Some cool relationship images:

And you thought *you* had relationship issues

Image by Sanctu
Summary web of relationships at the All In House, Jeju-do.

Pretty obvious to figure out the series ending, even if you don’t read Korean!

“relationship” in a bag

Image by amanky
I came home to this bag, sitting on my stoop, in front of my door. At first, I honestly had no clue as to what it was, why, or what-have-you. However, as soon as I approached, and peeked in, it all hit me… like a hurricane.

I went through a sense of shock and disbelief. While I should/could have seen it coming, I honestly expected "more" from him…

I immediately found myself on the phone to a dear friend, and soon found myself sitting on the porch, taking a deep breath, and reading through the enclosed letter… then finding myself in utter dismay, complete disgust, and more raging anger than I could even begin to explain.

yeah… so, uh… Happy 4th of July, to you too!

In the end, I’m where I’ve always been (at least for the last 2 months)… not much is changed by this. Just a larger realization that he’s not fully understanding the totality of the circumstances… and that’s more sad than anything else. I’ll continue to care (’cause that’s what I do). I’ll continue to pray (for the best for him). I’ll continue to move forward (as I have been… since before he even knows of)!

A bit of irony/comical insight: I seemingly don’t even rate a "Relationship" Box… nope, I’ve been reduced to a mere brown paper bag!
oh, and I can’t help but think-of/sing-in-my-head Kelly Clarkson’s Never Again

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collected relationship

Image by mtsofan
Day three hundred sixty-five/365!
One year ago, I started my 365 with a photo of a baptismal font. I reflected that I was using it to symbolize where my journey begins.

On Day 365, I submit a symbol of where my journey leads. This portrait of today’s bride and groom is surrounded with plenty of white mat, to allow people to hand write names and messages.

The gesture on the part of the newlyweds represents relationship. It acknowledges that relationship does not end with the two of them, but extends to family and friends who have supported them, taught them to love (their words), and received their love in return. Their marriage has joined groups of people into an even larger network.

That’s where my journey leads. And, the symbol speaks to what 365 has done for me. I’ve learned that sincere friendships can be made online. My wife, while in the hospital, has even received flowers from a Flickr contact in Australia! The nursing staff, and her visitors, have found that fascinating.

My 365 has allowed me to journal in a way that involves reflection, as well as accepting comments from other people. I couldn’t have done that on paper. Project 365, with the help of my Flickr friends, has exceeded my expectations.

So, my journey begins (Day One) with an acknowledgement that I am a child of God. And, it leads to life-giving relationship.

I’ve kept the little girl in this photo, instead of cropping her out or using a photo I took without her. Children, and their presence, represent the wide-eyed wonder that I want to keep. They simply expect love from us, and are more than eager to give it in return. Pure relationship with no strings.

That’s what I hope we can all retain, on some level.