But by yesterday afternoon, we finally learned it is all out of our hands. What my dad and his financial guardian intended as a will isn't, and wouldn't hold up in a court of law. Others are taking control of memorial service details that I figured would be my domain; so be it. To me, nothing in this is worth fighting for, if it would damage relationships; I've held that position all along. Thankfully, a key other seems to be there now, too. What a relief!
My old iPhone has been glitching lately, and the problems reached a peak on Friday when having a functioning phone was critical (of course). Rick decided we needed to remedy that, so on Sunday we did some research and then went to Costco. Having a phone is a necessity; having a new "camera" to play with is dessert! (I've almost abandoned my digital cameras because all they all have dust inside the lenses that create spots in my photos.)
Monday I took some flower pictures before leaving for work; the new phone captured some nice detail (I encourage you to click to biggify):
On the way home from work, I had time to stop here and there to shoot what caught my eye – a luxury I rarely have. I kept my four favorite photos and played with various filters, choosing a different one for each photo. Fun!
This morning while we were eating breakfast, a bluebird landed on the bracket for the hummingbird feeder. We watched a pair flit between bird box and house, the female seeming to favor our house over the little wooden box. I waited for a chance to document her interest, figuring I would get a silhouette, and was surprised the camera actually captured some detail. I posted this photo on Instagram with the caption, "I kid you not; the bluebird of happiness is knocking on our window this morning – repeatedly!"
Later in the morning, from a different position and with better light, I captured these:
P.S. Thank-you for all YOUR condolences!
That's it for today from . . .
8 comments:
Light-hearted . . . what a wonderful feeling that must be for you after months and months of difficulties dealing with your dad, his situation and now his passing. A good time of year to begin anew, Michelle.
As always, your flower pictures blow me away! Gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.
Oh my what a view you've got! Great pics. Glad there is some sunshine and lightness
in your heart.
I'm so glad you were able to find some joy :-). All will be well...
It would be really very hard time in life without our lovable father.
Good collection of photos. All looks amazing:)
May the bluebird of happiness set up permanent residence in your heart. Hugs.
What wonderful photographs - I didn't think they could get better! Wishing you peace and lightness, Michelle. Thank you for sharing all this beauty with us! xo
Just now catching up with you. I'm so sorry that you had such a hard, shocking day last Friday.
It's a blessing that you were able to spend the time you did with him in these final months and that he had made peace with God. God's peace, and joy surround you during these days.
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