Rejection Or A Blessing?

Today I received news about an interview I went to last week. I have mixed emotions about what has transpired. I went on the interview, wanting the job because it paid more, knowing it really isn't what I am passionate about. All this talk about being passionate about what you want to do in life is a good gesture but is it really practical? I didn't get the job, which at first made me feel rejected, but in the back of my mind I view it as a blessing.

I want to help people and be paid well, do those two goals even go together? Is that wanting my cake and eating it too? I don't know where this situation will lead me, I try to remain positive, at times masking my feelings and emotions. How will I know if this is a day of rejection or of blessings?

I hope in my lifetime I will figure out what I want and develop a plan on achieving my goals.

Blogging

Tonight I was looking at different blog pages and realized I could also do a photo blog. It opened my mind to write about the pictures I have posted. The pictures consist of pictures I have taken, family photos and friend photos. I feel like I am heading in the right direction in regard to my writing. I may never be a pro, but I will never know until I try. So this is my chance!

"Write what you know and you will do well."
-Don Wallis Antioch University McGregor

Renewal

I noticed these flowers growing along the roadside in London, Ky last year on Taylor School Rd. These flowers were growing among a lot of brush and safetly nestled behind a barb wire fence. This entire property had been abandoned, looked like there may have been a fire at one time because the chimney was still in tact. I found this sight to be a renewal of what once was and had to capture the scene. Driving through the mountains can really take a person back several centuries. I often wonder who lived in this place and what their life may have been like.

Applachian Orphan at Dessie Scott, Pine Ridge, Ky "Shane"

When I look at this picture, I realize this is now a grown man. I met his sister in 2005, via the internet and we became best friends. She has shared many stories of her childhood with me. My friend has two siblings, they are twins, Wendy and Shane. When these kids were young their mother took them to an orphanage and left them for three years. When I look at this picture I see an innocent child, who did not deserve to be left at an orphanage for three years. There mother was basically made to come get her kids. I hope to sit down with my friend and get the entire story written, this is only the beginning.

River Road Church Viper, Ky

My aunt Vernease went to home to be with the Lord a few years ago and this was the place of her funeral. This woman was more of a grandmother to me than an aunt. She loved this little church house and made it her final request to have her funeral services here. I wanted to capture the moment as a permanent reminder of her and her life.

Appalachian Funeral Vicco, Ky

My cousin Bob Sumner's funeral and burial, George's Branch holler, Vicco, Ky. My father and brother are also buried at this cemetery. This mountain is a beautiful resting place for our family. Appalachian culture has deep respect for the deceased, family members spend hours taking care of the family cemetery keeping it looking beautiful.

Quilt Sign