tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post2463552907081780114..comments2024-02-21T04:18:49.859-06:00Comments on Picking Poppies: I can see clearly now . . . Kim Stevenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765296400379609580noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-27821188835878021702015-02-16T23:15:11.188-06:002015-02-16T23:15:11.188-06:00Oh my goodness your photos are so beautiful and sh...Oh my goodness your photos are so beautiful and sharing your emotions show how human you are.<br />No mother wants her children to suffer and I am sorry your son is going through all this. It is so hard to be a care giver and a mother at the same time, especially when you can't make it better. The pictures and emotions together are amazing. I always like to think of God crying when His only son suffered soCatieAnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09433305330968854290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-19716558023672082952015-02-16T17:06:57.599-06:002015-02-16T17:06:57.599-06:00Kind of late reading this post but just wanted to ...Kind of late reading this post but just wanted to let you know how inspiring it is!.<br />I know how hard it is for a mama to watch her son suffer, however; it is a blessing that you know that the only one to go to for the peace that you need is God. <br />Also those photos taken without enough light that caused camera shake are very neat.Comfypjshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189757592002061446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-50703936565658612412015-02-13T09:08:36.677-06:002015-02-13T09:08:36.677-06:00The rock is a great metaphor for what you are goin...The rock is a great metaphor for what you are going through at the moment. You have to be a rock for your son, life is rocky, no matter how many waves crashed over it the rock stood firm and finally, God is your rock - every day!<br />How strong you are.<br />BTW your images are stunning!Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16778709902157945708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-64130974670439925762015-02-12T11:40:54.851-06:002015-02-12T11:40:54.851-06:00I have to say I know what you are feeling in that ...I have to say I know what you are feeling in that God is always speaking to me, but am I always listening?<br />When I am "still", then I "know" He is God & always there. Through the good, the bad, the ugly & everything in between.<br />Amazing to know this Savior & feel His ever present love even in our darkest moments, isn't it?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04989147951807102134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-86398838017586700672015-02-12T01:38:38.976-06:002015-02-12T01:38:38.976-06:00Oh Kim! This post is filled with so much heartfelt...Oh Kim! This post is filled with so much heartfelt emotion, it had me tearing up! My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your son! <br /><br />Hugs~Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06052655796247020555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-43551182924668591242015-02-11T23:40:53.617-06:002015-02-11T23:40:53.617-06:00Your slow shutter speed photos are wonderful . . ....Your slow shutter speed photos are wonderful . . . just like watercolor. Love the heart in the sand. But, the water and rock shots are fantastic. Your walk must have been calming.EarlKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16360624260693882637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-82953412516564235262015-02-11T15:49:30.728-06:002015-02-11T15:49:30.728-06:00My heart goes out to you, dear one. May you find s...My heart goes out to you, dear one. May you find strength and peace in the Lord...your son will continue to be in my prayers.<br /><br />Your photos are pure loveliness - thank you for sharing at Roses of Inspiration. Hugs to you!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02389136708128457239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-57269580355653326122015-02-11T10:05:58.340-06:002015-02-11T10:05:58.340-06:00Kim, I think of you often and your son with his ch...Kim, I think of you often and your son with his challenge. Yes, it's an illness. But even more so..it's a challenge. Sometimes you can only do so much and are limited when it comes to illness. But a challenge? You are only limited by your outlook and choices. And I have NO DOUBT both you AND your son are up for the challenge. That doesn't preclude moments of being overwhelmed and sorrow. But it's how you react to them that defines how you confront and react to the challenge. You have proven it time and time again...this post is just one brilliant example. And yes...the photography is certainly a tool you use to hurdle your challenge. Bravo and kudos to you. You are briliant! And your son I"m sure has inherited your brilliance. You will emerge from this stronger. Thank you for joining in at Song-ogrpahy. I am in awe at how you took this song and morphed it into your own. Thank you :)Kmcblackburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06781497299481341005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-75641510237652319512015-02-11T09:38:52.811-06:002015-02-11T09:38:52.811-06:00almost forgot... those pictures are amazing!!!!!almost forgot... those pictures are amazing!!!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08585068938882679551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-30956051108972724662015-02-11T09:37:13.987-06:002015-02-11T09:37:13.987-06:00Oh wow Kim.... this post is really really beautifu...Oh wow Kim.... this post is really really beautiful. I really felt every word you said, and felt your pain. One of the things that I appreciate is that you were able to go outside and get a hold of your self, by thinking, praying, and crying. That song halleluiah is powerful and I always fell it like a prayer. Anyways Kim... I don´t know if it helps, because it is obviously very difficult to see your child in pain... but remember there are moms out there having it harder, be strong for them! You are very courageous and brave, your son is very lucky to have you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08585068938882679551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-75704930977904873272015-02-11T08:50:09.967-06:002015-02-11T08:50:09.967-06:00Hugs, hugs, and more hugs. And prayers. Hugs, hugs, and more hugs. And prayers. Roxi Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00764714808872131907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-35325909695088995702015-02-11T07:40:53.367-06:002015-02-11T07:40:53.367-06:00It is hard seeing our kids hurting, and then we fe...It is hard seeing our kids hurting, and then we feel helpless even though we are doing everything possible to help. So sorry you and your son are going through all of this... I love your abstract images. Thank you for taking me to the beach today. Michelle Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00851453933697842657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-75110405487600135552015-02-11T06:37:02.791-06:002015-02-11T06:37:02.791-06:00Kim -this is absolutely beautiful. It is truly awf...Kim -this is absolutely beautiful. It is truly awful that you and your son have to go through this. I don't know how you find the strength - but you are showing us all the way.<br />Hooe he feels better soon. He is lucky to have you to help him through it all.carolnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-4396216784671695622015-02-11T04:01:04.014-06:002015-02-11T04:01:04.014-06:00Tears here Kim I so can emphasise with you. Standi...Tears here Kim I so can emphasise with you. Standing there feeling helpness when your child is suffering... Know that you are not alone the wonderful community of souls are here to help to lsten and to offer virtual hugs...Viv@Thoughts from the Desktophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06730298140439036198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-72461036507398813712015-02-10T22:11:59.565-06:002015-02-10T22:11:59.565-06:00Oh, Kim, I'm so sorry you are going through th...Oh, Kim, I'm so sorry you are going through this pain. I know it's harder to watch your boy suffer than if you were the one battling disease. We mamas are just made that way. Your photos tell a beautiful story of the ebb and flow of sorrow. And weeping lasts for a night but joy comes in the morning. With a heart made of shells. Praying for you and your family.Sharonhttp://sharonodegaard.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-33605499473247040362015-02-10T21:37:04.808-06:002015-02-10T21:37:04.808-06:00Beautiful, Kim. Thank you. I've had some rathe...Beautiful, Kim. Thank you. I've had some rather unquiet, tear-filled moments lately as well. This was a perfect reminder. Praying over your situation.Inspired By Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09846209740481251443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-6537183833663461582015-02-10T20:59:18.227-06:002015-02-10T20:59:18.227-06:00wonderful way to look at it, love that quote, may ...wonderful way to look at it, love that quote, may God bring strength!Conniecrafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09266327228870948083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-79952456560213838262015-02-10T20:36:29.536-06:002015-02-10T20:36:29.536-06:00Beautiful pictures! I hope Sam is feels ng better ...Beautiful pictures! I hope Sam is feels ng better this week..chasing the sunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05004214313277259050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-86398598152342517892015-02-10T20:33:48.847-06:002015-02-10T20:33:48.847-06:00This just brought tears to my eyes. What a beaut...This just brought tears to my eyes. What a beautiful post. The photos are incredible.Scrappy quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08643346408388508283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-81860454043771772262015-02-10T19:16:01.985-06:002015-02-10T19:16:01.985-06:00I have stood right there. Watching that rock....oh...I have stood right there. Watching that rock....oh, you know. Not exactly right there, or exactly that rock. But I know that moment when the connection with God's spirit clears the clouds and moves back into my heart. I'm so sorry for your boy. Watching our young men hurt is so tough...my heart aches with him. And aches for his mama. I'll always remember this when I see water breaking over rocks. What brought you back will always be a reminder for me as well. Hugs.Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12067468928499906171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-47070800822885101102015-02-10T19:10:11.798-06:002015-02-10T19:10:11.798-06:00This is just so so beautiful and I could feel your...This is just so so beautiful and I could feel your faith rising like the tide in your words. God can handle our tears, screams, and curse words. He can take it. He knows and He has compassion for us. I love that you broke down at Hallelujah. It's such a perfect time to cry because praising in the midst of storm really does cause us to let go of what we are trying to control. I'm so so sorry that S is facing this on-going trial and I'm so sorry for you having to watch this happen to him. I pray that healing comes in many forms in these next months. I will keep praying for your family. You are amazing and thank you for sharing.Kim Cunningham https://www.blogger.com/profile/15228475634696692073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-53539165316887002242015-02-10T18:59:23.755-06:002015-02-10T18:59:23.755-06:00I'm so sorry for your situation. Thanks for sh...I'm so sorry for your situation. Thanks for sharing these lovely photos at Stephanie's party - they are beautiful!<br />Julie at Julie's LifestyleJulie's Lifestylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13804692908534378507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-17367671178365260842015-02-10T18:06:34.946-06:002015-02-10T18:06:34.946-06:00Oh my goodness, Kim, you are truly an inspiration....Oh my goodness, Kim, you are truly an inspiration. It is so true tat we can't control what happens to us but we can control the meaning we make of it all. And you show us how...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-50772905394008393122015-02-10T17:47:09.854-06:002015-02-10T17:47:09.854-06:00Glad you had some time to center yourself. I know...Glad you had some time to center yourself. I know another little Sam, he was in a car accident and is relearning everything. We are still praying his eye sight will return soon - his hearing returned a couple weeks ago. I will pray for your Sam too since it will be easy to remember 2 Sams. Suburban Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16135537886717771317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-54752379638361454212015-02-10T17:30:15.308-06:002015-02-10T17:30:15.308-06:00You put an everyday struggle into words so eloquen...You put an everyday struggle into words so eloquently that it made me feel that I am not alone! I too have an almost 17 year old living with complications from CP and being born at 28 weeks. I love the quote at the beginning by the Unknown Author. We must live day to day, depending on God to measure our steps and not question his plan. SO HARD!AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01969507879772949374noreply@blogger.com