I'm in no mood to write a medical update. All I'll say is that the agony never ends. I'm presently miserable, ravaged with fear, and thoroughly disgusted. My strength and courage is waning quickly.
As a plausible diversion, I'm offering a video that I made last night. It's unduly long, but I doubt if six minutes will be drastically injurious. I lived in rural Tennessee for over nine years, and often roamed over my property with my ancient digital camera.
As a result, I have hundreds of photos sitting in nearly-forgotten files. I decided to extract some and make a video. It was a relaxing project to make - - and, I think, to watch.
Fleeting memories captured in the illusion of time - - to remember me.
Jon
(please watch the video full screen)
I just commented over on the video. This was really nice, Jon. I enjoyed it. You commented once, a while back, about your faith but you did not say much. If it is ok to ask, what is the story there? I don't remember the exact comment or when it was, but it was something like: (Me) Do you know Jesus? (You) We go way back.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sandi, I appreciate your thoughts and input. I usually keep my faith to myself - - but I truly believe that fervent prayers will be answered. I wouldn't have survived without them last summer....
DeleteThanks, Jon. I believe that too.
DeleteThank you for the video. That's a lovely gift.
ReplyDeleteI was initially hesitant to post it, but I decided it was better than writing all my complaints.
DeleteWhat a beautiful video, Jon! It has a very melancholy feel to it and it actually relaxed me a bit - which is incredibly difficult to do with me these days!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing it with us and, as always, you are in my thoughts and prayers!
I thought it is melancholy, too (which is part of my nature). I'm glad it relaxed you - - I'm at the point where "relaxing" is no longer in my vocabulary.
ReplyDeleteSuch a relaxing video on this early March day, I lost myself in the music and scenery.
ReplyDeleteI hope that you were able to get your leaking pipe fixed, and with the milder weather, your packages are arriving on time.
Still sending you healing thoughts and wishes, you are in my prayers.
Jo
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DeleteGlad you enjoyed it, Jo. I really like the relaxing music.
My broken water pipe was (finally!) fixed two days ago by two men from a human resource center - - and it was free of charge!
Most of my packages are being delivered on time. I'm trying to convince everyone that my driveway isn't lethal....
I agree your video has relaxed me a bit too. I sure hope things turn around for you. Nothing worst then being out there and limited to the help you can get. The smallest of things to get help with help. I feel like Im getting less and less time to blog anymore. So much going on.
ReplyDeleteBeing in the middle of nowhere is a huge inconvenience, but I'm doing fairly well.....most of the time....
DeleteI always read your blog, even though I seldom comment. Your photos are always fantastic.
I'm so glad and happy to hear your doing best as can. When one gets aches and pains, or even like what you have been through, the old Bet Davis quote comes to mind- "Old age ain't' no place for sissies." I say, your built Ford Tough brother. I get happy when I see a post. And to cheer us both up...spring is just around the corner! Thank you for your compliment, Jon.
DeleteThis was a lovely video, thank you, Jon for sharing with your fellow bloggers. The effort was very much appreciated.
ReplyDeleteI had so many photos that my efforts were initially confusing, but I finally managed to complete the project.
DeleteIt's always good to hear from you.
Wonderful video! As ever, you've moved me, Jon. I'm so appreciative of your gifts-- and humbled, too. Still praying for your complete recovery.
ReplyDeleteYour thoughts and encouragement always mean a lot, Myra. My "creativity" is one of the few things that keeps me from going crazy.
ReplyDeleteI'll keep posting when I can.
Your land is so lovely there! Now it is immortalized...quite beautifully. :)
ReplyDelete"Immortalized"? - - thank you, I like that. When I first bought this place, I didn't know that part of the forest was on my property. It was a pleasant surprise.
DeleteI agree with everyone else. Lovely video and I also found it soothingly melancholy. Thank you for posting it.
ReplyDeleteI have a melancholy soul - - I wanted to incorporate that in the video. Thank you, Sandra.
DeleteYour land has a stark beauty that I quite like. I imagine the stars at night are vivid, when it's clear. The music was a good accompaniment to your collage. Thank you, it was a relaxing viewing.
ReplyDeleteTennessee isn't exactly my favorite place - - but I was pleasantly surprised at how beautiful the rural areas are. The change of seasons are appealing.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mike, I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
Yes, I agree with the others, the video was very soothing and you captured some beautiful pictures. Continued prayers for you, take care of yourself, Sheila
ReplyDeleteMaking that video was a soothing escape from my (seemingly) endless problems. Thank you for your prayers and concern, Sheila.
ReplyDeleteI watched the video Jon! Very nice! I can see why you like living in those Tennessee mountains. A relaxing video.
ReplyDeleteRon of Retired in Delaware