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Thursday, January 22, 2009

Our Sole Mates........What they mean to us.........

His Mate Is Gravely Injured




He Brings Her Food and Tends To Her




The Next Time He Returns With Food, He Sees That She Has Died




He Tried To Wake His Dead Mate




He Stands Beside Her and Screams



Finally He Stands Beside Her, In Sorrow



Photos of two birds, said to have been taken in the Republic of Ukraine, where the bird tries desperately to save his mate.


Millions of people cried after seeing these photos in America and Europe. It is said that the photographer sold these pictures for a


nominal price to a famous newspaper in France. And all the copies of that newspaper were sold out on the day it published them.




Love is not finding someone to live with; it's finding someone you can't live without.

I truly feel this way about my husband, children, grand children and each of you that I can blog with everyday. It's great to have friends so distant but just a click away from the computer. Each of you have come into my life and I've made some great friends here. And just a huge thank you to those of you who pray for my mother and Gloria you are so sweet and such a wonderful person; god made a good one when he selected you! Thank you for your friendship and more.

31 comments:

Confessions of a Plate Addict said...

Oh Blossom...What a sweet but heartbreaking post! Yes, blog friends are special people, aren't they? Hugs...Debbie

Helen said...

Good morning! When I tell my children and sisters how many friends I have made blogging, they truly can't understand. So I keep this delicious pasttime close to my heart.

Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria said...

Oh Anita...how special is this post today..I got this the other day from my daughter and I just cried..people who say animals have no feelings need to see this..so thank you for posting it..and thank you for your kind words about me..I really don't know what to say..but you know my heart Anita..give your mama some L♥ve girl..hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

Darlene - Our Creative Life said...

Oh that is so sad...almost made me cry again!
You are so right about what you wrote on my blog... if you stop dreaming your life stops moving forward! I'm a true believer of dreams & setting goals. I won't ever stop dreaming, it's just a bit sad when dreams come close but don't pan out. Oh well, that's life!

Unknown said...

Oh my god my heart is breaking. To see a animal treat a loved one and react as a human does . Oh it kills me. mishelle

Anonymous said...

Thank you for posting this.I didn't have the nerve.I"preach"about my love of birds so much.I was afraid everyone would get sick of me.ha.This shows the TRUE love they have for each other.Again thank you...ann

Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) said...

What a moving post my friend. We are so fortunate to have made the friends we have through blogland. I'm lucky hubby understands my new obsession. How is your mother doing? I pray some better, I think of you often girl. hugs my friend and continued prayers ~lynne~

Tootsie said...

CRAP! now I am crying! What a beautiful story! Oh so heartbreaking...sob sob...

DEB said...

A very touching post! Thanks for sharing. Deb

Bo said...

Hi Blossom...I hadn't seen this sweet story before and I'm so glad you posted it...It is just heartbreaking to see the little bird cry out when it sees its mate is dead...so humanlike. ;-) Bo

Really Rainey said...

Wow, those are incredible pictures... Its really true, a picture says a thousand words. Thank you for posting that... a touching reminder also of how fragile life is.
~Really Rainey

Melanie said...

What moving pictures.
Great song by Brooks & Dunn, too.
Melanie@Bella~Mella

The Kramer Angle said...

Oh, that was heart breaking. A great thought provoking post.

Gail

Melissa Miller said...

Oh I am saaaaad seeing this....
Thanks for being my friend Blossum.
You're a true good hearted lady.
~Melissa :)

Jill said...

Blossom I love these pics! They are priceless as are friends and family!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

Miss Janice said...

Lord have mercy, that was a tear-jerker...how sweet! Bless his little heart:-)

Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) said...

Blossum.. how are things your way? Thanks for swinging by my little corner of the world today. It means the world. Hope your mother is doing ok.. I think of you often...have a super w/k..
hugs ~lynne~

Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) said...

Oh sweetie, I'm so sorry you're in pain. I wish I could be there to hold your hand next week.. I hope it gives you some relief. I'll be praying for you my friend...
hugs ~lynne~

Melissa Miller said...

Hi Blossum! :)
I've thought of you recently and hoped you were doing alright.

We haven't recieved any orders yet. I am so tired of waiting... We'll know very soon I'm sure.

Thanks for entering my giveaway. I really hope you win!

HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEK!
Come by anytime okay.
~Melissa :)

Melissa Miller said...

Hi Blossum,
Oh my goodness dear lady it sounds like you are having some major back issues. I'm so sorry to hear that.
I hope the injection for pain kicks in real soon.
I'll check back with you soon.
Take Care,
~Melissa :)

Bo said...

Hi Blossom...been missing you around Blogland...hope all is well in your world... ;-) Bo

Terrie's Lil' Piece of Serenity said...

What a beautiful but sad post. I am lucky to have a man that I cannot live without!!
Hugs, Terrie

Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria said...

Anita...thanks for coming by and seeing Len's BD present girl..hey it beats tires for his old car ha ha!! now I am going to SEcond Sunday swap meet and I will look for soup tureens for you but what price range do you wnat to do?? let me know..hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

Rue said...

Good morning Blossom :)

Those pictures are heart wrenching! Who knew that birds could feel such loss.

Yes, I love all my blog friends and feel so grateful for your friendships :)

hugs,
rue

Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) said...

Good morning sweet friend, I hope you're feeling much better now. I've thought of you often the last few days. Thanks for swinging in to see Miss Kitty and Mr. Mouse..not sure how he got out..but he sure made his way around the table. lol.. I hope the sun is shining on you today my friend.. hugs ~lynne~

Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) said...

Good morning sweet friend, I hope you're feeling much better now. I've thought of you often the last few days. Thanks for swinging in to see Miss Kitty and Mr. Mouse..not sure how he got out..but he sure made his way around the table. lol.. I hope the sun is shining on you today my friend.. hugs ~lynne~

Sharon said...

Oh how touching this was. I don't know you well myself but after reading this post, I am surely rejoicing that you have at least crossed my path.

God bless you Blossom,
Sharon

Lisa (aka) French said...

Thanks for popping in on Met Mon;) French

Kathleen Ellis said...

What a bittersweet post...you should re-post this for Valentine's Day!
Thanks for stopping by...and for your tip!
;-D

Karen at Nittany Inspirations said...

What a touching story. Thanks for sharing.

Silver said...

i am so moved by this.

Thanks for sharing it here.

Silver
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