days before he leaves which is really good. We will have to go to Georgia since he only has a few days and cannot travel very far. So his brothers will miss a few days of school and take this road trip with us. We are driving because we are going to bring his stuff home here so he doesn't have to pay for storage while he is deployed. He is staying in a dorm on the base so he does not have his own place where he can leave his things.
I respectfully ask that this post not be turned into a political debate on the merits of this war. I will ask that if you are a person of Faith, please pray for all the brave men and women and their families who share this burden with us.
This was taken right after rehearsal using my halogen under-cabinet counter lights in my kitchen for light and shot with my macro lens. I threw it together fast and last minute, but it was one of those things I felt I just had to do and post right away. I only knew I wanted it to be lit from above.
Right now I am relying on that faith to get me through some tough times that lie ahead for all of us in this family. We got the dreaded news. The date for my son's deployment to Iraq. He will leave for a 12-18 month tour in Iraq on March 10. We are not alone and it is comforting to know that there are people out there that share this burden along with us, but I am not going to lie...it's not going to be easy and I hate that my first baby is going off to war.
I am very proud of him for being the kind of person that puts others first and willing to put themselves in harms way to protect the rest of us. He did not have to join the military and put his college and his life on hold to enlist for a 4 years active duty, 4 years reserve duty, this was his choice one made out of his deep sense of duty and honor.
We will be going to see him for a few days before he leaves which is really good. We will have to go to Georgia since he only has a few days and cannot travel very far. So his brothers will miss a few days of school and take this road trip with us. We are driving because we are going to bring his stuff home here so he doesn't have to pay for storage while he is deployed. He is staying in a dorm on the base so he does not have his own place where he can leave his things.
I respectfully ask that this post not be turned into a political debate on the merits of this war. I will ask that if you are a person of Faith, please pray for all the brave men and women and their families who share this burden with us.
This was taken right after rehearsal using my halogen under-cabinet counter lights in my kitchen for light and shot with my macro lens. I threw it together fast and last minute, but it was one of those things I felt I just had to do and post right away. I only knew I wanted it to be lit from above.
posted by Laurie at 12:00 AM
23 Comments:
This is a beautiful image. Great job!
we've no kids so can only imagine how scary it must be to see one go off to iraq like that. you'll be in our thoughts.
the photo is a nice accompaniment to your words.
This is a lovely photo.. and like many parents the world over, you appear to be approaching the difficult time ahead with true dignity. Prayers and wishes with you and the family
T
lovely shot laurie,
the lighting and composition is just great..>!
it gives a nice warm feeling...!
Oh Laurie, I have been meaning to write you a note now for a week. Something in me told me that this was coming for you. I will be sure to keep in touch and am here for you while you go through this. I will pray for your son's safety and for your family's strength.
Take care, dear friend. I'll write to you soon.
I'm sorry to hear your son is being deployed, but I'm sending you all good wishes and will keep you in my thoughts. The photo is very nice. Goes along nicely with your sentiments. Take care, Laurie.
Alone this image is breathtaking. With the story of your son's upcoming deployment it is heart-breaking. My thoughts go out to you and your family at this time...
~April
http://visualmeditations.phototage.com
My thoughts are with you and your son and all other parents with sons and daughters in difficult places.
lovely pic, beautiful yellow
probably the best shot ive ever seen from you and the most important post ever...u must be really proud for what he's giving up...
One word "BEAUTIFUL"
Suby
absolument magnifique
All the best to your family and your young warrior. He sounds like an incredible individual who decided upon the path he wanted to take and is walking it.
My thoughts will be with your family and you - I wish you all the best during such a difficult time in your lives.
Beautiful macro, by the way. :)
Laurie your son will be added to my group of people that I pray for and of course for the rest of the family as well. Cherish your time with him and take lots of memory photos. Your yellow rose is beautiful.
Beautiful shot Laurie.
I wish your son a speedy and safe return back home.
As the others have said. Beautiful shot.
the photo and the words go together ... and you'll be in our prayers...
Rich yellow, green and the rose looks beautiful against the dark background. Leaving the front in shade and receiving light from behind, makes the thin petals display themselves nicely in shadow. I like the softness that comes with shallow dof, too.
It's hard. I wish strength to your family and safety to your son and all who serve in the army.
I'm not sure what to say, Laurie... this indeed is awful news for you and your family. I know it is little comfort to know the odds are very much in his favor of coming home perfectly fine, probably better than going in NYC on a daily basis. The worry must be enormous. God bless you and and yours, and to your son, "Urah!" and "thank you."
BTW, the picture is absolutely gorgeous.
Lovely image and I think you managed to capture the feeling you set out to portray. Best wishes Laurie for the challenging time ahead.
Roses are so multi-layered, so emotional. It is hard to imagine what you are feeling but having children brings pain as well as joy.
I LOVED THE PICURE! I LOVE THE PHOTOGRAPHY.
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