Thursday, April 18, 2013

Hope

I thought about writing a post on Monday, but after the bombing in Boston, I hesitated. I had friends in Boston for the Marathon. I needed to hear that they were safe. When word came that they were all OK, I felt relieved but also exhausted by random violence that forever changed so many lives.


It's been a snowy week in Denver, days and days of clouds and cold. Spring bulbs and blossoms that emerged too early were stunned by the below-freezing temperatures. Finally, today, the sun shines. Snow melts. Grass seems shades greener than yesterday.
Once again, I search for One Good Thing:
the warmth of the sun on my back, a robin ruffling its feathers, icicles dripping from the eaves, the smile of my Grandson.


I give thanks.
Life goes on.
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23 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlApril 18, 2013 at 5:01 PM

    oh, that sweet boy. :) i am glad your friends are okay. it has been a tough week for so many...

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  2. AnitaApril 18, 2013 at 5:15 PM

    As I read your thoughts, I felt as you do; hurt by the tragedy, glad to have sun. And then I scrolled down and saw your grandson. What an adorable face and expression! And now I'm smiling.

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  3. Arkansas PattiApril 18, 2013 at 5:28 PM

    I am so glad your friends are safe. The whim of a demented mind can so completely uproot so many lives. Life is sometimes so hard to understand.
    That face--lucky you to have that smile on tap. It even cheered me up.

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  4. DeannaApril 18, 2013 at 6:21 PM

    This has been a week that needs to be over....bombings in Boston, explosions in Texas, flooding here, not a good week. But you are so right, there are blessings to be found, a smile from that cutie pie will take anyones sorrows away.

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  5. HilaryApril 18, 2013 at 8:13 PM

    I'm glad that your friends were okay, Barb. I wish it were so for everyone else. What an adorable face that boy has.. he's a heart-melter, for sure.

    But what have you done to piss off the weather gods?

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  6. DuffApril 18, 2013 at 8:32 PM

    Today, more than most days, I am deeply moved by the intent of your blog...One Good Thing. Finding this each day changes my outlook and connects me to the goodness that is at the heart of life. Sorry about the too early flowers, but so happy that you are getting some moisture at last!

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  7. georgia little peaApril 18, 2013 at 9:05 PM

    Thank goodness for sunshine. All it takes is a couple of grey cold days to make me crabby. I should move to Moorea.

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  8. Nancy JApril 18, 2013 at 9:17 PM

    And here I was thinking you left Breck for warmer weather in Denver.Lovely smile, let it fill your heart with happiness, as destruction, cruelty , violence and sadness are all too common these days .Those bulbs will flower again next spring, resilient, strong, the ground will cover and protect them till then. Greetings from Jean

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  9. AnonymousApril 19, 2013 at 5:41 AM

    That's more than one good thing, Barb. You did well amidst this slow-blooming winter-loving spring! Loving the smile on your beb's face, the pattern of snow in the first photo. Have a good day, whether melting or snowing. I'll try to, as well.

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  10. Karen LakisApril 19, 2013 at 6:17 AM

    Awww, your grandson looks so sweet! It's been a tough week and I'm very glad your friends are okay.

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  11. TomokoApril 19, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    Hi, Barb,
    Sam’s smile on his face is adorable. He is growing fast!

    I am glad your friends were safe.It is sad that the most beloved marathons in the world ended in tragedy.

    Tomoko

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  12. DeniseinVAApril 19, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    He is adorable Barb. Such a sweet smile. The news has been horrifying this week, your grandson definitely brings a little sunshine into our lives. Glad your friends are okay.

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  13. Quiet PathsApril 19, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    Barb, I always am lifted up by your blog. Thanks for all you write and photograph.

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  14. AnonymousApril 19, 2013 at 2:39 PM

    I have to admit that your fresh snow looks very nice. It almost makes me wish we had some.
    That Sam is a smiler, isn't he? He certainly counts as ONE GOOD THING.

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  15. Yogi♪♪♪April 19, 2013 at 8:04 PM

    Grandson's smile is warming things up way over here in Oklahoma.

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  16. AnonymousApril 19, 2013 at 10:39 PM

    Life does go on, and your grandson's wonderful smile is a reminder of that.

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  17. HildredApril 20, 2013 at 12:29 PM

    I think your grandson has captured the audience - what a sweet and wonderful smile. Always this wonder full innocence to give us hope. Hope you are well, Barb.

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  18. AnonymousApril 21, 2013 at 4:38 AM

    Thanks for this healing post Barb. The snow is nature doing her thing, and your grandson's smile is reminding us of rebith in the midst of grief. Cannot help but smile back! Hugs to him and you. Andrea

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  19. NancyApril 22, 2013 at 4:45 AM

    Lovely thoughts Barb -- and we must go on. Your grandson makes me smile. :)

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  20. Sallie (FullTime-Life)April 22, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    Exactly...beautifully stated. That smile is more than one good thing.... it is superlative!

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  21. FilipBlogApril 22, 2013 at 2:46 PM

    Life always goes on but the Boston bombing is terrible and people should reflect about this and other violence in the world.

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  22. teriApril 23, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    The cheeks and smile remind us that we will continue to be the light. Even on the darkest days. xoxo teri

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  23. susanvgApril 23, 2013 at 6:30 PM

    So important to focus on the good things in our lives. It is too easy to be dragged down by the negatives. What a difficult week! Find joy in that gorgeous face!

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