Basket Weave Glass

Last week, Sissy and I went on a wonderfully long walk.  We wandered through The Abandoned, then traipsed into the surrounding woodlands.  Nearby there is an old dump from the now defunct Dammasch State Hospital.  The refuse was burned then discarded there.  One can find old spoons, tiny glass bottles, melted glass and a myriad of interesting treasures.  The picture above is a bit of old broken glass--glorified by a stray ray of sunshine.

Clytie and I both found the super Macro settings on our cameras that afternoon--it was as though we both were using brand new cameras!  which made it so hard to start walking back home

Dance of the Lamps - Weekend Reflections

I love the name Dance of the Lamps.  Our friend Linda, visiting from California came along for a tour of the abandoned mega church near my parent's home.  Clytie and I had a great time showing her around.  Linda is the one who, upon seeing this sight exclaimed, "It's the dance of the lamps!"  As indeed it is.

For more wonderful reflections from around the world, be sure to visit James at Weekend Reflections.

Spiderweb Glass in Tilting Grass

How unexpected to find this shattered beauty resting in the grass. I especially love the gorgeous color of the red leaf resting against the top of this lovely study of contrasts.

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Daddy Update: Last Sunday morning Dad walked my youngest sister down the aisle, and there wasn't a dry eye in the house. He walked around quite a bit that day--and seemed the better for it.

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The neck doctor had some discouraging news. According to the cat scan, there is a cyst which is lodged where the break in Dad's neck is. The Doc thinks Dad was probably born with it--but it seems to be impeding the bones from healing. But there was some good news, too--We saw the wound specialist on Wednesday. She was amazed at how quickly the top of Dad's head is knitting. Indeed--when I change his wound each day, I am amazed to see visible progress--It is a miracle to watch how quickly the flesh is covering over the bone, when the doctors said it never would.

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Please pray for safety for all the family members and volunteers who will be at my parents' home this weekend. We have a LOT to do, including some serious work on the roof. It is my hope and prayer that we will accomplish more than we ever thought possible. Dad and Mom need to be in their own home. I would appreciate your good thoughts and prayers this Labor Day Weekend.

Crystalline Web

Walking in the ruins across the street from where my Sister Clytie lives, we discovered this amazing web of broken glass. How amazing to see beauty in the midst of the vandalism and destruction. My sister sees a landscape in this webbed glass, I see a flying saucer! What do YOU see???


Daddy Update: Today will be the last of the 100 degree weather. Last night it cooled down enough I was able to air the house. I think it will be much more comfortable for my parents today. Dad is showing lots of improvement. He says his neck feels better than it has since the accident, and the wound vac on the top of his head seems to be doing it's healing work.

Friday the physical therapist and the nurse will be in to do their magic. Tuesday I will drive Dad to the Veteran's hospital to see the plastic surgeon. Thank you again for all your encouragement, good thoughts and prayers.