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The way of things.

June 22, 2009 | Author Tiff

 

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“What was silent in the father speaks in the son and often found in the son, the unveiled secret of the father.” -  Friedrich Nietzsche. 

 

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When William died a piece of David died.

That’s the absolute truth.

He was devastated to have lost his first born son.

He loved his girls unconditionally but he grieved the chance to be a father to his boy.

Then one day,

there was Noah

and David learnt to smile again.

 

This week’s theme at I heart faces is all about the boys.

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  • Bec (25 comments.):
    June 22, 2009 at 18:23

    You break my heart – really. Really, really.

  • Marylin (120 comments.):
    June 22, 2009 at 18:36

    I just don’t know what to say. So glad he has Noah, and Ivy – that both of you do. xx

  • chris (1 comments.):
    June 22, 2009 at 18:59

    you could actually feel the emotions on the pic!

  • Holly's Mom (2 comments.):
    June 22, 2009 at 19:32

    That is heart breaking I could not imagine loosing a child. I love the picture of the two of them.

  • Kate - k8tography (31 comments.):
    June 22, 2009 at 19:43

    Not only is your photo wonderfully warm and full of love, your words are are soul-touching and heart-wrenching.

    Hugs

    k8 xxx

  • Lilprecious:
    June 22, 2009 at 20:17

    I mentioned to my husband last night – that when someone loses a child there are no words!
    SO glad Noah and Ivy came into your lives!
    What a GREAT photo of David and Noah!!

  • Blossom (88 comments.):
    June 22, 2009 at 20:26

    oh Tiff…..

    tears and hugs

    I am glad David has Noah.

  • Buckeroomama (18 comments.):
    June 22, 2009 at 20:33

    Beautiful. Just beautiful.

  • Ellie (3 comments.):
    June 22, 2009 at 20:54

    Wonderful photo – thanks for sharing the story that goes with it :) You can just see so much emotion on their faces.

    Hugs :)

    ps thanks for stopping by my blog and for your kind words.

  • Rocio (3 comments.):
    June 22, 2009 at 20:57

    Thanks for sharing your Beautiful story!
    The picture it is Amazing ~ I love it!!

  • Lori (4 comments.):
    June 22, 2009 at 21:00

    Wow beautiful photo. Speechless. Hugs.

  • Michelle (8 comments.):
    June 22, 2009 at 21:22

    Great tender moment captured!

  • Rebekah:
    June 22, 2009 at 21:35

    What a beautiful and sweet picture!!!

  • Kandra (1 comments.):
    June 22, 2009 at 22:00

    Thanks for stopping by! I love the emotions of this picture. You can just feel the love oozing from the picture.

  • Veronica (652 comments.):
    June 22, 2009 at 22:11

    Beautiful. I can’t add anything else.

  • Shinta við Neyst (2 comments.):
    June 22, 2009 at 22:20

    I love the emotions captured here! Praise the Lord He gave you Ivy and Noah!

  • Foursons (4 comments.):
    June 22, 2009 at 22:20

    This broke my heart. I’m so happy he found joy again. (Thanks for commenting on my pictures.)

  • Liz @ Loving Mom (1 comments.):
    June 22, 2009 at 22:21

    What a beautiful picture – you can see the love between father and son!!

  • Mominin (3 comments.):
    June 22, 2009 at 22:44

    Absolutely beautiful photo…you captured so much emotion.

  • Kathy (Groovy Gams) (2 comments.):
    June 22, 2009 at 23:43

    Beautiful photo and a heart wrenching post! Just WOW.

  • Nicole (22 comments.):
    June 22, 2009 at 23:44

    Tiff.
    I have no words to describe this photograph and the story behind it. Simply amazing, beautiful, touching. Thank you.

  • Yelena R (1 comments.):
    June 22, 2009 at 23:56

    What a beautiful photo and caption!

  • Barbara (156 comments.):
    June 22, 2009 at 23:57

    Such a gorgeous photograph and beautiful words. I’m so glad David can smile again.

  • lceel (354 comments.):
    June 23, 2009 at 00:10

    I hope that David had a Happy Father’s Day. That picture. It’s all right there ….

  • Amanda J. (6 comments.):
    June 23, 2009 at 00:36

    Lovely image. The emotion in your words and in your image are heart rending.

  • T&T (4 comments.):
    June 23, 2009 at 00:41

    beautiful photo!

  • Guera (151 comments.):
    June 23, 2009 at 00:46

    That is a stunning photo, Tiff. And beautiful words to go with it. xoxo

  • emily (10 comments.):
    June 23, 2009 at 00:59

    The pain of losing a child…I can’t even imagine the pain. The joy of another son…what a blessing. You captured it so beautifully.

  • Billykidd (11 comments.):
    June 23, 2009 at 01:14

    What a sweet moment you captured! Your commentary gave me goose bumps! Beautiful shot!
    ~Becca

  • mandi (11 comments.):
    June 23, 2009 at 01:52

    What a wonderful photo. Your words really touched me.

  • Alicia (3 comments.):
    June 23, 2009 at 02:25

    I have no idea what happened to your 1st son but can’t imagine the pain. This is a beautiful picture.

  • Dina @ 4 Lettre Words (26 comments.):
    June 23, 2009 at 02:51

    Amazing story and the photo is priceless. Love both!

  • Marla:
    June 23, 2009 at 02:52

    Just one word really:

    BEAUTIFUL.

    Beautiful photo.
    Beautiful words.

    Just beautiful.

  • Stefanie (2 comments.):
    June 23, 2009 at 02:56

    That’s absolutely beautiful.

  • Rebecca Snow (1 comments.):
    June 23, 2009 at 04:05

    Wow. It’s certainly a shot full of love, but you can see how different their perspectives are as father and son… amazing how we feel love differently as we get older! Such a beautiful capture.

  • Xbox4NappyRash (314 comments.):
    June 23, 2009 at 05:06

    The effect on father’s losing children is surprisingly rarely spoken about. Sometime I think that silence can make the wounds deeper.

    Beautiful photograph.

  • frogpondsrock (285 comments.):
    June 23, 2009 at 07:23

    Another post Tiff where all my words sound hollow. My hubby will cry at a sentimental movie or get all teary when his grand daughter strokes his face and whispers “MY Poppy” to him. But with emotional pain he internalizes his feelings and goes very silent. *sigh*

  • Alison (141 comments.):
    June 23, 2009 at 08:11

    There is a difference. As much as we love them both the same – boys and girls – there’s a difference.

    So glad David has a new piece to sit in his heart, next to the piece that is missing.

  • Jen H-Australia (8 comments.):
    June 23, 2009 at 08:50

    How beautiful!!
    Boy you have a LOT to deal with, I really hope your daughter’s treatment is successful!
    Thanks for your comment on my pic!!

  • Annette (13 comments.):
    June 23, 2009 at 09:08

    Beautiful portrait, you can feel their love through the photo.

  • Walensky Photography (6 comments.):
    June 23, 2009 at 09:59

    I love the emotion in the picture. Beautiful.

  • Secret Mom Thoughts (43 comments.):
    June 23, 2009 at 10:25

    Beautiful photo. You made me tear up.

  • Mom2Four (2 comments.):
    June 23, 2009 at 10:37

    What a beautiful photo, it captures true love between a son and his father!!

  • EL at ThroughMyOwnLens (8 comments.):
    June 23, 2009 at 10:54

    Oh my goodness. Thanks for sharing such a precious and obviously meaningful photo!

  • Herb of Grace (9 comments.):
    June 23, 2009 at 11:41

    The photo is beautiful and after reading your touching words I had to go and read about your sons. Words fail me….

  • Julie Rivera (15 comments.):
    June 23, 2009 at 11:50

    Without the words, the picture is priceless. With the words, the picture is not a picture but an encapsulation of all the love David couldn’t give to William and poured on to Noah. Marvelously done.

    (To answer your question, I kind of let winter slip by without many sessions…but that is easier to do in the Northern Hemisphere, when winter encompasses Thanksgiving and Christmas and New Year’s…lots else to occupy the mind. :) If you aren’t feeling the initiative to do the work, don’t force it. Try your hand at non-portrait work or give yourself creative projects to try to jump start your desire. Turn up the heat in front of those gorgeous windows and don bathing suits! Whatever it takes. Or just wait for Spring… :) )

  • Andrea (6 comments.):
    June 23, 2009 at 12:18

    Oh my! I just read William’s story which makes this photo so poignant. God bless you!

  • Karen Schneider (5 comments.):
    June 23, 2009 at 12:25

    Beautiful and so unbelievably touching. We, too, lost our firstborn and even though the circumstances are vastly different, I know the grief that we felt and will feel for the rest of our lives. Every day, so many moments bring up thoughts of what she would be doing now, what she would look like . . .really, how we survive without her. But as you know, we do, there continues to be huge amounts of joy, but there will always be that part of our heart devoted to them – to our children that left us way too soon. *tears*

    Fantastic picture – yes, I can definitely feel the love!!

  • Joye (1 comments.):
    June 23, 2009 at 13:53

    Wow. This is just beautiful. The love of this father and his son. Just stunning.

  • Dina (95 comments.):
    June 23, 2009 at 14:40

    BEAUTIFUL photo!

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