We'll never know, my dear, until we, ourselves, will cross the line.
Welcome back, though still haunted. The flow of time will smooth the corners of your pain...
And life goes on.

Petra: It does V, life goes one...and it is a good thing it does.
Petra

Oh yes, maybe that under all animals the horses (your fourth horse pic!) are coming nearest to our souls because their face expressions, their eyes, their gestures and their movements are so expressive, saying all what I think and feel while looking at your haunted, exhausted, sweaty, poor horse, running away from..., trying to escape, looking for a home and some tranquillity... I very like this very expressive pic! I completely agree with VZ's heartfelt words and I wish that you and your family can find some inner peace and confidence in order to look forwards...

Petra: Thank you very much for your very kind words Philine.
Petra

Hi Petra, sorry to hear your sad news. This is a lovely picture to welcome you back.

I believe people continue to watch over you as you continue to see them in your heart.

Petra: Thank you very much for your words Brian, much apreciated...
Petra

I feel for you at your time of sadness, Petra.

So good to see you back again, and presenting one of your finest creations.

Petra: Thank you Ray. Good to be back
Petra

Tragedy happens and you think life will grindingly come to a halt. But is does not; it goes on lke a crazy merry-go-round.

Petra: And after a while it gives a good feeling to know that the world is not coming to a halt Wim.
Hope to catch up soon!
Petra

oh like me she will be sat there thinking wow,stunning,superb,imaginative,cool,brilliant and the rest Petra.

Live most certainly goes on and i hope your comforted in the knowledge that one day you will meet again,........Tim.

Petra: I think we all will meet again Tim, Thank you very much for your kind words.
PEtra

Coming back today from abroad, I heared the very sad news.
Knowing you would remember her on a special way, I had the need to check your blog.

May your memories give you and your family strength.

Petra: I did pass your wishes to my family Otto, Thank you very much. It must have been a shock for you to hear about all this to.
Petra

So sorry for your loss. This shot is a lovely tribute. The processing is awsome. Hang in there and yes, She sees it

Petra: We will hang in there Gail. Thank you for your lovely words
Petra

I'll send you some silent thoughts. Take care Petra.

The photo (not the horses) scares me.

Petra: Your thoughts are more then welcome M.
Dont let the photo scare you...
Petra

I believe it is great that you can express your thoughts and feelings by way of the pictures you create. I have also seen that people's interaction with horses can also channel those feelings into acceptance of loss. You have great command of these two opportunities and is expressing yourself brilliantly in this picture.

Petra: You as a horse lover can understand how the interaction between human and horses can be Louis.
Thank you for your beautiful words...
Petra

Please accept a big hug from me.
I hope so too.
Padraig

Petra: Thank you so much for the hug Padraig
Petra

thought provoking shot, as you say, you never know do you