Flowing Forward
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rivers carving rock
eons of artistry flow
Great Falls on display
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We (the muse and I) are back from our trip east to see family. My brother, mom, and I had some good conversations and even looked at one senior residence. It helped mom get clear that she is still not ready to give up her house or independence so I won’t be moving back east at this time. I’m mulling over whether I’m willing to take the plunge and move back to be nearby to mom. I enjoy knowing that I’m being of service and helping her stay in her house as she desires. The catch is the high cost of living in the Washington DC area. I would need to find a well-paying job or a below-market housing situation or both!
Thanks for all your heartfelt wishes and prayers for our family. We made some progress if only incrementally, with a new openness in mom to explore options. Like time and rivers, we keep moving and flowing forward. Here are some more photos from the Great Falls National Park that I love and try to visit whenever I’m in the area. And if you want to learn more about the park, geology, or visiting, here is a link to the National Park Service website. Blessings, Brad
Thank you for the beautiful photographs….you can go to these places in your mind 🙂 Yes keep moving and flowing forward. Hummingbird hugs – Janet 🙂 x
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Agreed Janet. That is one of the reasons I love photos. I get to revisit the place and feelings. River hugs right back at you! 🙂
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You are most welcome 🙂
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Keep moving forward!! The thrust of Life☺️☺️ Beautiful pictures make it so easy on eyes!
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Agreed on all accounts. May we flow forward with ease and grace!
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Amen! ☺️☺️
Good day, Charu
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Thanks! You too Charu…
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A beautiful little poem, and lovely Photos! 😊😊😊. Hope everything works out for you and your family! 🌸👍🏻🌸
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Thanks Trini. I thought it was fun that I had just written this before reading your river post. Our family is flowing forward… 🙂
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Yep, it was a nice coincidence 😊😊. Blessings to your flowing family 💖
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Thank you. ❤
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I am so glad you made progress and thank you for sharing the beautiful photos!
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Thank you Neha. Nature and this park often inspire my photography muse who then passes off to my writing muse! 🙂
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These are STUNNING captures Brad! Looks like a beautiful area! Thanks for the little update from your trip and the situation with your mom. I’m glad a bit of progress was made, even if only incrementally, and I hope everything flows forward smoothly for you as you make decisions about possibly moving closer to your mom. Praying for doors to open and close according to the plan. 🙂
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Perfect prayer. Thank you Julie. I’m glad you enjoyed the photos (and park) as much as I do. 🙂 Definitely worth the trip if you’re ever in the area.
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Great photos, Brad, and I love your headline. I also love that you are so caring about your mom, while not wanting to crimp her independence. I have an elderly friend whose children swooped in one week after her husband’s funeral, and, while she was mourning and therefore discombobulated, moved her into a bachelor apartment in a senior’s residence against her will. When people get elderly, it’s very important that their children listen and take their time with them. Sometimes hard decisions have to be made, but they should be as loving and thoughtful as your approach.
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Thank you Cynthia. I agree about listening and respecting the wishes of our parents and elders. My brother and aim to do that while planning for the day she can’t be independent. An interesting balance. 🙂
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A lovely poem and beautiful photographs, Brad. My elderly aunt and parents also don’t want to move out of their houses. Fortunately, I live really close by so we can help them.
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Thanks Robbie. It’s great that you live nearby to help.
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Life like the river molds our form.
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Agreed Linda.
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Beautiful flowing photos Brad… so glad your family is well and are listening to Mum… after all I would want to stay home for as long as was possible… my mum too. Much love ❤️Barbara x
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Thanks Barbara. We keep reminding ourselves that her needs are priority. 🙂
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Beautiful, bright energy in those photos! I hope you all feel lifted in spirit as you go with the flow.
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Thanks JoAnna. I wrote the poem and post to remind myself. 🙂
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I am pleased your visit highlighted some useful points for you Mom to consider in the future Brad.. And it at least made her think of her options for the future..
And I am sure when that time arrives, things will fall into place..
So loved your pictures of your National Park.. Beautiful.. Such wonderful countryside..
Sending much love your way Brad.
Thank you for sharing.. 🙂 ❤
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Thanks Sue. I’m grateful that we could talk openly and make some progress. Great Falls is a wonderful park and place to explore. Let the blessings flow… 🙂
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Its beautiful and I am pleased when parents and siblings get together for such important choices..
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Great Falls National Park is so pretty! Thanks for sharing the lovely pictures as always!
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My pleasure Bel. Thanks for joining the party! 🙂
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I’m glad you made a little progress Brad, among some beautiful scenery.
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Thanks Andrea.
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