25 September 2011

"Life is not a matter of holding good cards . . ."

“. . . but of playing a poor hand well.”

~ Robert Louis Stevenson


“Here he lies where he long'd to be;
Home is the sailor, home from the sea.”

~ Robert Louis Stevenson


Rest in peace, my friend.

17 thinkers thunk a thought:

  1. I'm sorry. God bless him. I just read that first quote recently and loved it. When my time comes, I hope I play my hand well.

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  2. in the end i hope to have played it well...though i am standing ont he shore today and its rhythm is helping me feel a whole lot better...

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  3. Sorry for your loss. A lovely shot!

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  4. Hugs!

    I hope when my time comes, someone says something as wonderful about me!

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  5. What a lovely quote that enhances a lovely image. I am so sorry for your loss, it's painful.

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  6. sending you loads of hugs Cheryl ...

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  7. I love these quotes, both of them, and I am sending lots of prayers and hugs your way, Cheryl.

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  8. Love these Stevenson quotes. What an awesome image! Just beautiful the effects.
    Sorry for your loss. Hugs,
    xo

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  9. My sympathies on the loss of your friend. That photo is a wonderful way to keep him close.

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  10. May God rest his soul and keep all of his loved ones in His eyes and hand.

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  11. So sorry, Cheryl. Sending healing thoughts and vibes your way today.

    PS - I tagged you for The Versatile Blogger Award on my blog today. If you don't participate in awards or memes, that's perfectly fine. Just wanted to let you know. :)

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  12. Amen to that, sista. Lovely sentiment and a lovely photo. I'm sorry for your loss. xoxox

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  13. Oh, I am So very, very heartheavy and sorry, Cheryl.

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  14. I'm so sorry Cheryl. Hugs to you at this sad time and always.

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