In Memory of my Father in Law ~ by kimariehere
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Hello All
My Father in law ( Mike's Dad and the girls only living Grandfather ) passed away last Sunday . That evening I captured this sunset behind my home and called to Mike and said ,"look your Father is saying goodbye".
We just stared up at it in awe. It was an amazing sky and I was drawn to the colors and rays that reminded me of the fingers of God. Seems like everytime when there is a birth or death in my family these glorious sunsets happen . ( seems like we don't get alot of great sunsets inland in LA cause of the smog these days so always like a gift to see a nice one)
Always a hard thing to lose a parent.
I captured this then just sat there remembering him with great fondness.
Grandpa Ben was born in 1922 and was in the 2nd world war , he had a passion for outdoors and nature. He lived his entire life in Munising Michagan along the banks of Lake Superior . He had 7 children ( Mike was the 5th) and was a dedicated Father and loving husband. He had these great big rosy round cheeks and huge smiling eyes. He was a master story teller with always an amazing story to tell or song to sing. When my girls where little he would rock them for hours and sing many songs till they were sleeping peacefully.
I wanted to put this up in memorial to him today as he was very dear to my heart.
The light was very low and this was a bit grainy . Taken with my pocket cam tried to make up for the conditions with my postwork but still wanted to upload this as is was a special moment and memory.
Sorry I haven't been around been busy this week will try and get caught up on comments soon.
Love to you all-
((( BIG HUGS )))
~ Kimmers ♥
Comments (119)
Syltermermaid
A wonderful sunset and a fantastic tribute for a loved person. I know how you feel, my father in law had weeks again a stroke and is still critical, we pray always that the worst will not happend! Big Hug from me, Ute
frymarkdesign
Fantastic capture and wonderful memorial
ShadowsNTime
Beautiful capture and tribute! I am truly sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
idiot_sphinx
What a tragic loss for your family. I pray for your solice and hope that all is well with you ! Beautiful memorial !!!
cmcc
very moving scene.
Lyne
Hugs to you and your family....a beautiful memorial -- looks like the gateway to the land of heaven... Warm thoughts to all you and yours!!!
lior
I am deeply sorry for your family's loss, dear Kimmers.
Blush
A beautiful sunset sis Will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers Anytime ya want to chat I am here for you Hugs Susan~
Darkwish
You did very nice pic!
redheadgrrl
Lovely, lovely sky. Makes a person humble, doesn't it, to watch such vast beautfy. I'm sorry you lost your father-in-law, and your hubby his dad. May you be strong together. You sound like such a tight family. Hugs from Sweden. Gun
MagikUnicorn
Splendid!
Meisiekind
My sincere condolences to the family on your great loss Kimmers. What a wonderful sunset image to remember a wonderful father and grandfather. May God bring comfort in these difficult days! :)
alphalioness
Beautiful image and dedication...my condolences on your loss.
virginiese
A wonderful shot ! Great dedi for your father in laws : I'm sure he appreciates it very much from where he is now !
katy555
Beautifully done! Love the sky and light... Excellent galerie favorite...
amirapsp
Beautiful picture...Hugs
mps
Beautiful tribute to a wonderful man.
Tuggy
I am so sorry for your loss, what a wonderful dedication...Your words tell us all how dear he was to you....Absolutely beautiful sunset and deep colors...Jen
clam73
you did an outstanding work here....this sunset is awesome and I'm sorry for your loss...fantastic tribute and shot....congrats!
lizzibell
Beautiful tribute....
MaraP
Oh... Fantastic image for the memory of your father in law! Wonderful work my friend!!
Art_Ramos
I am so sorry for your loss! This is a wonderful image to remember him by!
mtc
A superb sky for your father in low. God bless him and your family. I kiss you.
kasalin
Outstanding
avalonfaayre
So beautiful. It is indeed special. You brought his character to life with your description. What a wonderful man. Life is so so short. Just when you start to realize what it is all about, it is almost over.
mairekas
Beautiful image and tribute!
anahata.c
touching story of your father-in-law, and there's always a special place in our hearts for people from the 2d WW who saw what they saw and helped build the generations after...and this picture, my god, it's gorgeous. I mean it's gorgeous. I don't know how you do it, your eye must lead you like Moses to the sea, but it's a beautiful remembrance of someone who glowed for you and your family. Between your eye and your postwork you produced yet another visual symphony. (And with a pocket camera? What an eye!) It's late day sun yet it blasts into the cosmos and looks like the gods set it up for you or perhaps it was your father-in-law who had become one with the light for all those who loved him. The sun is in a perfect spot, the veranda (?) is in that perfect late day shadow, and it's gorgeous, really. Resplendent. I picked this at random just to learn a little more of your gallery, and I got a blast of your vision once again...
Amosicho
superb shot
Chrissyspics
Beautiful mom i will never forget that day and that sunset!!^__^