Sadness

So I was searching for images under the moniker of sadness and found this...

after which, none of the other images seemed relevant, so I am posting this alone.

I've had two pieces of sad news in less than twenty four hours and am thinking about all those involved. I hope that positive progress and improvement can be had in both situations and meanwhile I am keeping a birdhouse in my soul.

****UPDATED****

I am so very glad and thankful to say that both parties are responding to treatment, and although this is not a quick fix and will, in both cases be a condition for life, It is just very wonderful that recoveries are being made.