The rows of empty seats add to the image. He looks like a Marine – I’ve got one of those, far away, but not currently in harm’s way – I sure don’t like thinking about good byes!
My children are spread out across the country and I’ve said many goodbyes to them over the years as we come and go from visits – there is always a tear in my eye and a tug at my heart. Hellos are so much brighter.
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The rows of empty seats add to the image. He looks like a Marine – I’ve got one of those, far away, but not currently in harm’s way – I sure don’t like thinking about good byes!
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May he always stay out of harm’s way, Lynn.
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That would be nice, but he has a knack for risk-taking, as many a Marine does, in and out of the service!
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That’s why they are Marines.
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Great image, Lynn – simple but poignant, powerful
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Thank you, Sue – it’s the cap that does it, don’t you think? If it weren’t for the small silhouette of the cap it wouldn’t have the same impact.
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I think you’re right there! And sometimes we just see an image that works, without necessarily knowing why, at the time….
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Very simple but powerful post !
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Words I appreciate – thank you, Kathryn.
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Felt it in my heart.
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A big lump in my throat, I hate goodbyes!
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My children are spread out across the country and I’ve said many goodbyes to them over the years as we come and go from visits – there is always a tear in my eye and a tug at my heart. Hellos are so much brighter.
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this image grabs my heart
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That’s a wonderful comment and compliment – thank you.
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