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25-04-2022 02:32 PM
25-04-2022 02:32 PM
ANZAC DAY
ANZAC Day, Hello everyone just thought I would share a post about Today remembering all service men and women from all conflicts past and present as well as their families the Many Dawn Services as well as R.S.L get togethers, the Marches and Speaches , the Australia and New Zealand Flags ,the Poppy, The stories of Bravery and Friendship and History ,The Nurses and Doctors and medical professionals that have and continue to look after Veterans, the Families of Veterans who have lost Loved ones, The Last Post, The Sunrise and Sunset, the Floral Tributes, The Medals for Service, The Military Uniform, The One Minute Silence, The national Anthems, Two Up, ANZAC biscuits, The annual Football game between Collingwood and Essendon. Lest We Forget ❤️🌏🇦🇺
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26-04-2022 07:31 AM
26-04-2022 07:31 AM
Re: ANZAC DAY
Thank you @LostAngel 🙏
My late husband was a returned serviceman, a Vietnam Vet. And I have many acquaintances, through him, who are ex and current servicemen and women.
I did not attend the Anzac service this year, the first time in a long time. I went last year, only days after my husbands death and I wore his medals in his honour. This year I couldnt go, as I am in hospital. I did paint a picture of poppies though, in watercolour. I will see if I can take a photo and upload it here a little later.
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26-04-2022 08:32 AM
26-04-2022 08:32 AM
Re: ANZAC DAY
Here is the poppy picture I painted for ANZAC day. Hmmm, I cant get it to turn around on my phone.
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26-04-2022 08:54 PM
26-04-2022 08:54 PM
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Turned it round for you @Emelia8 💐 it's beautiful, so delicate, well done!. I love poppies. Sorry about ya hubby, these aniversaries are so hard. My late dad was a war vet, Korea, I've been thinking of him strongly too 😢 The Vets have a strength in them that I don't see anywhere else, a dignity. and depth. Miss 'em hey 😞
How come you're in hospital? Sorry, to hear it. I've not been the forums much lately 🍂
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27-04-2022 07:42 AM - edited 27-04-2022 07:46 PM
27-04-2022 07:42 AM - edited 27-04-2022 07:46 PM
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Ahhh much better, thank you @Rosemary4 . 🙏💖 Thanks too for your kinds works about my artistic pursuit around my poppies. I was actually fairly happy with how it turned out .. surprising for me.
I started out in hospital for spinal surgery back in early Feb. Was in hospital for recovery, then rehab. Then got trfd to MH coz it coincided with trauma anniverary and I was having nightmares. They had a psychiatrist assessment done on me and recommended a few weeks in psych ward where I could also continue my rehab. So I had 6 weeks all up in hospital Feb/Mar. Then I had two weeks back home, was not doing well and was threatened with having an ambo called unless I sought another admission. So I have been back in MH ward for 3 weeks now, but going home this Friday. Had meds changed and, unlike last time, I now have support lined up for when I get out. So I should be right.
Yes I agree, the war vets are often a unique bunch. There are several here at present and I have had some interesting conversations with them. Respects to your late Dad. 🌹
Emelia
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27-04-2022 10:44 AM
27-04-2022 10:44 AM
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What a beautiful painting and tribute to those who have served @Emelia8. Poppies are some of my favourite flowers, I love the depth you've captured here...can almost feel their delicate, crinkly papery petals 💜
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27-04-2022 05:45 PM
27-04-2022 05:45 PM