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With Tears

With Tears
I wanted to thank you all for the warm welcome back. I've been off for seven months.

I lost my brother Kevin on Easter. All the boys are gone now, my angel baby brother Todd, my loving brother Keith who was always helping others out and with a smile on his face, Kevin who had a heart of gold and Dad who I miss every day. Hope you are all up there in heaven having a great old time.

It's been a rough few months. I got really sick after that and had a lot of respiratory issues with asthma so severe that I would wake up and not be able to breathe. Very scary. I read that grief can manifest itself in the lungs. I am better - still have a bunch of health issues but not so extreme.

I took a long break after the last layoff and it is time to start working again. I could use your prayers that I will find something soon!

Hope all of my ipernity friends are doing well.

Georges., Reginhart, Jean-louis Thiaudiere, and 61 other people have particularly liked this photo


79 comments - The latest ones
 Dave Roberts 2014
Dave Roberts 2014
Beautiful colours Cheryl, so sorry to hear about everything that's happened. Welcome Back and I hope things are better for you very soon.
4 years ago.
Cheryl Kelly (cher12… club has replied to Dave Roberts 2014
Thank you Dave
4 years ago.
 Jean
Jean
I am so sorry for your loss.You have had a really bad year. It's no wonder you have had health problems. I'm glad to hear you are feeling better and I wish you well. Things never stay the same. They always change and I hope they change for the better for you.
4 years ago.
Cheryl Kelly (cher12… club has replied to Jean
Thank you Jean
4 years ago.
 Malik Raoulda
Malik Raoulda club
Belle et admirable macro joliment rendue ...!
Bonne et agréable fin de semaine.
4 years ago.
 William Sutherland
William Sutherland club
Stunning capture!

Admired in:
www.ipernity.com/group/tolerance
4 years ago.
 Mario Vargas
Mario Vargas club
a beautiful shot, so sharp with fantastic colours
Sorry to hear about your family looses, can´t immagine who can feel someone with that teerible looses. Hope you went well in a very near future, with your health recovered. Big hug. MArio
4 years ago.
Cheryl Kelly (cher12… club has replied to Mario Vargas club
Thanks so much Mario
4 years ago.
 Adele
Adele club
Sorry to hear about your loss, Cheryl. My sincere condolences .
I'm sure you will learn to coexist with the emptiness left by your dear ones and that your health will recover soon.
Welcome back, Cheryl
4 years ago.
Cheryl Kelly (cher12… club has replied to Adele club
Thanks so much Adele
4 years ago.
 Frode
Frode club
Beautiful
4 years ago.
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
A lovely floral image. Very sorry indeed to read of your losses and health issues, Cheryl. While the gaps can only be filled by memories, I do hope that your health continues to improve.
4 years ago.
Cheryl Kelly (cher12… club has replied to tiabunna club
Thanks so much George
4 years ago.
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Awesome floral close-up.
Have a nice weekend
4 years ago.
 Puzzler4879
Puzzler4879
A magnificent shot in every way, Cheryl!! Have a great weekend ahead!
4 years ago.
 Maria W.
Maria W. club
Belege!!! :)))
4 years ago.
 Nicole Merdrignac
Nicole Merdrignac club
Superbe. HFF. Nicole.
4 years ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club
A very poignant image and narrative. Please accept my condolences. I hope that your health continues to get better and that your losses become a little easier to bear.

Best of luck seeking work but in the short term I hope you have a lovely weekend :-)
4 years ago.
Cheryl Kelly (cher12… club has replied to Keith Burton club
Thanks so much Keith
4 years ago.
 cammino
cammino club
Wonderful colours!
4 years ago.
 Nora Caracci
Nora Caracci club
splendid portrait for a hopeful message after a so sad lost, Cheryl, I'm with you with all my heart.
Take care of you, also "your boys" would tell the same ...
4 years ago.
Cheryl Kelly (cher12… club has replied to Nora Caracci club
Thanks so much Nora
4 years ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
Sorry to hear of your woes, Cheryl. I'll certainly be praying for you!!!
4 years ago.
Cheryl Kelly (cher12… club has replied to Andy Rodker club
Thanks so much Andy
4 years ago.
 neira-Dan
neira-Dan club
je suis vraiment désolée pour toi ; Que de malheurs à affronter ; Courage Cheryl ; et bon retour parmi nous , en espérant qu'ici sur Iper , tu trouveras du baume pour le coeur
4 years ago.
Cheryl Kelly (cher12… club has replied to neira-Dan club
Thanks so much my friend
4 years ago.
 Dean Morley (mostly off)
Dean Morley (mostly… club
So sorry to read of all your loss, Cheryl, and may God bless you. A beautiful photo here of the lovely dahlia. :-)
4 years ago.
Cheryl Kelly (cher12… club has replied to Dean Morley (mostly… club
Thanks so much Dean
4 years ago.
 Roger Dodger
Roger Dodger club
Welcome back indeed!
4 years ago.
 Don Sutherland
Don Sutherland club
Stunning macro shot.
4 years ago.
 John Cass
John Cass
Wow! beautiful image, wonderful colours.
4 years ago.
 Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿
Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿
Life can be so hard...
I share your sorrow, Cheryl, and hope that time will do its work and that sweeter days will come soon for you.
Please, do take good care of yourself.
Your picture here is just splendid ! ******
4 years ago.
Cheryl Kelly (cher12… club has replied to Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿
Thanks so much, dear Christiane!
4 years ago.
 Valfal
Valfal
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your precious brother, Cheryl! My deepest condolences, and I pray that you feel better from your ailment very soon. A very gorgeous image, and a beautiful tribute to your brother.
4 years ago.
Cheryl Kelly (cher12… club has replied to Valfal
Thanks so much Val!
4 years ago.
 Treasa Ui Cionaodha
Treasa Ui Cionaodha
Stunning full frame Dahlia image. Well done Chyrel Regards Tess.
4 years ago.
 Michelle Chouchou
Michelle Chouchou club
La paix et la santé vous accompagnent. Désolé pour ta tristesse. Bienvenue à Nouveau.
Beau et dèlicat photo, votre galerie est gèniale, bisous !!!
4 years ago.
Cheryl Kelly (cher12… club has replied to Michelle Chouchou club
Thanks so much, Michelle!
4 years ago.
 ©UdoSm
©UdoSm club
Hi Cheryl, I wish you continued much strength to process the fate blows.
May your health soon turn for the better. I hope you will soon get joy in life and the beautiful things again.
Greetings, Udo
4 years ago.
Cheryl Kelly (cher12… club has replied to ©UdoSm club
Thank you so much, my friend!
4 years ago.
 Cheryl Kelly (cher12861 on flickr)
Cheryl Kelly (cher12… club
Thank you all!
4 years ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
So sorry to read of your sad times Cheryl please accept my condolences and remember the light at the end of a tunnel,
Superb image my friend.
4 years ago.
Cheryl Kelly (cher12… club has replied to Roger (Grisly) club
Thanks so much Roger.
4 years ago.
 Horizon 36
Horizon 36 club
So sorry Cheryl .
Hope you will find your strengt and we all love you.
Your photos are very beautiful and I know that shearing it with us will make you happy. Stay strong my friend. I went lately through not so good times myself so I know how you are feeling. Lots of hugs and love.❤
4 years ago. Edited 4 years ago.
Cheryl Kelly (cher12… club has replied to Horizon 36 club
Thank you so much for your kind words, Mila. I am sorry for your bad times and hope you are doing o.k.
4 years ago.
 Lucette
Lucette
Magnifique !
4 years ago.
 Ecobird
Ecobird club
Lovely to see you back and with such a beautiful image Cheryl by I am so sorry to read of your sad loss and your illness. My best wishes. Carol
4 years ago.
Cheryl Kelly (cher12… club has replied to Ecobird club
Thanks so much Carol.
4 years ago.
 Clyde Sostand
Clyde Sostand
Bravo well taken
4 years ago.
 Marije Aguillo
Marije Aguillo club
Preciosa Dalia.
4 years ago.
 ROL/Photo
ROL/Photo club
Magnifique..
nice sunday Cheryl
4 years ago.
 Cheryl Kelly (cher12861 on flickr)
Cheryl Kelly (cher12… club
Thank you all so much!
4 years ago.
 Simon Downham
Simon Downham club
Clean, crisp and clear!
4 years ago.
 Lucette
Lucette
Désolée j'avais pas lu Kelly ; j'espère que vous allez mieux après ces dures épreuves ; c'est pas facile je le sais bien aussi ; je vous envoie beaucoup de force pour l'avenir ; bon dimanche à vous ; je vous embrasse .
4 years ago.
Cheryl Kelly (cher12… club has replied to Lucette
Thanks so much Lucette!
4 years ago.
 Raven Lunatic
Raven Lunatic club
A beautiful flower, perfectly taken image.
I'm so sorry you've had such a terrible time, Cheryl. I have lost most of my own family, all the kindest and most caring ones. So I can truly sympathise with your losses, and I know just how hard it is. It really does have an effect us. Take care, look after yourself x x x
4 years ago.
Cheryl Kelly (cher12… club has replied to Raven Lunatic club
Thanks so much, Raven! So sorry for your losses.
4 years ago.
 Josiane Dirickx
Josiane Dirickx club
Une bien jolie image ( je vous souhaite de retrouver une bonne santé après toutes ces rudes épreuves) amicalement Josiane
4 years ago.
 Cheryl Kelly (cher12861 on flickr)
Cheryl Kelly (cher12… club
Thank you Josiane!
4 years ago.
 Schussentäler
Schussentäler club
Welcome back to ipernity
4 years ago.
Cheryl Kelly (cher12… club has replied to Schussentäler club
Thank you!
4 years ago.
 Esther
Esther club
What a beautiful flower. I am so sorry to hear of your sorrows. It is difficult getting back out in the world, but your photos have the ability to bring joy. Share them, and you will slowly begin to feel better as you bring smiles to others.
4 years ago.
Cheryl Kelly (cher12… club has replied to Esther club
Thanks so much for the kind words, Esther!
4 years ago.
 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne club
So sorry to read that Cheryl. It's bad enough losing our parents, but so very sad when brothers and sisters pass. You have marked your return with a beautiful flower.
Best wishes and keep positive my friend ♥
4 years ago.
Cheryl Kelly (cher12… club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne club
Thanks so much Rosalyn.
4 years ago.
 Janet Brien
Janet Brien club
What a gorgeous flower and a nice way to let everyone know that you are back! I am so sorry for the sad news. I cannot imagine what you were going through but I am not surprised that you had health issues after losing your brother. Good for you for trying to find your way back into the light. It can be so very hard to do this. I know what it is like to be depressed and feeling hopeless. I will say that photography was what got me to come back to the world of the living. Also for me having a photography project flipped the switch back on and I became creative again. You were asking for some advice And this is what I would suggest to you. Go to a beautiful park or garden that you love. Have a seat and just be silent. Listen to the birds, listen to the breeze, see how the light interacts with everything around you. Just be. Let the world interact with you in a gentle way and soon you will find yourself filling up with inspiration to share what you are experiencing. My salvation was learning about Pam Johnson's stroke and wanting to do something to help in someway. So I began a daily photography project. It was very hard at first because I didn't want to take pictures, I didn't want to do anything. But my desire to lift Pam up in anyway I could superseded my depression and soon I found my way out of the hole. Although I am no longer doing a daily picture for Pam's project I still dedicate all of my pictures to her. If you would like to see my pictures for Pam project here is a link to see how I started on my road to recovery. :) www.ipernity.com/doc/290645/album/1206328

Best of luck to you...and welcome back!! :)
4 years ago. Edited 4 years ago.
Cheryl Kelly (cher12… club has replied to Janet Brien club
Thanks so much for the kind words, Janet.
4 years ago.
 Misou 49
Misou 49 club
Joli dahlia bien photographié !
4 years ago.
 Cheryl Kelly (cher12861 on flickr)
Cheryl Kelly (cher12… club
Thank you Misou!
4 years ago.
 Valeriane ♫ ♫ ♫¨*
Valeriane ♫ ♫ ♫¨* club
sublime ! merci cheryl*******************belle soirée ! bisous♫
4 years ago.
 Cheryl Kelly (cher12861 on flickr)
Cheryl Kelly (cher12… club
Thank you Betty and Valeriane!
4 years ago.
 José Manuel Polo
José Manuel Polo club
Muy bonita. Parece una explosión de pétalos.
4 years ago.
 Franco Timpanaro
Franco Timpanaro
Molto bella!
4 years ago.
 Anton Cruz Carro
Anton Cruz Carro club
It is difficult situation. We are emotional beings, my God. I had never prayed until my sweet father died. but we must try not to suffer for those who do not suffer anymore, and better than telling you that I'm sorry would be to tell you that I know perfectly what you feel Cheryl.
4 years ago.
Cheryl Kelly (cher12… club has replied to Anton Cruz Carro club
Thank you my friend.
4 years ago.
 Karen's Place
Karen's Place club
I'm so sorry, Cheryl. It's so sad to lose anyone but siblings can be extra precious. I come from a family of 8 siblings and have lost 2 so far but I can't imagine how you must feel losing all your brothers and your dad. :(

Wishing you lots of comfort through these hard times. xoxo
4 years ago.
Cheryl Kelly (cher12… club has replied to Karen's Place club
Thanks so much, my friend. So sorry for the loss of your siblings.
xoxo
4 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Cheryl Kelly (cher12… club
Thank you, Cheryl. :)
4 years ago.

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