Continued from prior post, Living in Lamp Light
The first thing I noticed, were the colors reflected on the wall from the lamp. I could see the sparkles of the small led tree in the picture of Jake.
I saw CNN news reflected on from the 65 inch TV on Jake's other photo
I could see the table lamp reflected in the rose on the opposite wall by the TV.
I ran hither and yon, sitting the lamp next to favorite statue,
gave me much to reflect on
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| The first photo, I thought OH NO.. their is Dust I missed in my quick swipes |
I took 4 photos and sat down to enjoy the view, which caused me to reflect on how this statue came to live under the TV, 30 years ago.
My son Dan and his wife Michelle had already purchased my Christmas gift, and as they strolled the flea market on a Saturday, Michelle saw the Mary and Joseph on the donkey and said she could not resist it.. I lives year round where I can see it, not packed away until December.
I moved the statue around to create darkness on one side, in photos Light is Everything. The baby on this donkey is the Light that allows me to see Bob with the eyes of the Good Samaritan.
I can tell you I pray every day of my life now, that God will help me to see Bob with His Eyes and to remember that what I do or say to Bob is the same as saying it to Jesus. What would Jesus do? What would Jesus say. Yes, I get angry, he says a lot of mean things, but God is helping me to SEE Bob more each day through HIS eyes.
Last night, while watching AGT finale, suddenly Bob screamed my name,
SANDRAAAAAA look, look, there is an alligator in the yard, the dog is over there, look the dog is over there. I stood and touched him, and said I see the gator, he will be one in a few seconds, Beau is fine, he is right here, look at him. Ok, its fine the gator is gone and he went back to sleep.
I sat watching AGT alone, with tears running down my face.
I had a beautiful photo with out the dust, but deleted the wrong one and sadly deleted the cell trash. Its Ok, I am sure there will be another one taken soon
27 comments:
So very sad. Your shadows and light are beautiful. I had thought that the CNN anchor was part of the picture!!!
That is so hard! I'm glad you are leaving the statue out as a reminder and hopefully some comfort. You are going through so much.
The statue must be a comfort to you. I wish I could give you a big hug. Your photos with the light and shadows are beautiful.
Hari Om
It's a beautiful ornamental piece and draws all the attention, not the dust. The reflection in your thoughts, words, and heart speaks volumes... YAM xx
Hello Sandra,
Lovely reflections and images. The statue is beautiful.
I think of you and Bob often, sending hugs and prayers.
Rest assured that no one will focus on nor remember the dust.
I love all your reflections. You sure found a lot right there in your living room.
I can't imagine how painful it must be to go through all of this with Bob. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
You have a good eye to see all the beauty in the light.
I'm sorry about Bob. Alzheimers is a terrible thing. Praying for you!
The lights and the statue are beautiful. It is a gift to see beauty everywhere. It is hard to see the one you love disappearing.
I LOVE these pictures, especially Mary and Joseph and baby Jesus on the donkey. Don't worry about the dust...it's a part of life... My heart goes out to you and I pray for you each day. You handled the alligator issue very well. I'm so sorry. May God bring comfort and peace to you both. (((HUGS)))
Seeing Bob through the eyes of Jesus...so profound.
His dementia is devastating and I do pray for you too.
You responded perfectly to his outburst. I have tears for you too.
Sue
When we focus on seeing another through His eyes we get a better picture. These eyes of ours were meant to reflect God’s love and hope to whomever we are looking at and that is such an act of sacrificial love to see Bob through those lens. You’re in a hard season and I know you know, Jesus is walking beside you - loving you and giving you the strength you need. Keep your eyes on Him and He will continue give you everything you need.
What a lovely gift and lovely play with the lights. Tigris and Styx
Dear Sandra :)
The statue of Joseph, Mary, and Jesus is beautiful. Your faith.is already helping you to know what should be done when Bob has an outburst of terror. You soothed Bobs fears,and I know it is your mind set of speaking to Bob as if through Jesus. It's upsetting and heart breaking what you are going through and my thoughts are with you, and send you many heartfelt hugs.
God Bless
Sonjia.
Oh Sandra, I am so very happy that you are discovering how to live in gratitude. I too discovered it while taking care of my husband--gratitude gave me the ability to cope with the difficulty and still find the silver linings. And it lessens the fear. Even now, 5 years later, I still live my life with an attitude of gratitude (I can not tell you how much it has improved my life). I care, sending you hugs! Barb
We're so sad to hear of your difficulties caring for Bob these days, Sandra. You are a strong woman with as positive an attitude as anyone could have under the same circumstances. We're sending you a virtual hug and hope it helps a little.
Sandra, I am so sorry and sad.
I will tell you that you taught me something to try - I have a couple people that continuously hurt me and I am going to try to look at them through Jesus's eyes. Hopefully I can.
This is a good post for me today...I haven't felt super well this week due to a chest cold, and I know that I have been very sharp in my attitude towards having to repeat myself over and over again or try to explain something to my dearest and then try to explain again. I need to see things through the eyes of Jesus rather than to be irritable. Thanks Sandra for this reminder.
We are loving your lamps,, and great placement of them. You have a good eye for creativity.
Woos - Misty and Timber
Hugs and prayers, today and every day.
Oh, to have an eye for detail like yours! I'd have been totally oblivious, but you? You could have been a detective.
I'm encouraged to learn how you're coping; thank you for sharing and teaching the rest of us at the same time. Hugs!
The lighting is so soft and pretty. Great big hugs from all of us and lots of prayers too.
I am praying for you and Bob.
God bless.
What would we do without the Lord? I'm sorry you have so much to deal with. That was scary for both of you but you handled it so well.
Love you, my dear friend.
I love that the piece has a story behind it. Thank you for sharing that. And I love, love, love how you're playing with light. This is one of the most fun things, EVER. Using light and understanding it. So cool.
I pray that God will help you through this. I like that you are talking to Him. So sorry about the tears but I would be crying too.
Thinking about you always and praying for all of you. 😢🙏
Oh goodness the alligator vision 😵💫 At least allugators don't feature here - my Dad 'saw' electric blue maggots (which he knew were an hallucination but decided to tell us because it was so pretty) - or more concerningly the garden on fire (which he wanted to believe was a vision but felt too real a pissibility) … it must be frightening when your brain conjures up this stuff and it looks REAL.
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