A Special Dedication. by Meisiekind
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Let me start off by saying a big thank you to all of you who wished me a safe trip to Zimbabwe. As you can see, I am back safely! (No thanks to the pilot who aborted our landing at Harare airport and only managed to get us down on the second attempt!!!) This image is firstly to say thank you for caring.
Secondly, I want to dedicate this image to the people of Zimbabwe. I wish I could take anyone who thinks that his or her life isn't perfect, along with me. I have, once again, been humbled by the positive attitude and tremendous energy that the Zim folks project amidst hardships that you and I cannot even imagine.
All was calm and quiet in Harare where I was. According to the locals, the majority of violence that we all saw on SKY and CNN happened more in the rural areas with just isolated incidents in the cities. The tremendous difficulties that these folks have to endure though because of the economic chaos in the country, is far worse! Basic amenities like clean water, electricity, basic foods like soap, oil, bread etc. are just not available. Power failures can last days and even weeks on end and there are no chemicals to treat the water.
Despite all these hardship, they are the most wonderful people you will ever meet. They have hope in their hearts and have made plans to sustain themselves with great difficulty. May I ask everyone to please keep the people of Zimbabwe in your thoughts and prayers and let us hope and pray that a peaceful solution can bring an end to the economic and political chaos.
Thank you for visiting my gallery and for your valued comments on this image as well as my previous upload.
Hugs, Carin xx
Comments (47)
Hedepo
Good to see you returned safely from Zimbabwe, thanks for sharring this positive experience concerning this country and its people which are nowadays daily in the news, but appearently we should not believe everything broadcasted ............. A very nice, deserved dedi to these brave people!!! Een heel goed en gezond weekeinde voor jouw Carin, na wat toch een vermoeiende en emotionele week moet zijn geweest!! Groetjes, Henk
flora-crassella
...wunderschönes Foto und was Du daraus gemacht hast ist noch schöner!
Cytisus
Beautiful image and dedi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
artaddict2
Lovely image and nice dedication, WE don't know how lucky we are!
Hendesse
A wonderful dedi. Looks absolutely fantastic!
auntietk
I like your use of selective coloring. Beautiful image! Glad you made in home safely, despite the plane ride. :) Lovely dedi.
Meowgli
a beautifully presented and thoughtful dedication, nice work Carin
MrsRatbag
Beautiful image and heartfelt dedication -- great work!
DreamersWish
What a beautiful dedication! I am glad that you got home safely. I am also glad to see someone with such a loving heart! I will keep them in my prayers!
JeffG7BRJ
I have always said that no matter how much you think you suffer there is always someone else worse off than you/me. At least I can get up each morning and have a hot shower with clean water, I can have a hot meal for breakfast, and go to shops that actually have something to sell. In the scheme of things I am thankfull for what I do have and feel for those that don't. Excellent image and dedication Carin. Bravo!!!!!
shutterbugs
Thank you helping to raise consciousness on this important matter concerning the people of Zimbabwe. I also appreciate reminders of how we have it so much better than people in the rest of the world, where hardships of untold kind and degree are often the order of the day. Your story about the spirit and hope that the people have despite the punishing circumstances they exist in not only makes my heart go out to them through the common bond we all share as human beings, but also offers itself up to me as a lesson in how we should to take stock of whatever travails we ourselves may be subject to. I also feel humbled merely by reading your words. Thank you, and welcome back. I'm pleased you've returned safely and that that days are dwindling as you approach being reunited with Bruce. Have a great weekend!!!
BorisB
A wonderful work of art and an impressive dedication!!
Fidelity2
Very well done. 5+.
SapUS59
a fantastic image and dedication to those who live there.
lucyjo
Wonderful capture and dedication.
cmolsen2002
I am equally enthralled, both by your powerful and important narrative, which leaves us with enduring hope and by this beautiful image! Lovely work!
fredster66
Beautiful work and dedication!
GBCalls
Very nice, well done! Be safe.
lucindawind
beautiful dedication !!
Mad-Mike
My mom has adopted a child from there through the "World Vision" program. and sends her little gifts sometimes :-) It is sad what they are going through, but i am happy to hear that they have the strength and perseverance to get through this horrific time for them. my heart goes out to all of them indeed :-) Very nice capture of these pretty flowers! have a wonderful weekend ^_^
kgb224
Excellent capture Carin.I myself am worried that South Africa will go the same route.My heart go out to the hardship that Zimbabweans have to endure every single day.May GOD be with them and with each and every one of us on earth.
furuta
Beautiful image. wonderful idea!!
Jay-el-Jay
A fine piec of work.
goodoleboy
Welcome back! A combination of diaphanous diffusion and extreme clarity in this lovely bouquet, Carin! Look like asters or daisies of some sort. My nephew spent some time in Zimbabwe some years back. It was some kind of volunteer work and he shared the hut of several natives.
beachzz
Beautiful foto, with wonderful effect~~thanks for reminding us how good life is compared to so many other people of the world!
Richardphotos
most people I have met from Africa have been good caring people.glad you are back and the flowers are a beautiful dedication
Aioros
Great capture - excellent.............
ledwolorz
Very beautiful work and dedication.
Chaosphoto
Lovely work on this image Carin. I work with one of the lucky ones. A girl from Zimbabwe who now lives in Aus.
bluedarkmoon
Very precious and beautiful capture my friend, like it real much... :-))) And 5+++ for your art and warm hearted soul......