Death and life

[Steve Foss]

My grandmother died last week. She was 92. She left four children, 18 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren. I was in LaCrosse, Wis., the town of my birth, over the weekend for her funeral.

In the church, while the priest intoned the Mass for the dead, infants cried in the congregation, and their cries mingled with blooming wildflowers to show us that death is simply a renewal.

Here are some images of life I captured that weekend. I did not mean it to be so, but all the wildflowers budding and blooming along the LaCrosse area bluffs happened to be white.

Grandma would have appreciated them.

Bloodroot

Anemone

Dutchman's britches

Wild strawberry

[brian6715]

Now that's what I call some meaningful pieces of art. I am sorry to hear about the loss, awesome pictures

[jonny_redhorse]

Touching thoughts and photos...Steve.........you had your grandmother for many years..........jonny

[Dbl]

Beautiful images Steve, I hope you and your family are doing well.

[The_Duckslayer]

Steve, great analogy! Sorry to hear that you lost your grandma, they are very special people! Cherish the memories and keep these photos of the new life. Thanks again for sharing! Take care and N Joy The Fond Memories of Grandma!././Jimbo

[mcary]

Very nice wildflowers Steve. I'll have to show them to my wife. She loves the Lacrosse area. Looks like we'll have to make a trip down that way in the next couple of weeks. Thanks for sharing!

[Tom Wilson]

Steve,

I'm very sorry for your loss. A very nice tribute however.

Tom Wilson

[The_Duckslayer]

Welcome back Tom! Hope that all is well in your life! You going to be at "the pond" any time soon? I got a pack of those good smelling cigars in the truck! Take care my friend././Jimbo

[WCS]

As always Steve, beautiful photos. Your Grandmother would have definitely enjoyed them. I am sorry for your loss. Thanks for taking the time to share with us.