Some photographs portray exactly what they seem. Kids enjoying a day at the beach, playing on the sand, frolicking in the waves.
Others are more complicated. To a passer-by, this photo might simply
be a grandma watching her grandkids play.
But they will miss the reality of said grandmother's
brave struggle with the big "C".
To an onlooker, this might just be a grandma taking
pictures of her grandbabies.
When in actuality, it's a grandmother documenting every
moment in case her memory fails her.
To a stranger, this might look like it's a mom
taking pictures of the scenery.
When the truth is it's a mom glad to be hiding
behind the lens to cover up her rolling tears.
To an unknown, this shows a mom helping out her mom.
When actually, it's a daughter brutally realizing that life,
indeed, does come full circle.
Then there's pictures that express a poignant sentiment.
Sadness.
The sadness of a daughter who's realized there's
no such thing as immortality.
The sadness of a daughter's inability to forgive quickly.
The sadness of a daughter's every day's
prayer to be able to do so.
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