Monday, January 28, 2008

A Sad Weekend Heading Into Monday

Good Morning everybody,
I am writing this post on a sad note today - Saturday (for Monday's post.) In fact, I've been struggling with how even to write the post. Does it fit in with the overall message of the blog? Should I mention it at all? Do I move on without sharing too much personal information? etc. etc. etc... After thoughtful consideration, I've decided to make the post.

Here is what is going on. My mother was admitted into the hospital for what appeared to be a routine procedure a few days after Christmas. Complications set in a few days later and she was still in the hospital after 3 more weeks. When I visited her Thursday evening, it looked like she had taken a turn for the worst and LaDawn and I cancelled our trip to New Orleans for Mardi Gras, even with the bags nearly packed, so that we could be in town with family keeping watch on my mom. After 87 years of a wonderful life my mom passed peacefully about 3 a.m. this morning. We are all doing "mostly" fine today.

So you ask why did I make this post to a photography blog? Please read the next post as it shows how photography is playing a special part in my family's lives as we move through these next few days. I'm taking two days off from the blog as LaDawn and I move through these next few days with my family.

Look for my program recap on Thursday and Friday from my two KPPA presentations - one of which will include all the the link references made in my Friday program on two of my favorite Workflow/Salesflow programs - ProSelect and Lightroom. I'll sneak Technique Tuesday in on Friday. It's going to be a very cool Photoshop technique, so be sure to tune in.

So until Thursday, all the best to each of you and your loved ones, --David

44 comments:

  1. Sorry to hear about this David,
    Wishing you all the best from the UK.
    AndyC

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  2. Sorry for your loss David. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
    Bob

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  3. My condolences, it sounds like your mother was a great woman. I'm sure she had a wonderful life. All the best for you and your family

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  4. Very sorry for you loss David.

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  5. It is always very sad to lost a member of our family, especially when it is your mom. I will think about you during those two days and will be very pleased to find you again in this blog on Thursday.

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  6. David -

    We've never met, but I grieve with you. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I pray you find some peace and comfort through a difficult time. You are so positive and seem like a great guy, and that comes from upbringing. Kudos to your mom - she raised you right.

    I live for your blog and tidbits, but I can survive as you take the time you need to grieve and take care of necessities.

    See you back here soon,

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  7. I am sorry to hear about the loss of your mother this morning. I send you all my sympathies and hope that God will assist you through that difficult time. As a photograph is a gift to generations, I am sure hers will keep her alive in your home along with cherished memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
    Max & Regine
    PortraitbyDesdunes

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  8. I am very sad and sorry to hear about you and your families loss David. I would like to send you all my sympathies and let you know than my thoughts and prayers are with you.

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  9. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. My condolences for your loss.

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  10. David,
    I'm very sorry about your loss. You and your family have my condolences.
    Jeff Schaefer

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  11. So sorry to hear the news David. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

    -Bruce

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  12. David,
    My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so sorry for your great loss.
    allison

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  13. My condolences, David. Sounds like she was quite a lady!

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  14. David,

    Please accept my heartfelt condolences at the passing of your mother. I'm not a terribly religious person, but I know the meaning and importance of family. Your mother seems to have left behind one of the most valuable contributions a parent can make to this world — a thoughtful and generous child with a keen interest in others. From what I know of you, you seem to fit that bill.

    Please take all the time you need before returning to the blog. As much as we love the lessons and great info you pass along, there are much more important things in life than our jobs. Nobody ever went to the grave thinking, "If only I had spent more time at the office (or writing my blog)."

    All the best,
    Trevor Johnston

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  15. David:

    So very sorry for your loss. The measure of a person is often reflected in their children, and each day that you show and teach others, you do her proud. Because of your chosen field, I'm certain you have so many wonderful pictures of your mother - show them; share them; she will be remembered - always.

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  16. David:

    So very sorry for your loss. The measure of a person is often reflected in their children, and each day that you show and teach others, you do her proud. Because of your chosen field, I'm certain you have so many wonderful pictures of your mother - show them; share them; she will be remembered - always.

    Richard Murray

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  17. So sorry for your loss. Wishing you peace and comfort in your memories and love of your family.

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  18. David, Those of us that you never know are here every day thank you for sharing this personal moment with us. I'm sure I speak for many of us in sending our condolences. We hope you find peace with it all.

    Please take the time, and come back to us when you are ready.

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  19. Dear David and family, I'm very sorry to hear of your loss and pray the Lord will comfort you in His Wisdom.

    David F

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  20. David -

    I'm very sorry to hear about your loss. Thank you for sharing with us; a blog without a personal touch is... well, it's just the Pop Photo news blog.

    Best wishes to you and your family.

    -Ryan

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  21. David, sorry for your loss.
    My thoughts and prayers are with you.


    Dan Francis

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  22. David,

    Very sorry to hear of your loss. There is some comfort in knowing she lived a long & happy life. It is never the same after losing parents. I lost my father at age 57 and my mom was only 62. For many years I found myself thinking "Gee I wish I could tell Mom & Dad about this" or "I wish they were here to see this".

    The best to you & LaDawn. You give a lot to us & it is very appreciated.

    Tom M.

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  23. I am so sorry to read about the passing of your Mother. Please accept my condolences - you will be in our thoughts at this sad time.

    Geoff Penn

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  24. Sorry to hear of your loss David. No matter how old we get, I'msure its hard to get over the loss of a parent. Our wishes are with you and your family.

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  25. David I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you and all of your family are in my prayers.

    Doug C.

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  26. David,

    Let me also add my condolences to you and your family on the loss of your dear mother. The gift mentioned in the next post was indeed timely and its memory value will only increase through the years.

    My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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  27. David, Sorry for your loss.

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  28. Hi David,

    Really sorry to hear about your Mom David.

    Our condolences and prayers are with you and your family.

    Bob S.

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  29. So sorry for your loss. Let us know if there is anything we can do.

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  30. Our thoughts are with you and your family, David...

    -Jason

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  31. Dear David and LaDawn:

    My family and I are so sorry to hear of your recent loss. We are thinking and praying for you and your family.

    How awesome that you have the "gift of love" to cherish?!

    My family and I can sympathize deeply with you as we almost lost our father in Spring, 2007... He suffered a heart attack, aortic aneurysm, and stroke all within 24 hours. We almost lost him and we are so thankful to be able to be with him now during his recovery.

    We are so thankful for life, and we thank you for reminding us. Best wishes for you and your family during this rough time.

    ~ Camille Ackerman

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  32. My condolences to you and your family, David. Do what you need to do. We'll see you when you find time to come back.

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  33. Wow, 87, you were both so lucky she had such a long and wonderful life. No one will ever replace the place she took in your and the rest of your families lives. I send my condolences and wish you and your family well in this time of grieving. Take all the time you need and can to mourn, that never goes away, only changes. Your blog and all your wonderful audience will be here with open arms when you return.

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  34. God bless you and your family.

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  35. So sorry for your loss. I love your mother's humor in regards to the fact that life is just too short. Thank you for sharing.

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  36. David: Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. The grief that is so painful when we loose a friend of family member seems magnified and almost unbearable at the loss of a mother or father. I pray that our Lord Jesus will lead you during this period and ease your pain. You, LaDawn, and all your family are in my prayers.

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  37. David: Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. The grief that we feel when we loose a friend of family member seems magnified and almost unbearable when we loose a mother or father. I pray that our Lord Jesus will lead you during this period. You, LaDawn, and all of your family are in my prayers.

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  38. David,
    Thank you for sharing this with us.
    I am very sorry to hear of your loss and will pray that you and your family find some comfort during this very difficult time.

    Sincerely,

    Branden Michaux

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  39. David,
    I appreciate you sharing you loss with those of us in the blogosphere. This is a unique community in that we all fall into the category of both camera, and computer geeks.

    You have so inspired me to start my own blog and as you are no doubt aware it can be very cathartic to do a daily post. I hope you post today was in some way comforting to you knowing that many of your friends (known and unknown) would share your sorrow and extend prayers of comfort on you and your families behalf.

    Our prayers are with you and LaDawn.

    Doug Peek

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  40. David,

    So terribly sorry for your loss. Here's hoping you'll be holding onto everything wonderful about your mom during these incredibly tough times.

    Patrick

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  41. David:

    Please accept my sincere condolences at this most diffecult time. The grief and anguish each on suffers at the loss of friend or family members seems magnified to an almost unbarable level at the loss of a mother or father. I pray that our Lord Jesus will guide you, LaDawn, and all of your family during this period. You are in my prayers.

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  42. Dear David,

    Sorry to hear the news. There is not much to say at this point. Hope you will find comfort in that she had good life, which included raising a talented and generous son.

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  43. Dave - My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the God of all comfort be with you in your time of great loss and sorrow.

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  44. David, I am so very sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing this sensitive personal information with us.

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