Kip’s Comments - November 15, 2024

Focus on the Color!

Today was another trek to the healing place to the north for a family member and me. As we dove home from our last visit we were filled with somber emotions, great concern, and an uncertain future. That trip was not easy.

Two days after that visit to the north we returned for more tests that were to help decide any future action that may or may not be considered. In the meantime I also did some research that, if correct, might offer a suggestion for the dire news we heard.

Let’s return to this morning. We left early due to construction in Rochester. With extra time on our side we took a pause to look at our favorite tree on the route northward. Heavy fog and what seemed to be a very slowly appearing sunrise hampered our view of the tree. Still, I was able to see the tree and photograph it in its almost mysterious appearance.

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As I reviewed my images on my laptop, I looked at them first with color and then without. The files without color stood out as gloomy, dreary, and with little to no hope. The pictures with color more accurately reflected our mood - hopeful, anxious (in a positive way), and trusting. My faith and prayers made this period of uncertainty easier.

Normally I prefer black and white images when the scene is unclear or mysterious - as in fog images. Today though, my mood had no room for negativity. I was hopeful. So, my preferred image for today has color.

In case you are wondering - we are again headed in the right direction. Tests and corrective actions appear to have quickly turned our future back to bright and colorful. For that we are so very thankful! Our emotions today had plenty of color!! I am including the black and white version too, but only for comparison sake. Focus on the color!

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