Endure: remain in existence, last.
This has been a difficult week for my family. My father passed away on Sunday. He had suffered with illness for a long time, but he was able to stay at home and be cared for by my mother. For the last five months, nurses and aids from hospice came each morning to get Dad ready for the day, and at night, one of us children would go and help Mom get him ready for bed. Because we were fortunate enough to live close to my parents, my sisters and I were able to spend a lot of time with Mom and Dad. When he passed away, he was surrounded by his loving wife and family. This past summer, my parents celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary. Watching my mother take care of my father showed me the type of bond that allows two people to endure the trials and hardships that come to every marriage. Because of their unshaken commitment and devotion to each other, Mom had the strength and ability to care for Dad until the end.
These photos were taken at my nephews wedding almost three years ago. I love the shot of Dad brushing off the seat before Mom sits down. I love the comfortable feeling they have together as they wait for the group pictures to be taken. This is something that comes with only long-term, for the long-haul commitment.
IN A NEW POST CREATED FOR THIS CHALLENGE, SHARE A PHOTO OR TWO THAT REPRESENTS A LOVE THAT HAS ENDURED HARDSHIPS AND TRIALS.
Everyone is welcome to participate, even if your blog isn’t about photography.
Here’s how it works:
- Each week, I’ll come up with a theme and post a photo that I think fits. You take photographs based on your interpretation of the theme, and post them on your blog (a new post!) anytime before the following Thursday, when the next photo theme will be announced.
- To make it easy for others to check out your photos, title your blog post “A Photo a Week Challenge: (theme of the week)” and be sure to use the “postaday″ and “Photo a Week” tags.
- Come back here and post a link to your image in the comments for this challenge.
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Sorry for your lost Nancy. I know it’s hard to lose a love one. Hang in there.
Please convey our condolences to your mother and others in the family. Your parents have indeed been lucky to have found each and remained a part of each other’s life. Lakshmi
My parents:)
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Oh Nancy I am sorry for your loss. Thanks for sharing the story of your parents, how sad for you but how wonderful a memory of your parents love 🙂
My condolences on your loss Nancy.
I am so sorry for your loss, Nancy. What a beautiful story of love. Thanks for sharing.
I am praying for your family in this grief.
Thank you, everyone, for the kind words and wishes. I am grateful that I “stumbled” upon such a supportive and caring community.
My sincere condolences to you on the passing of your father. It sounds like you have a very loving, close-knit family – as it should be. Sweet captures (and memories) of your parents above.
Lindy
My condolences to you and your family on your loss. Blessings to your mother.
I’m so sorry for your loss, Nancy. Losing a parent is so hard, and we can never be totally prepared for it. My sympathies to you and your family. I love the chivalry shown by your dad in that first photo. It certainly shows his concern for your mom’s comfort. Thanks for sharing your precious photos. *hugs*
I am sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your memories of your dad’s last months with us.
So sorry for your loss. The photos are such treasures. Wishing you peace and healing in the weeks ahead.
Thank you.
My parents have been married for 54 years. They are very close. I will post a post for this challenge tomorrow. 😀
They will see each other again.
I know, and I’m so glad to know that.
Sorry for your loss Nancy!
So sorry for your loss. The pictures show hos much love was shared between your parents: natural, cool, calm, and assured.
Thank you.