Sad but Pretty
by Monte Arnold
Title
Sad but Pretty
Artist
Monte Arnold
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Photograph - Photography
Description
It still surprises me, those small things that jump out and whack us in the head with memories triggered and newly released. These flowers were in full bloom on one of the last days I got to spend with my dearly departed Dad.
I couldn't tell which he loved more-beautiful flowers, or the way mom loved beautiful flowers. Honestly, I believe he took more joy from seeing his bride of 56 years enjoying herself, and she really does love her plants.
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May 22nd, 2011
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Alinna Lee
Just read your reply to me. I want to add how fortunate your parents to have each other and how wonderful loving you and your sister are to your parent. I hope your mom continues to enjoy life and stay healthy. My dad will be 91 in March and still very sharp and healthy, to which I am very grateful.
Monte Arnold replied:
Thank you so much Alina! Mom is having quite the time now(she's 89 now), but we've got her back home from the hospital, so that's a start. I'm so happy for you and your dad, betting able to enjoy him is such a gift! We're getting her a bit healthier, which has been largely getting her off of her overly prescribed load of medications, which is really helping. We're really missing dad of course, so it's beautiful that you are enjoying yours so muchπππ₯°π₯°π₯°
VIVA Anderson
Wonderful, Beautiful..........your Heart, your Art , this im memoriam.........Simpatico,!!........FAV.........
Monte Arnold replied:
Thank you so much VIVA ππ₯° And thank you so much for taking the time to write, I really appreciate hearing from you and your timing is so good πππ€π₯
Alinna Lee
Beautiful tribute to the memory of your father and his love for your mother. Wonderful photo of these lilies too.
Monte Arnold replied:
Thank you so much Alinna, I was just visiting mom last week, she's 88 now. My sister and I talk almost daily about dad and try to remember our favourite things and remind each other... He definitely enjoyed how much mom enjoyed these the most though π thank you so much for taking the time to find this piece in my portfolio, I know that's quite a deep dive π€ π€
AnnaJo Vahle
Sorry for your loss, Monte. This is a stunningly beautiful image and memory. f/l
Monte Arnold replied:
Thank you so much for sharing in it AnnaJo - I really do appreciate it π€π₯π
Sarah Irland
What a beautiful image of these lillies, Monte! A wonderful description too!
Monte Arnold replied:
Thank you so much Sarah! It's good to have these reminders in our portfolios, you finding this image today takes me back
Monte Arnold
Thank you Carol - it sounds like the planet is also worse off for losing your husband...it's both sad and comforting that such loss is a link between us.
Carol Cavalaris
That is the wonder of such beauty, it is so momentary. And yet seems to stay in our memory forever. And why I love capturing this beauty in a photo or painting, somehow preserving it. My husband found the same kind of joy in seeing me happy, so I know what kind of love your dad and mom shared.