NOVEMBER 2010

 

I just read from August 2009 below and snickered. Mom passed away in November 2009, eight months after dad. Paul's father was diagnosed with lymphoma in February 2010; we had to say good-bye to our beloved cat, Tribble, in April 2010. And we said good-bye to Paul's father last month, September 17.

 

To say the past couple years have been filled with loss would be an understatement. My eyes fill with tears now as the grip on my heart tightens. But nothing, NOTHING, compares to the love of the Lord Jesus Christ in my life. Through all the valleys of the shadow of death, and the darkness that ensues, He has been my Light and my Redeemer, my strength and fortress. "Rejoice not against me, O my enemy. For when I fall, I shall arise, and when I sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me." Micah 7:8.

 

I have been a lousy Flickr friend and continue to struggle not just with keeping up, but with photography as a whole. My heart has just been elsewhere. "Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning." Psalm 30:5b

Thanks again, to my faithful Flickr friends who have hung out with me despite my absence. Your kindnesses have lifted me and brought me great joy. God bless you, and here's to a bright and hopeful future.

  

rgornell. Get yours at flagrantdisregard.com/flickr

 

AUGUST 2009

 

Wow. Three years on Flickr. I'm still not a professional and still don't pretend to be. :)

 

This past year has been difficult with my father's illness and passing. I'm not the best contact in the world, of late. But I do my best. I appreciate those who have hung with me through the really tough times and hope I can be that type of friend for you as well.

 

If you fave a photo or make me a contact and you have no profile information or photos to share with me, I will block you. Not playing that game. Please don't use my photos without my permission.

 

Until next August.....

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My hubby, Paul, also takes photos. You can see them here.

 

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Take a look at my website!

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Groups I Help Administrate

 

Heron Haven

Omaha Area Lakes, Rivers and Wetlands

DeSoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge

Orton Addicts

  

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View my DNA at bighugelabs.com

 

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Robin is a talented photographer who takes beautiful photos and leaves wonderfully thoughtful comments. I am glad to have her as a flickr friend.

January 6, 2009

Robin continues to amaze me with her beautiful images. Whenever I am talking about Flickr and all the beautiful art being produced by folks, I always lead them her to see Robin and Paul's picture streams.

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Robin is an inspiration....through her beautiful photographs and her life journey.

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If you're reading this I don't need to tell you what talent lies in this stream, you already know. What I can say is that I admire Robin's work greatly and appreciate her eye for composition. Shot after shot of beautifully thought out pieces of art are contained here. The most amazing thig? Not only is she a great … Read more

If you're reading this I don't need to tell you what talent lies in this stream, you already know. What I can say is that I admire Robin's work greatly and appreciate her eye for composition. Shot after shot of beautifully thought out pieces of art are contained here. The most amazing thig? Not only is she a great photographer but also a considerate and generous flickr friend...she's the real deal!

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Mary says:

Robin is an outstanding photographer and her work shows how much she love nature and beauty..She is truely an inspiration to others and I am so proud and honored to have her as a flickr friend..Thank you my friend for always being so sweet..hugs love Mary

April 6, 2007

Not only is Robin is one of the *BEST* contacts a girl could ask for, but her talent grows and grows. She constantly and consistently amazes me with her photos - she has a terrific eye for composition and color.

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