A Picture Speaks a Thousand Words

If one picture speaks a thousand words, how much is spoken as you pour over years & years of memories captured of a loved one who has gone on? 

Just recently two pretty amazing people in our area went on to receive their heavenly reward. Both individuals had
made a profound affect on this area. Neither was particularly "famous" but, they had become cherished by so many people in our community and beyond. 

The grieving families were not related by blood yet, had several connections through our local churches and businesses. At separate locations, each grieving family received lines and lines of people paying respect to them and the memory their loved one. As people quietly waited in line, they passed carefully selected photos of the ones who had gone on. Hundreds of photos were displayed during the visitation and service times. Hundreds of memories were recalled.

The two who passed were about the age of my parents. In their younger days there weren't smart phones or home printers to capture so many memories and, people didn't post pictures on social media. A lot of the earlier photos were shot in studios or for the church directory or school events. Some of the recent pictures were taken from the pages of Facebook, Instagram, etc. 

How grateful we can be for pictures captured and memories made which continue to remind us of the loved ones who are no longer walking this road of life with us.

"I still miss you as the days and years pass. I still miss you as the pain of grief softens. I still miss you as new memories are made. I still miss you as I smile and laugh. I still miss you today and everyday. I still miss you."
~ Tanya Lord #quote