Getting my Life Back

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below is another milestone for me and proof 'you can get your life back'

For the first time in well over two years i had the energy, and enthusiasm to get up at 4am and do some sunrise photography. (I wasnt the only crazy person up at 4am on a sunday morning, two others were there as well)

Only as I typed the message about the belated 1000th member celebrations did i appreciate what a milestone today was.

Heartfelt thanks to Joe for re-igniting the joy of photography and expressing my creative side.
Heartfelt thanks to this family for being there the past two years.

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Post by starfire »

That photo is stunning, Gabe. Thanks!!!

So glad for you that you are enjoying life again. :banana:

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Gabes, for one or the other reason I can't see the picture, but happy for you, you doing things again you enjoy doing :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Very nice.
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Gabes, that's stunning - I'm so happy for you, up at dawn and basking in such beauty!
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That's amazing! Both the photograph and the fact you had the energy to do it.
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Beautiful photo, and good for you for getting up so early on a Sunday to capture it. :thumbsup:

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Post by mbeezie »

Beautiful!! Glad you are getting your life back and enjoying photography again.

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Post by Kari »

Wow Gabes, what an absolutely gorgeous picture - thanks for posting it !!! "A new dawn" is certainly very symbolic of how we feel once we manage to gain a measure of control over this often times "cruel" MC disease.

I'm so happy you reached this milestone of rising early to capture the sun, and to hear that you're doing well - may your wellness continue indefinitely. You're a true inspiration.

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Post by Gloria »

Beautiful, Gabes. Thanks for sharing it.

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Post by Martha »

Thanks for sharing that picture with us, Gabes. What a gorgeous view.

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Post by Joefnh »

Incredible photo Gabes... More importantly a great milestone in getting your life back. It's so important to find those things that give us joy and fulfillment.

Keep the photos coming!

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Post by MaggieRedwings »

Absolute stunning picture and isn't it wonderful to have part of your life back? I am up every morning before sunrise and it is a fantastic time of the day.

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Post by Stanz »

Beautiful picture, Gabes, and so glad to hear you are doing well.

There's something comforting about a sunrise, they are particularly beautiful here in Portland in the winter months and I love to photograph them. Nature is just so stunning in it's beauty. Despite what's going on in your life and in the world, the sun always rises - and I'm not allergic to the sun, thankfully.
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Post by humbird753 »

Gorgeous photo, Gabe. Glad you are finding what you need to do to get healthy.

Thank you for sharing.

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