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Old 02-24-2008   #1 (permalink)
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A parent should not survive their child
A hardened heart cracks
And for a moment ... tears flow

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Old 02-24-2008   #2 (permalink)
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That photo tells the story.... very powerful!
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Hard to know how to respond, but very moving.
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I couldn't go on.
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I couldn't go on.

It's very hard, you never get over it, and the pain never goes away. It does get a little better to live with, in time. It's been 8yrs now we lost our 16yr old daughter.

Nothing against this photo, just something I myself would not shoot.


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A very touching/heartbreaking photo.
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Hard to know how to respond, but very moving.
I agree with the above. Its a extremely moving photo... but
its really difficult to, appropriately, reply.
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Laycey and I have lost two, a boy and a girl! The hurt never goes away completely but time does dull it some. Unfortunately there are things that trigger that pain again for a short time but that is called life!!!

Your picture is very, very moving but I am also glad i saw it! If this is a personal experience you are photographing, please accept a warm reassurance there are those who have been there and understand the pain and grieve with you.

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That is a very powerful image. Both of my younger sisters lost their first borns this past summer (car accident). You do go on - their other children still need parents. However, I can't imagine being able to TAKE a picture like this.
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The person in the photograph is me.... my daughter happened to be handling my camera and was looking for a picture outside the window.
We were talking about her sister.... my youngest.... and I lost my hard outer shell for a few moments.
I wasnt aware that she took the picture... but given that it was a grab shot... and the impressive result.... I posted it for her... for both girls so that they know I do have the courage to go on and that my youngest is missed so much.
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How utterly moving. Blessings to you dear soul.
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Draco, what a brave and thoughtful picture to post. Thank you.
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I am sincerely sorry for your loss. Thank you for posting your daughter's moving photo.
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Thank you for sharing this intensely emotional moment with us. My deepest sympathy goes out to you for your loss and a sincere prayer for God to grant you an extra measure of His sustaining grace.
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I am so sorry for your loss...I send a very warm, sincere hug your way. Your daughter made a very moving portrait.
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Realizing it is you in the image quite literally brought me to tears. I am so very sorry for your loss.
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