The Rebel

Just after midnight the family gathered around the bed carrying a platter of pineapple pieces decorated with birthday candles lit for the occasion. Card and gift at hand they began the traditional birthday chant. I smiled, blew out the candles and we all ate some of the fruit. I received hugs 'n kisses, the card and the gift. Wrapped in a pretty blue bag, green tissue ruffles enhanced by pretty colourful ribbon trimmings it was heavy for it's size.  I opened the card full of good wishes first. Then I parted the tissue in the bag to discover a shiny  camera box. A dream? Yes! The gift of a Canon Rebel t1 DSLR camera along with a 16 gig SD card , a filter for bright sunlight and a carry case. Awesome!! All of us sat on my bed opening all the little packages that came in the box, talking and laughing as we put the things together. The battery has been put on it's first charge. Here's hoping I'll be able to learn a few of the skills required to take focused, attractive pictures like those on my new blogging friends' posts. Rebel 'n me! I pray that my altered vision and crocked arthritic fingers will not hinder my efforts. Rebel. I've aged but no matter how old I get I have dreams. Rebel. And it's so rewarding when others are willing to share a little time with me, respecting and humouring me along the way. Thank you. I'm a  happy rebel at 64 with a new Rebel, Kleinste Motte. 
P.S. This picture was taken at the pond before the Rebel.