avatarShubha Apte

Summary

The article reflects on the special bond between the author's son and animals, as illustrated by a heartwarming photo of the boy with a lamb in Norway, in response to the DEP weekly prompt "Anything Goes."

Abstract

The author shares a personal story prompted by the DEP weekly prompt "Anything Goes," reminiscing about a family vacation in Norway where a photo was taken of her son with a lamb at a local farmstead in Flam. This image encapsulates the boy's lifelong affinity for animals and the mutual trust and joy between them. The author uses this moment to emphasize the importance of cherishing connections with all living beings and the beauty of simplicity amidst a technology-driven world. The article concludes with gratitude towards the DEP editors and acknowledges other contributors who have shared their stories in response to the same prompt.

Opinions

  • The author believes that the photo of her son with the lamb symbolizes a deep connection and kindness between humans and animals.
  • The author values the simplicity and purity of the interaction between her son and the lamb

The Unbreakable Bond Between My Son And His Furry Friends

In response to DEP weekly prompt 27/52: Anything Goes

My Son and the lamb. Photo Credit- Shubha Apte with permission from my son.

When I read Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles, DEP prompt, ‘ Anything goes’ I found myself flipping through my photo album. The first picture that caught my attention was of an incredible moment captured during a family vacation in Norway.

This picture was clicked at a local farmstead in the tiny, charming village of Flam, one of the most beautiful places to visit in Norway.

The farmstead was teeming with lambs and they were all jumping onto people’s shoulders with incredible agility.

My son has always had a fondness for furry animals and it wasn’t long before he offered his shoulder for a little lamb to hop onto.

The resulting image is not only adorable, but it tells a heartwarming story of kindness and a deep connection between living beings.

The big smile on my son’s face and the pure joy in his eyes conveyed that he was completely at ease with the lamb.

This photo captures his natural affinity for animals, which he has had from a very young age.

The lamb was also looking content with my son as if it knows that it is safe and loved.

In a world that is consumed by technology and the hustle and bustle of daily life, this picture serves as a reminder to slow down, enjoy simple things in life and nurture the connections we have with others, whether they are humans or animals.

This is a moment I will treasure lifelong. It is a testament to the power of love and kindness and to the beauty that can sometimes be found in the most unexpected places.

Thank you DEP editors Dr. Gabriella Korosi, Dr. Preeti Singh, Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles, Annelise Lords for this publication and the amazing weekly prompts.

Dr. Preeti Singh beautiful story about A Spiritual Morning With Flowers

I enjoyed Joyce Nielsen story about Czar,

Dancingelephantspress
Kindness
Travel
Photography
Dep Photography
Recommended from ReadMedium