A Gift of Vision by Lisas_Botanicals
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Take all that I have given you
Put it deep inside
Let it shine throughout you
Its light will be your guide.
Jeffrey D. Buckalew, Jr. 12/22/82 - 04/23/00
http://www.buckalew.net/jeffjr/
This is by far the most difficult image that I've ever created. However, as hard as it is and as sensitive a subject, it is something I really need to share.
My son Jeff passed away on April 23, 2000, after a five week struggle for life following an auto accident. On Easter Sunday, the day he died, his father and I stood at his bedside pretty much as pictured. We had Creed, an Easter gift for Jeff, playing on the CD player. Jeff had just been declared brain dead. We knew it was only a matter of time for his physical death.
The song, With Arms Wide Open, played and as I heard the words for the very first time, each one resonated through me. I heard the song on two levels; one about the beginning of life and one about the end of it. As I listened, a vision appeared before me behind Jeff's bed. I saw him fully clothed in jeans, a flowing black shirt and sneakers. Standing on air with his arms outstretched, palms up, his head back and his face glowing with a smile. I could hear his laughter as I watched him turn around and around taking it all in. His smile and his laughter spoke volumes telling me he was filled with all of the answers, with knowledge, with understanding, and that it brought him joy beyond measure. I could hear the words, "It's all about love." repeating over and over in my head.
It was then that I knew that although Jeff's physical life was not over, his spirit had already begun on its journey. As hard as it was and still is to realize his death, a part of me is comforted by this vision and the knowing that he lives on. That we all will live on.
I think in some ways I take a huge personal risk in sharing this vision with all of you. I do not do so to force my beliefs on any one of you. There are some who will not believe that I saw anything other than my grief in those few short moments. That is fine. Your disbelief cannot take anything away from me, this story, or what lives in my heart. However, there are those that need to hear this story and see at least some of what I saw. You are the people I speak to. I give you the gift of a vision of love, life and afterlife.
LisaB
Hospital bed by FastTraxx
Maria Vicky Texture by Me
Gabriel Texture by Syyd
Jeff Texture by joe le gecko
Wings by JeffH
Postwork in Photoshop
Comments (31)
DivineImpact
Just viewing your images, I got the impression that you had the same beliefs as I do about God, and Heaven. But when I see this, I'm given a glimpse into your heart. It really is a privilege to view such emotional artwork. And art that is so true. Thousands of pictures are sent into Renderosity every month. But amongst them, a few gems like this one are created. Pictures that say more than words can describe. Pictures that come from the soul. Thank you for posting this.