Comments on: My Balloons

By: Sasha Manuel

Sasha Manuel — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 11:37:10 +0000

It can be unsettling, letting a balloon go. But there’s sense and reason in it as in everything else that we choose to do in life. It’s easier when you’ve had a moment, however brief, to say goodbye. I’m glad your husband let you do it.

Thanks for sharing that, Lisa. I truly appreciate it.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 13:37:47 +0000

Sasha,

I agree, it is always best to let your balloons fly away.

My husband bought me an enormous balloon bouquet for my birthday with a huge mylar heart balloon and huge mylar Mickey Mouse balloon, and I carried them with me on our date to the outdoor restaurant.

When we finished our meal, I looked at my balloons and suddenly wanted to see them in the pretty blue sky. I told my husband who said I could do what I wished with them, so I held them in my hand for a moment more, said goodbye, then let the ribbons slip through my fingers and my balloons were free. I of course wanted them back right away but I wasn’t going to chase them in my short skirt, heels and pantyhose!

So I half sadly half happily watched them fly away….

By: Sasha Manuel

Sasha Manuel — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:36:38 +0000

Thanks, Toni! I love that — “life’s little balloons” — sounds sweet and meaningful. Yes, I’m all for the little joys that life brings even when I also know that they come with pain. Sometimes.

By: toni

toni — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:40:47 +0000

I love the image. Beautiful and poignant! And here’s to enjoying life’s little balloons, making the most of the joys they give us before they pop or go to the heavens.

By: Sasha Manuel

Sasha Manuel — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 01:37:52 +0000

Hi Em! Cool that you did! Thanks!

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By: Em Dy

Em Dy — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 12:41:33 +0000

I recognized the Cebu cathedral.

Let your balloons soar!