Monday, July 17, 2006

a beautiful goodbye




"won't you miss her?", i am asked. "won't you worry?"
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i will miss her, yes: of course i will. and i will worry. but i have raised her to follow her dreams, and if her dreams mean crossing oceans, and she crosses oceans, then i have done what i was meant to do.
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mine is a mother's love.
it is as powerful, and as neverending, as tides, and time itself.





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  1. la vie en roseJuly 17, 2006 at 11:29 PM

    and if she is confident enough to chase her dreams wherever they take her, despite any fear she may feel, then you have done your job well.

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  2. pieterbieJuly 18, 2006 at 12:08 AM

    A very good reasoning, Lynn. Good composition in the photo. Don't now how you did it, but you got this one just right. Must have put some thought in it.

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  3. RDJuly 18, 2006 at 8:20 AM

    It's a beautiful photograph. Love the color and texture. I'm looking forward to my girls finding their way in the world. This is what we grow them for, to look for a meaningful place where they may fulfill their life purpose. All the best to yours!

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  4. EdwinekJuly 18, 2006 at 9:38 AM

    You'd probably worry a lot more if she's let her dreams escape and disappear behind the horizon.

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  5. Wim van der MeijJuly 18, 2006 at 11:28 AM

    She will at least not sail until the tide is in. There will be time to say goodbye and get used to the bittersweet waiting 'till the next time we'll meet'.

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  6. lorissaJuly 19, 2006 at 9:58 PM

    wonderful words with a beautiful photo. :)

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  7. GeneWJuly 20, 2006 at 6:26 AM

    Lynn, this is a beautiful and moving combination of words and image

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  8. tomoJuly 21, 2006 at 2:21 AM

    beautiful photos and words. wish her and you all the best.

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  9. DarknessJuly 21, 2006 at 5:57 AM

    We grow up careing and loveing, but let it never stop someone from reaching their dreams! It's a great photo and a great text for the image. You're a strong person.

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  10. bobJuly 21, 2006 at 7:56 PM

    Is low-tide like that all the time? That's crazy -- all those boats!
    Oh -- and she will take with her what you've taught her over the years -- she'll be just fine, mom!

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  11. tafferJuly 24, 2006 at 12:17 PM

    Following one's dreams is one of the toughest tests, you must be proud :)
    As Gene said (and as you have us used to) this is a wonderful combination of photography and writing.
    Oscar

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  12. christineJuly 25, 2006 at 10:28 PM

    Very touching words to a very poignant photograph. Especially so because I was visiting my family this past weekend and both my mother and I teared up when I had to return back home to Vancouver.

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  13. mattJuly 28, 2006 at 6:55 AM

    Beautiful images...beautiful thoughts...
    you've done a good job.

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  14. CrashAugust 1, 2006 at 12:09 AM

    nice work, nice words Lynn

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  15. MariekeAugust 4, 2006 at 8:09 PM

    I miss you dearly dearly. But shouldn't you update? I have been gone for nearly three weeks.
    LOVELOVELOVE

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  16. Gabriel M. A.August 14, 2006 at 9:28 PM

    I of course, am late to add anything. But this is so touching, I have a knot in my throat and at a loss for words.
    I hope you are always in touch. Swim, if you have to.

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