Thursday 11 November 2010

Thankful Thursday

It was never my intention to make this a weekly blog posting but during this week I have learned of several people who have had news that they will be less than thankful to have received.   Two involve news that I can well understand having had similar news given to me.  So the first thing I am grateful for today is the twelve years and a few weeks I have had since I was first given that news.  I sincerely hope that those people will be writing a similar post in twelve years.  In fact in one case I have already agreed the place for lunch this time twelve years hence.

During that 12 years so many things have happened: some good, some not so good, some mindblowingly wonderful and some heartwrenchinly bad.   They have given me the outlook on life that I have and have taught me to live life for the moment.  So that is the second thing for which I am grateful today.

And I'm thankful that I was persuaded to visit New Zealand and circumstances have allowed me the privilege of seeing Milford Sound (West Coast, South Island, New Zealand) and on a fine day and with a good friend, Steve.


8 comments:

  1. Beautiful Blues in that picture, Graham. Life is a strange mix of Ups and Depths, isn't it. I wish for you and your friend to be able to keep that lunch date!

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  2. :)) lovely blog and gorgeous picture...Yx

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  3. Oh. My. Lord. So very beautiful! It's just breathtaking, truly.
    Great shot. I'm sure it was many times more dramatic than even the photo shows!

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  4. While your friends are experiencing hardship, I am sure they are thankful for your friendship. Hope you get to keep your lunch appointment.
    Beautiful photo of Milford Sound, too.

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  5. This looks a grand spot.Worth areturn visit or three.

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  6. what an amazing view!

    greetings from barcelona.
    www.kamjey.com

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  7. looks fab. Great photos as always

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