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Saturday, April 23, 2011

Walk With Us In The...

Cemetery

It makes us think of Easter. Really it does. The large cross. The tombs.
"In the garden was a new tomb that had never been used." John 19:41


I did visit here last year so please forgive me if the images are similar. We like the Old City Cemetery a lot. It has many Civil War graves and Joe and I like to ramble around in it.




The little details are so sweet on the headstones. The children's graves are very sad. Many more children died one hundred and fifty years ago than they do today.


This is my header image and  how the roses were oriented on the stone. It was not planned. Hardly anything is.






This dove makes me think of He who is Risen The Prince Of Peace.

"They found the stone rolled away from the entrance of the tomb..." Luke 24:3
 

Joe and I look forward to a lively church service of about one thousand people in the morning and then one thousand more in a repeat service. The music will be stunning. We wept at Christmas {or I did}.



We wish you a lovely Easter with your family and friends.

grace surrounds us
Olive




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19 comments:

  1. Low Tide High StyleApril 23, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous shots!!! Happy Easter, and I hope the music brings you to tears tomorrow!

    Kat :)

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  2. RazmatazApril 23, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Graveyards are beautiful places to visit. I especially love the roses and the doves. That cross is beautiful...a tribute to the person laid to rest there.

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  3. Rachel Noelle PallasApril 23, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    BEAUTIFUL~ ~*~*Happy Easter~*~* Hugs,Rachel

    French Farmhouse 425

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  4. MollyApril 23, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    I always find it fascinating too, reading all the old inscriptions on the stones. It makes you think of the people and their lives a hundred or more years ago and what life must have been like for them. Olive and Joe - have a lovely peaceful Easter xxx

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  5. AnonymousApril 23, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    How fascinating. I also gravitate towards the older stones.
    Wishing you and Joe a blessed Easter!

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  6. Pam KesslerApril 23, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    I enjoy cemeteries also. They are very peaceful and thought provoking. And very appropriate for this time of year. Hope you enjoy the service tomorrow as much as you enjoyed the Christmas one. Have a beautiful day!

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  7. Share my GardenApril 23, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    We often visit graveyards when we are away on holiday, they have a very special atmosphere and often fascinating stories. Lovely images.

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  8. DebbieApril 23, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    What lovely photos, Olive.
    So much detail on each piece.
    Have a blessed Easter!
    Debbie
    xxxooo

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  9. DiannApril 23, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    Beautiful post Olive! Stunning photos. I hope you and your family have a beautiful and blessed Easter!

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  10. Trish @TheOldPostRoadApril 23, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    Beautiful! Love those photos, Olive!
    -Trish

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  11. Gracie's CottageApril 23, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    Beautiful images.
    Have a wonderful Easter...he is risen!

    Jan

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  12. Blooming Rose MusingsApril 24, 2011 at 1:41 AM

    Your photos are absolutely beautiful. I agree, old cemeteries are are wonderful and a true reflection of our history.
    I wish you and Joe a very Happy Easter.

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  13. LauraApril 24, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    Your photos just get better and better.
    have a blessed Easter Olive!

    Laura
    White Spray Paint

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  14. AnonymousApril 24, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    These shots are beautiful Olive!

    Happy Easter!

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  15. Rosemary@villabarnesApril 24, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Such a serene post. I love the old stone, especially the roses. I use iron roses in my header.
    Hope your Easter was a wonderful one. He is Risen!

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  16. RebeccaApril 25, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Such beautiful images, Olive, I can see why you love it there and your photography is inspiring. How wonderful to see the Lord use your talents to share such a blessing.
    I hope your Easter was filled with his love
    Blessings
    Rebecca

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  17. Midwest Cottage and FindsApril 25, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Olive- your photos are AMAZING!! I need to go thru your blog and see if you give tips--you are very talented....Thanks for stopping by my blog --i posted some pics of the new room...It was a LONG journey--but like all tasks we take one i learned some things NOT to do next time!
    hugs,
    chris

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  18. Victoriana LadyApril 25, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Greetings,
    My friend sent me your blog link, it's wonderful!. My sweetheart John and I are avid cemetery & graveyard fans. You might appreciate John's blog about cemeteries. His cemetery photography book "Final Thoughts" by Schiffer Publishing will be out in October 2011. Thanks for letting me share with you. :)

    Kind regards,
    Lisa Lewis aka Victoriana Lady
    www.Victorianaladylisablogspot.com

    Cemetery photos & videos-http://grantscemetery.blogspot.com/search?updated-min=2011-01-01T00%3A00%3A00-05%3A00&updated-max=2012-01-01T00%3A00%3A00-05%3A00&max-results=50

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  19. MelissaApril 27, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    I love exploring cemeteries and I love photographs in the cemetery. Thanks for the tour and Happy Easter.

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I adore your comments. They are like finding unexpected chocolates. olive

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