I haven’t done the weekly photo challenge before, but each week as I look through others’ work, I think: I should do one too. When I saw Foreshadow, I new immediately which photo I would use.
Right after my daughter’s graduation from college, in May 2012, we helped her load up four years worth of memories and belongings, and watched her drive away. She was determined to drive cross country (from Massachusetts to Washington state) on her own, her little car packed to the gills. As we were taking the final boxes down. I came up to her room and found her looking out across the campus she loved so much, and saying a silent goodbye. I quietly snapped this photo…
I knew as I watched her, in that quiet moment, that this was a foreshadow of many more goodbyes. She is a traveller, a child of the world, a woman with big dreams and deep passions. Four months later, she left for Israel to study for a year, and where she would decide to settle. She is currently in the process of immigrating to Israel; and, now when she is home, it is only to visit. Her home is there. I knew as I watched her, that she was saying goodbye to her world here, and I was beginning the difficult process of saying goodbye to her.
TALES FROM THE MOTHERLAND 
Quite a moving photo – I mean emotionally. No pun intended.
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Thank Mike. It was a really moving movement.
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Poignant, wonderful photo, Dawn. And great interpretation of the challenge.
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Thanks Cathy! Very week, your photos inspire me. It’s fun to join in.
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A picture, a thousand words…..this photo is a perfect fit.
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Thanks Fearless… I think this photo suggests so many thins. Love it, but then I love the girl.
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Oh, my, this one tugs on the heart strings. Releasing our children into the world is bittersweet indeed. Great pic choice!
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Thanks Carrie! Love seeing you pop in. 🙂 Yes, bittersweet indeed. This one was a mo brainer for me.
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This picture, and your experience and insight, were touching. Excellent. I’m glad you decided to post this, Dawn. You definitely took the challenge word and made the interpretation personal. Thank you.
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Thanks Patti. I love this shot, and knew right away that this prompt was the cue. Thanks for stopping in. 🙂
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I loved it so much, I shared this on my photo challenge entry. 😉
http://remarkablewrinklies.com/2013/weekly-photo-challenge-foreshadow/
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Thanks Patti! Much, much appreciated. 🙂
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From the bags to the look out the window, I think you’ve truly capture the essence of the challenge. Nice job, Dawn. 🙂
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Thanks Jolene. It was an easy choice.
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Lovely. A good-bye moment captured beautifully.
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Thanks Pam. It was a very (bitter) sweet moment indeed. Thanks so much for stopping by, and taking the time to comment. Much appreciated!
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Very well done. And what the other’s have already said: poignant, moving, speaks volumes.
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Thanks! I really like reading, and looking at the weekly challenge; it was nice to finally participate! I appreciate the kudos. 🙂
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What a catch! This photo shows not only the leaving, but the strength of your daughter in the process. Her stance is firm, and there is a sense of resolution, laced with perhaps the tiniest bit of fear as she looks toward her future. This one’s a treasure.
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Yes! One of my very favorite photos… she looks so… my girl, here. Every aspect of what you see, I saw too. Thanks for your comment Susan; much appreciated!
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You captured it all very well. The leaving and the looking forward all at once.
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Thanks Lisa! As you know, a tough time, but such a sweet one as well. I imagine you are getting ready for this very same goodbye… hugs.
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Oh, tears sprang to my eyes…
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Mine too. Thanks Kat.
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