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Each of us stands our ground, doing our best to remain upright through the elements…

 

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We're pushed and shoved by the weather…

By life. By time.

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We have our own space, separate from the rest, vulnerable to the wind in just a slightly different angle than the next one…

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…but that's good, because we're connected, each one of us, and when one is feeling the pressure, when the wind is pushing and pushing, our connections hold us up, keep us from falling. 

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When the wind shifts direction, as it always does, it's our turn to brace and hold and keep the other from falling, and in that way we all stand, tall and strong.

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What would I do without my friends…those that stretch back to the horizon with me, and those who have joined in recently, adding strength by numbers…

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…my unique and beautiful fence posts, standing with me… guarding, shielding, protecting… joined by memories, blogs, shared passions… 

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….my tough-as-barbed-wire connections.

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This post was my contribution to Jillsy's One Word Wednesday…"Connect". To join in, or to just see the other contributions, go HERE

Today I'm grateful for all of my connections…friends and family, young and…not so young, male, female, long-time and brand new…

Thank you for the times you've helped hold me up, kept me standing, when I just wanted to fall.

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18 responses to “Connected”

  1. Amy Avatar

    Love the imagery! Your photos are great! “Hold me up and kept me standing when I just wanted to fall” Beautiful!

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  2. Kate Avatar

    I love these photos!

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  3. Jillsy Girl Avatar

    so true! without those connections we wouldn’t be able to battle the forces that try to push us over.

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  4. Spanisheyes Avatar

    Has this made a connection with me!!! Magnificent. I love the photos…I love the message…This has become a favorite for
    me. It’s captivating, Barbara…I congratulate you!!!

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  5. Sally G. Avatar

    Because united we stand, divided we fall – and if our backs should ever be against the wall, we’ll be together … to-gether you and I!!
    What an absolutely perfect series of illustrations to show the power of connection.
    As always, I’m a fan …

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  6. linlah Avatar

    Now I’m going to feel like a copy cat when I post my barbwire photo.
    Lovely shots, wood and wire.

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  7. Barbara Shallue Avatar

    Who can resist a barbwire photo? It begs to be photographed!! So much character! Can't wait to see yours.

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  8. Barbara Shallue Avatar

    Oh, I should have added that song to it! I love it – why didn't I think of it? Thank you, Sally!

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  10. Barbara Shallue Avatar

    And there are sometimes a lot, aren't there? Coming from all directions!

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  11. Barbara Shallue Avatar

     
    Thank you! I love those old fences for some reason – fun to photograph!

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  12. Barbara Shallue Avatar

    Thank you, Agnes – good to see you pop in. Hope today is a good day for you!

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  13. Walker Avatar

    Wonderful pictures and perfect for this theme. I love the idea of our connections bending and shaping to accommodate us. Bound together.

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  15. An Authentic Life Avatar

    Love em Barb!!
    Felt like I was right there with ya!

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  16. Barbara Shallue Avatar

    Thank you – actually, I think you are in there! Glad we're connected 🙂

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