Sunday, April 7, 2013

Have you ever noticed that your style of processing photos on any given day, depends on your mood.  I'm not a professional photographer doing work for hire, so my "style" can change on a any given day.  Today was not an exceptionally happy day.  The photos in today's post were taken at the same greenhouse, my happy place, as yesterday's post, but processed this afternoon.



Today I had to go into my parent's home and remove some of my Dad's bedroom furniture and clothing.  He is now on the "First Available List" for a safe place for persons with Alzheimer's.  He's still in the hospital where he'll remain until a suitable place is available.  My Mom is still living at home with dementia and has not come to terms with the fact that he will not be coming home.  Moving his things with her in the house would have been tramatic for her so it was done while she was visiting at the hospital.

I must say that I felt like a bit of a thief when I was there, wondering who was watching me.




And who might be giving me the evil eye from behind their curtains.


But it seems that there's always those neighborhoods where no one really sees or cares what is going on next door.  Today I was lucky I was in this type of neighborhood.



I must say after being with my parents today and seeing how well he's doing in the hospital with proper care and how much she's failing living at home alone, I feel much better about working towards having them live together in safe, assisted living.

4 comments:

nancyjean said...

oh i know exactly what you are going thru...i am in a very similar situation myself. So glad you have some free moments to give to your beautiful photography...hugs...

Sarah Huizenga said...

What a heartfelt post Susan. You are going through a difficult time with your parents. Stay strong. I am sure you will rest easier when they are both safe and sound.

Anonymous said...

The whole process you've been going through is one tough experience after another. I'm glad your dad is doing well and hope that he and your mother can be together soon. In the meantime I'm glad you're finding comfort in your creativity. Lovely, evocative images.

Carol said...

Your images today are hauntingly beautiful. I doubt that they would look the same if your day had been joyous and upbeat. Yet, I know that's no compensation for the things you and your parents are dealing with.