yesterday afternoon before the hospital. You see that our days are warm and intensely clear. All the colours of our natural & urban environments are set in sharp relief against the sky.These first three were taken then, around 5.30 to 6 pm. Nice rose in a town where flora is missing, but appears on tiles & boats.
The new moon was taken on my way home 45 minutes ago, sitting above the hill-top and the sky was also deep electric blue. Shame I couldn't get that too, but I didn't have my tripod.
My news bulletin. I will start with the negative, which came from the duty doctor who was new to Leonor's case and is a George Clooney look-alike idiot. He came over and reported that her case is terminal, bla-bla-bla. We know that. We carry no illusions. Tomorrow, I will tell the staff at their desk that never again, while Leonor is in their care, will any of them, no matter how senior, speak like that in front of her, as if she were a cat or a lemon.
Because of the positives.
Yes, her eyes were open. Yes, she spoke, as best she could. We understood clearly when she responded to being told that her duaghter wasn't allowed to see her this morning, "They are stupid!". And we laughed out loud. But more.
When it was my turn to be next to her, what happened was unbelievable. Her eyes lit up, she moved her hand out to mine and she actually SMILED! Really! And she listened to me,watching with her eyes locked on mine as I told her that that smile, her eyes, the hand movements - everything that we had not seen for 8 full days - were not just a comfort; it was magic, they were jewels. Her daughter said I was a real romantic, at which point I added that I say nothing without sincerity.
Tonight the "Night-night" was so loud and clear, that I turned back and added: "Até amanhã", See you tomorrow. And I got the same back in reply. As I turned away again, I saw that my big smile was reflected on the faces of everyone around the next bed. I only wish George Loony Clooney had waited.... Now, can anyone put a price on these jewels?
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Wonderful news, Stewart. Priceless indeed. I hope that you have a good night, after getting one of the most beautiful smiles ever.
What a wonderful day for you.That smile and those words will wrap themselves around your heart and keep you warm.
"porque no engraso los ejes
me llaman abandonao...
si a mi me gusta que suenen
pa' que los quiero engrasaos..."
recolecta todos estos tesoros que está dándote y guárdalos dentro de ti, cuidadosamente, sin olvidar donde los guardas, porque serán -pronto- tus lazos hacia ella. es tiempo de desprenderse del cuerpo. tus joyas nadie podrá robártelas jamás.
What extraordinary photos, and what a beautiful story - how glad I am that you are getting these moments with her, and she with you.
and yet, there's another jewel - that's YOU, Stweart! Thanks for sharing your day and your beautiful photographs with us.
As much as I love your photos, they can't compare to the priceless image you will always have of her smile. No need for me to tell you that...You already know.
Loony Clooney...Bah Humbug! Bloody Doctors sometimes!
Thank you for capturing in words this deep connection with your sibling and your joy in the moment.
-Kim
You are all right. I will take yesterday on with me. It won't get better than that, I feel it. I said to Ana tonight that this isn't a circus, she doesn't have to perform for us. If she's too tired, leave it , it's alright.
Kim, thank you for yor words, so appreciated, as everyone's. It doesn't matteer, but this isn't my sibling. Leonor is my Mother-in-Law.
I'm getting uneasy now. I've overdone things. I haven't said that this August, it is currently runnig at a 500% increase indemand for my work on all the other Augusts. Not one day off,inc weekends for over a month. i accepted one 'urgency' too many last Friday, from my friend who I will never turn away. He sent me the wrong project to translate, but only noticed late on Saturday, when he read my translation. I agreed to do the right one. Finished this morning, but his assistant has followed up with puerile, infantile crap of hers that must accompany the main project. Today, all day, I have felt the lack of mental & physical energy getting worse. Body & mind screaming out for rest. Yes, I'm burnt out, but I must work more. I'm fed up now. i was going to do an "old-style" post tonight, like before 2 weeks ago. I can't. It just isn't there. You'll understand. Night-night
hola muy buenas esta ultimas fotos la que mas me gusta es la barca muy buena un saludo
Nowhere, me encantan tus fotos son magnificas y me alegro de que disfrutes de algún momento satisfactorio para recordar...
Un saludo afectuoso.
Another war against the docters, I hope they listen and understand.
They feel themselfs GOD in portugal.
Great pictures. I just found out the one more of my family has a blog http://martadeamsterdam.blogspot.com/
My niece(portuguese) who lives in Holland, Amsterdam and is an artist.
(sister if Sara)
Have a good day!
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