Bittersweet Birthday



The golden moments in the stream of life rush past us and we see nothing but sand; the angels come to visit us, and we only know them truly when they are gone.
George Eliot
(1819 - 1880)

Children of the same family, the same blood, with the same first associations and habits, have some means of enjoyment in their power, which no subsequent connections can supply.
Jane Austen
(1775-1817)

To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We share private family jokes. We remember family feuds and secrets, family griefs and joys. We live outside the touch of time.
Clara Ortega


Rob, we'll be thinking of you especially today, on your Birthday... all the reasons we have to miss you, all the reasons we have to celebrate your life. There'll be tears but there will also be smiles. And love. Always love.

10 comments:

Lynne said...

Beautiful quotations.

ArtPropelled said...

Thinking of you today Kendalee.

LifeIsArt said...

great quotes! thinking about you!

Sarah said...

I especially love that last quote Kenda. Thinking of you. x

muzel said...

What an extraordinary soul you are!!
You ALWAYS find the right picture...the right quotes ..the right words to express EXACTLYhow you (and we)are feeling,
BEAUTIFUL! xxoo

Dobbie said...

Kenda, I am so glad to see you back on the blog. I have been thinking about you. I hope you are ok.

Sheila

Meri said...

Kenda -- I know the sadness of birthdays for absent loved ones. . .
but I hope you're okay. I checked today and saw how long it had been since you posted. Love to you.

Sandy K. said...

I love the quotes...and your images. I have been on a less-than-creative streak and am trying to rekindle the spark. A visit to your blog helps. Thank you.

Dagmar said...

Hello my friend, I know it's been a while. But it seems to me that you're out of the game too for quite a bit (looking at the date). I know it's been quite some time between this day and today. Never the less, sending you (even if a little late) warm hugs. Hope you smile a little more knowing the pain will never go away but memories will get sweeter.
Hugs my friend. D.

Linda Sue said...

DANG ,girl ,if you are dead and you didn't tell me I am going to be so cross- June was so long ago and I miss you so much!
So here's me being selfish again and that is no kind of fish to be! LOVE YOU*