We were at Arlington National Cemetery at a ceremony for two old friends. The day was touching and poignant. But, as we have learned over and over again, out of sadness comes light. Family and friends come together to say goodbye and to support the loving people who have lost their loved ones. We ourselves met up with friends we don't get to see that often, but what a joy it was to sit together afterwards, for several hours. The legacy many of our dear families have left for us are their children (like us) who have become connected over many years. Another gift in life we must remember to treasure.
"You don't see me but I am here,
By your side forever I will always be
The gentle breeze in the air."
~Linda Montalvo~
Beautiful pictures. So sad.
ReplyDeleteThank you Ginny and yes, very sad.
DeleteI am very glad to hear that the sadness and the joy went hand in hand.
ReplyDeleteMe to EC.
DeleteIf we look for the good in any situation we will find it. I am glad you did that day at the cemetery Have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteAgree Margaret, thank you and you too.
DeleteLovely photographs. I have never seen Arlington Cemetery but I imagine it to be a peaceful place.
ReplyDeleteThank you Valerie, we have lived within driving distance of Arlington off and on my whole married life. We go ourselves and also take visitors.
DeleteSo sad. Have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteThank you Naas, you also.
DeleteBeautiful words. Have a great weekend, Diane
ReplyDeleteThank you Diane, you too.
DeleteBelas flores.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e bom fim-de-semana.
Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
O prazer dos livros
Obrigado, um abraço e um bom final de semana para você também.
Deletethe staff member at the YMCA that opens each morning at the YMCA is in Arlington as I type this, her husband is being buried there. he died almost months ago. not sure why it took so long
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about your friend's loss Sandra. It can take several months to be finally laid to rest in Arlington. Sadly there are so many that there is a waiting list. This is probably too simplistic an answer and there may be other reasons, but this is the only one I know.
DeleteHello, beautiful images and quote. Enjoy your day! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteThank you Eileen, you too.
DeleteFriendship in sadness is everything.
ReplyDeleteCouldn't have said it better myself, thank you Diane.
DeleteIt is wonderful to have friendships like this...that last a lifetime and their memories that last forever.
ReplyDeleteYes Rose, I agree wholeheartedly.
DeleteMy goodness, how lovely and poignant, Denise. My sympathies to you and your friends. ♥
ReplyDeleteThank you Martha Ellen :)
DeleteHi Denise,
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful thing to be able to do.
Joy and sadness are brothers in arms.
All the best, John
Joy and sadness are brothers in arms. What a touching sentiment. Thank you John and all the best to you too :)
DeleteBeautiful shots.
ReplyDeleteThank you William :)
DeleteSad and poignant post, may they rest in peace.
ReplyDeleteIndeed Christine, thank you :)
Deletethis is going to be a blast from the past when you see my comment!! I had "lost" you.....now I need to catch up with what has been going on. Gill
ReplyDeleteHi Gill, good to see you here :) I'll be popping over to catch up too.
Deletewe have been to this cemetery several times, i find it a bit overwhelming....i'm sure it meant a lot to have friends with you on this sad day. i always find being with friends and family, even on the saddest of days, brings a bit of comfort and ease!!
ReplyDeletethe daffodils are gorgeous, i'm glad they are there - they are a little bright spot for visitors!!
It can be overwhelming Debbie but we have been many, many times now to visit with family and friends who have been laid to rest there. We only see the peacefulness and the beauty now.
DeleteLovely post. Beautiful pictures.
ReplyDeleteThank you Betsy :)
DeleteWell said. Funerals are sad but I love being able to visit with friends and family that I have not seen in years.
ReplyDeleteI agree Yogi, and remembering our Loved Ones in conversations with family and friends, the telling of family history and old stories, that is a joy.
DeleteLove the poem at the end. Sometimes, when I feel the breeze on my face, I think it is Mom near me.
ReplyDeleteI thought it was very touching when I found it Linda. My Mom too :)
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