Weekly Winners April 27 – May 3

I’m dedicating this week’s post to you and your family, Lotus. I think we all should.

Could you please remove the first linky? I put the wrong meme in there!

Have a great week. And be strong.

Gabriel’s last blog post..Weekly Winners #13 – Apr/27 to May/03

Beautiful shots, Lotus. Feeling the full range of whatever you feel without holding back is the most healing thing there is. Having two encouraging faces around you is a huge bonus, and it’s got to help, too.

I also totally screwed up on the links. One for me, one for Mishi, but I screwed up. If you can fix it, cool. If not, it’s not the end of the world, I suppose.

Anyway, hang in there. Take your time to experience whatever you need in order to work through this yucky time.

Maggie’s Mind’s last blog post..Weekly Winners Sunday 5/4/08

after that first series, I was so happy to see the second. I am so glad you are looking at and reaching out to all that is right in your world!

tommie’s last blog post..weekly winners, April 27- May 3, 2008

Good for you, honey.

Walking With Scissors’s last blog post..Feelgood 80s Bangs

Hugs, Lotus. I love those photos.
Such mixed, raw emotions. It’s good to be real about your feelings. It helps.

aww sweetie, wonderful shots.

Kelley’s last blog post..The 10 Commandments

So glad you can still see the beautiful and happy things! I love the “contagious happiness” and “absolute joy”! Our little boys have the power to melt their mamas’ hearts with their sweet spirits and huge blue eyes – let his love and joy in life spread to you!

‘cuz I’m the mommy, that’s why’s last blog post..Weekly Winners – First Trip to the Zoo

I am so very very sorry for your loss. Babies should never die, not even when they are teeny tiny.
I’m glad that you are able to see the good that is still around you and that you have sweet chubby arms to hug you while you are sad.
Sending you hugs.

Jessica (aka Rose)’s last blog post..Weekly winners

I’m so sorry to hear about your baby!
Just let your emotions flow, it’s the healthy approach to grief and pain I think.
But I’m so glad to see that you still see the beauty and the joy
in everyday life too. Big hug XXX

Jientje’s last blog post..Weekly Winners, St.-Valéry sur Somme

*HUGS* I am so glad you were able to shoot and post the second set of pictures. Keep finding that joy in the life and family that you have.

Kara – down to earth mommy’s last blog post..Just a little stress

Your “boys” (John and Braden) are so great… and great for what’s ailing you. I love the one of you thinking of things that are good. So much is still good, even while so much else is still so bad…

Rebecca’s last blog post..Weekly Winners: April 26-May 3 (kind of)
Twitter: ramblingreba

Letting your heart talk through your camera…wonderful stuff, my love!

mountainmama’s last blog post..Taking a breath before plunging back in…

Thank-you for your pictures… I needed the reminder that there is beauty to be seen… even amongst the sorrow.

Karen’s last blog post..The King Celebrates Another Birthday!

Your first group of photos do evoke so many of the emotions you mentioned. Well done.

I simple love the photograph with the kite though. It does remind you of sunnier days, doesn’t it? I am very impressed by the self-portrait also. You are a remarkable woman!

Karen of Sillymonkeez’s last blog post..Alphabet Photos (Letter D)

Again, I am sorry for your loss. You have been really strong and thank you for hosting this week’s Weekly Winners. I hope it can be something that soothes you. Love and hugs from me.

Andie Summerkiss’s last blog post..Weekly Winners – Urban Shots

Great shots as always, Lo. I think that my favorite is the one with the kite… And very sorry to hear about your loss, honey.

This post was very rich; in so many ways. I’m always just an email away. <3

Secret Agent Mama’s last blog post..Weekly Winners XXIV

xxx kim xxx

frogpondsrock’s last blog post..weekly winners

Wonderful range of pictures. Thinking of you.

Jeanette’s last blog post..Weekly Winners

perfect. emotion.

HRH’s last blog post..Out and about…

Good collection this week.
You really show how photography is an art–happy and sad emotions are all in the eye of the beholder.

Laura’s last blog post..Weekly Winners: Week 14

Lotus -hugs – grieving through your art is healing …I wish you brighter days ahead.

Trish’s last blog post..Easy Sunday morning

You are gorgeous.

~JJ!’s last blog post..Haiku I love you

beautiful pics there hun..

thinking of you..

Taz’s last blog post..27 Weeks Old

Those pictures say it all, Lotus.

You and your boys are beautiful.

Karen MEG’s last blog post..Weekly Winners #20

These are great! It’s a serious nature loving week in the blogosphere.

Scylla’s last blog post..Weekly Winners

your photos say all of it. i’ve been where you are, and i know …

hugs

the planet of janet’s last blog post..Weekly Winners: April 27-May 3
Twitter: planetofjanet

You and your family are truly beautiful, inside and out. It warmed my heart to see the second set of images. I hope you continue to see more images like these in the days to come.

Sandy (Momisodes)’s last blog post..Weekly Winners: Boston

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These pictures are so full of emotion. I’m so sorry to hear about your loss.

Karly’s last blog post..Weekly Winners

Keep your chin up and stay strong, you have lots of love surronding you Lotus.

Amy’s last blog post..Weekly Winners

So sorry for everything you are going through…

Many hugs.

Annie’s last blog post..Weekly Winners, 5/4/08

Gorgeous. All of them.

Mwah!

I love the first one and the toes. I want to tickle them too.

Jerinda’s last blog post..Weekly Winners

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(((HUGS))) again. Glad to see that you’re seeing the good things in life too.

Jenty’s last blog post..Weekly Winners #16
Twitter: jenty

Thank you for hosting this Weekly Winners Lotus. It’s always fun looking at your photos and the photos of the participants.

Liza’s Eyeview’s last blog post..Weekly Winner Photos
Twitter: amauiblog

I’m so sorry for your loss, Lotus.

Hatchet’s last blog post..Weekly Winners V

No Winners from me this week. It’s difficult just to post with one hand. I can’t spend the time required to crop and edit photos, too. How about a trade? I’ll take your painful emotions for a day if you’ll take my broken hand and bruised ribs. They say a change is as good as a rest.

Eve’s last blog post..Slice of Life Week 7: Sister

Lotus, I am so sorry for your loss. I’ve been where you are – last year, about this time. I wish I had something to say that would make you feel better, but I know that there are no magic words that can take away this kind of pain. Sometimes you just have to let it hurt until, one day, it doesn’t feel quite so bad. Please know that I’m thinking of you and your family.

Leslie’s last blog post..There Were Never Such Devoted Sisters

This is an amazing mini photo essay. Eloquent and beautiful. It’s so wonderful you can see these little moments of hope & happiness amidst the sad. Who could resist smiling at the picture of Braden in the cupboard?! Not me!

Rachael’s last blog post..If April showers bring May flowers
Twitter: rachael1013

i love how you have totally expressed your emotions through pictures. Talent!

punk rock mom’s last blog post..Weekly Weiners

Such a range of emotions. I’m glad you can see beauty thru your grief.
Love the fat little baby foot shot.

Wendy’s last blog post..Happy happy joy joy

Great photos. I love the photo of your boys flying kites!

I’m so sorry about your loss.

It’s nice to see you of thinking good things.
I also LOVE the pic of Braden in the cabinet. =)
xoxo

cyndy’s last blog post..Fresh Ink

SO glad to know you’re taking in the good with the bad. It’s a balance.

LOVE your shots as always!

A Whole Lot of Nothing’s last blog post..Weekly Winner 4.27 – 5.3

I’m so sorry that you are going through this, but I’m glad to see that you are healing and working through the sadness. Photography will do that! Take care of yourself…

My photos for this week are up.

SJ’s last blog post..Weekly Winners 4/27 through 5/3

Beautiful pics from a beautiful person! You keep doing whatever it is that makes you feel better sweety. The hurt will never go away, but it will consume you a little less each day. xx

Marylin’s last blog post..Weekly Winners #19

I read this and thought of you, i hope maybe it will make you smile a little. big hugs.

http://www.guerrillagardening.org/

I’m so glad you are seeing the beauty in things even through your pain. May your faith guide you through.

StellaDevine’s last blog post..Moving on

I love all your photos. I have been down the path and I know what you are feeling. It was like reliving it through you.

Mad Squirrel’s last blog post..Save the Last……

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Great shots. I know it must be hard to think happy.

Head Gaggler’s last blog post..A Finalist – Woot!

I’m very late in the game today, and my post is screwy because of stupid WP 2.5.1 that won’t edit worth a darn…but it’s finally posted.

And your post was beautifully done today. I’m glad to see you taking it step by step. We’re all thinking of you.

Sadie’s last blog post..Weekly Winners 5/4/08
Twitter: sadiecass

I really need to get my hands on that Soap Boy shirt.

Rock on, lady. You = strength.

imaginary binky’s last blog post..Instant karma’s going to get you

So you are totally thinking of me in that last shot?

“I am allowing myself to feel every emotion that tears through me. Sadness, grief, fear, doubt, and anger, to name a few.”

Word, girlfriend. This week I finally got sad, after spending weeks in shock and then anger. Sad sucks.

Dawn’s last blog post..I’m never watching “The Toy” again…

I keep coming back to the last shot of you, thinking about good things. Your eyes look better, more like they normally do.

I don’t really have any words to say to you to offer condolences, there are none really to say, but you move me, as always, and I think of you.

Scylla’s last blog post..Weekly Winners

I really like “contagious happiness” and I agree completely with the sentiment!

Jeremy (Discovering Dad)’s last blog post..What Moms Really Think About – A Series for Dads (Recap)

Hi Lotus. I like that last picture of you. I can see your hope.

Hydes

Hydes Like Us’s last blog post..Lady Madonna Part I

As always, Great Job!!!! Love the pics.

justmylife’s last blog post..Thank the Lord it’s Monday!

I am a dork.
This made me tear up.
You finding joy in your family, nature, yourself was wonderful to experience through your pictures.

Kim’s last blog post..Sunday Snap Shots

Awww sugar.
Lots of love.
Beauty even in pain.

rachel’s last blog post..God Saw

Hey….have you been in my yard again taking pictures of all the weeds and exposed pvc pipes because the lawn mower won the battle? All you missed was the poop!

Hockeyman’s last blog post..Manic Monday

Having been through 2 miscarriages, I could relate to all the photos in your first series of photos… and you one word captions really hit home. I was glad to see the second serious – glad you are finding joy in your family— and you little guy has some chubby feet -gotta find joy in that right?!?!?

sorry I’m late linking this week…I’m sorry that you’ve had to go through this and I pray for you.

Sunshine Mom’s last blog post..Weekly Winners(April 27th-May 3rd)

I love your pictures. You look adorable in that last one. Braden, shockingly cute, as USUAL!

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