Vegas Homeless Camp
I took this photo while on a trip to Vegas a couple of years ago. As you can imagine, it was well away from the excitement of The Strip.
Yesterday, I heard the wind howling outside. It was cold (it still is), and throwing various bits of precipitation such as snow, sleet, and freezing pellets. It seemed so cliché to even THINK, “I’m so thankful I’m not out in that” but the truth is, I did think it; I thought it and I felt it.
My closest friends know I hate the wind. Sometimes memories will come with no invitation and hearing the wind blow yesterday did just that. I had nanosecond flashbacks of being homeless, semi-homeless, hungry, cold, scared and oh so horribly hopeless.
I am thankful that those times are most likely forever behind me; being distanced from the pain, discomfort and fear, is finally allowing me to be able to look back on those times (it is important to not forget) without incurring any more damage to the physical or psyche and that… is something I am grateful for beyond any expression.
Dear Maya, this was very heartfelt for those that are struggling to find a reason to be thankful.
Thank you vastlycurious – Peace!
What a stunning photo. And you managed to express your point without sounding cliche. Moving.
Thank you – I am relieved to hear I was able to avoid cliche!
I absolutely love this photo and your words that come along with it.
I had just come from Las Vegas,working on some journalism and living with the homeless.This photo brings back memories of of the setting near Ethel Pearson Park, off D Street and Washington Avenue.
Fantastic photo. And beautiful words.
God Bless.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I do not remember exactly where this was in the city but there appeared to many homeless in a few block area. I plan on reading every word of your blog – Peace
¸.•*¨*•.♪♫♫♪May your week ahead be filled with thankful moments! .♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸ ♥˜”*°•.˜”*°•.˜”*°•.★★.•°*”˜.•°*”˜.•°*”˜”
Elizabeth
And may I always be aware and grateful for them Elizabeth
Yes, you succeeded in resisting cliches, for sure. The sincerity is appreciated – not easy to do!
Thank you blue