Our Grandson, Will 9-27-07
October 5, 2007 | Filed Under Family, Uncategorized | Leave a Comment
Our first grandson, William James “Will”, was born on 9-27-07 at 5:45 AM. He is the most remarkable bundle of joy, that we have ever experienced. I am at a loss for words at how special this little guy is to our entire family.
Seeing him catch his first breath, was to witness a miracle. I have cherished my time with him this week, knowing all too well how much he will change by the time I see him next. God has blessed our family with his birth. I know that my husband and I look forward to spending quality time with Will in the future.
A clean diaper , a bottle and some hugs are all that he has required this week. However, in the future I look forward to the times when we can read together, play with legos, or blow bubbles in the yard. Until then, I will keep new photos of Will posted here or my gallery. Love, Grandma Lois
Fragile 9-14-2007
September 14, 2007 | Filed Under Flowers, Family | Leave a Comment
The following post is something that I wrote a very long time ago. However, it seems to fit so well with the photograph that I took earlier this summer. So for me the words are still “fragile”:
I have a paperweight that is very special to me. I saw it at a craft fair and was fascinated by it. My Mother, being perceptive, purchased it and surprised me with it at Christmas.
It is made of resin, instead of the usual glass paperweight. Inside of this clear plastic is a perfectly preserved seed head of a mature dandelion. It is about two inches in diameter, and it is shaped like a small dome with a flat base. The bottom is painted black, but the remainder of the object is clear.
Light penetrates the dome so that I can view every minute detail of the seed-head against the dark black background. the feathery wings seem to touch the outside walls of the dome. They appear to have motion as I rotate the paperweight in the sunlight.
Actually, the seed head is not perfectly preserved. Two of the tiny seeds have broken loose from their base. Also the plastic contains several tiny air bubbles. This only reminds me that neither man’s products nor nature are perfect. However, even in the most common weed there seems to be a very perfect plan. I read once that the dandelion is a very unique architectural design.
I also love this paperweight because it reminds me that even things that are very common and ordinary are infinitely fragile. What is more fragile or fleeting than a ripe dandelion head on a windy spring day? Possibly only life is more fragile, or the lives of my two children, or my own childhood. I gaze into my clear crystal ball, and magically I am blown by the wind down memory lane. by Lois Adomite
Waiting to Hold You
September 12, 2007 | Filed Under Family | Leave a Comment
It is rather hard to believe that in just weeks; I will become a Grandmother. This photo is so special to me. “Waiting to Hold You” is its title. It not only depicts my daughter’s and my son-in-law’s anticipation, but it also symbolizes for me the anticipation, that my husband and I feel about becoming grandparents for the first time.
How is it that our second child is old enough to be starting a family of her own? It just can’t be that long ago that we brought her into our own home for the first time. And yet, she is still our child. She has grown into a beautiful woman, of course. However, we will hold her in our hearts forever, as our child.
Does she have any idea, what this child will bring into her life? What joys and tears that she will share with her child. How fast he will grow, and how many experiences they will share. How much she will develop and mature while raising her child. What new depths she will reach, each time he asks “why” and she searches for that perfect answer. What “wonder” she will experience through the eyes of her child. What “humility” she will feel, when her child questions why she is inconsistent.
As a last resort will she say, “because I said so”, at the end of the day when everyone is tired but her child? Hopefully, she will just tuck him into bed with a good night story (it could be Goodnight Moon, or his own personal favorite). Then she will circle him in her arms, as she is in this photo, give him a good night kiss, and say an “I love you”. For the best part of this circle of life is the “I Love You”.
Grandma Lois
Reflecting Window
September 11, 2007 | Filed Under Travel | Leave a Comment
Ok, so I am energized again and trying to update my blog. This photo was taken in Ireland on the grounds of the Bunratty Castle. I was drawn to this window, and later I wondered does our subconscious take us to the photographs that we most need to see?
This particular window reflected the beauty that was all around me. It reflected not only the window itself; but also the trees, the time of the year, and the beautiful location in and around this window. What is inside that window??? I will never know.
Do we as individuals constantly reflect Beauty and Joy to others? Is that the reflection of us that others see? However, what is inside of each of us? How many other emotions are at war inside of us? Pain, wonder, sadness, joy, longing, stillness - just what do we contain inside??? Is it right that we simply reflect the beauty? Is that what everyone around us wants to see??
When we observe the beauty, do we ever stop and look further? Do we even want to know and understand? Does it take a true friend to see past our outer beauty, and to glimpse more of the picture? Do we ever truly see a perfect picture of ourselves?
“…and I still don’t know if I am a falcon, or a storm, or a great song.” Rainer M. Rilke
Flower Portraits by Lois
July 12, 2007 | Filed Under Flowers, Family | 1 Comment
As most of you know, I am an avid gardener. I love my flower gardens, and truly enjoy observing my gardens through the seasons. Watching plants grow from seed or even observing perennials emerge from the soil, is something that I have enjoyed for years.
I discontinued my work and art of designing with pressed flowers almost two years ago. However, I have renewed my interest in Photography. I have found that flowers closely represent the many cycles of life. I have chosen to photograph these flower portraits, and to reveal the flowers through their cycles. It is a new way to share my passion and to create. My personal journey through life is not complete unless I am creating. So if you are so inclined, you can view my observations of nature and the life cycles at my gallery: loisadomite.com/gallery.
My gallery will also display family photos. I hope to post some very old family photos through to the present. It will be a little bit of our family history. Also, you will find our travel photos. Bill and I treasure our time spent traveling. Wherever I travel near or far, I find a little more of myself.
Thank you for stopping by and sharing this blog with me. This very special site was designed and created for me by my son-in-law, Gordy, with some help from my son, Allen. I would like to extend my gratitude to them for not only making this site possible but to leading me into this new technology.
Thank you, Lois