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Chemo Day #1
Chemo Day #1
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Collection: The Joy of December 2008
Camera: Olympus E-500 EVOLT
Lens: Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 Zuiko Digital Zoom
Date: Dec 1, 2008
Galleries: Candid
Date Uploaded: Dec 2, 2008

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 Brought a little JOY to my MIL's first day of chemo. She's an awesome woman and I'm lucky she's a part of my life. She found out she has lung cancer and is now going thru some chemo in hopes that it will retard the growth of the disease. I think she looks pretty good right now and I hope that she will enjoy looking back at any photos I take of her during this phase of her life.

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 12/09/2008 01:37:03 PM
I'll be thinking of her and hoping all goes well! Great capture!
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 12/08/2008 05:20:35 PM
Hope she's bearing up well so far - she looks like she has the strength and determination to get through it.
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 12/07/2008 05:56:19 PM
I love that, under these difficult circumstances, she is holding on to JOY. I wish her the best of luck and much more joy.
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 12/04/2008 05:49:48 PM
My prayers are definitely with her. Lovely portrait, she will love it.
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 12/03/2008 06:01:50 PM
That's quite the look she has considering what she's going through. I love that twinkle in the JOY.
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 12/03/2008 02:36:15 PM
My prayers for a successful treatment & goodwishes too. JOY. Nicely done, simplely beautiful & clear as a bell. Love those eyes.
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 12/03/2008 11:15:19 AM
I hope everything goes well, and I look at this image and think 'Hope'. I love the little starburst in the middle of the JOY ornament, and agree with the others that it reminds me of a guardian angel. Best wishes to you both.
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 12/03/2008 04:32:01 AM
This is a lovely little way to bring positive thoughts and smiles to a tough battle ahead. A photo 'slice of life' that holds on to the idea & hope that both she and the family will be looking back upon with the thoughts "yeah, those were some trying times but with love, support, and family I made it here today". I really like the idea this strong lady is holding onto "Joy" with a smile that lights up her face. I hope that the chemo is a success.
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 12/02/2008 06:49:11 PM
Very, VERY nicely done. You've captured such dignity that is often lost during these hard times.
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 12/02/2008 02:44:07 PM
That is an intense thing to go through. She's a brave lady and you are a good DIL to be there for her. Love this shot - very emotional.
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 12/02/2008 01:45:04 PM
She will love this image. It really captures a moment of hope. I hope everything goes well.
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 12/02/2008 09:29:58 AM
I like the twinkling star as a sign of hope. She starts a heavy road. Please keep making photos of her, with or without posting here (and if you both have the energy). I'm very sure she will enjoy looking back. Best wishes!
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 12/02/2008 07:26:01 AM
Wonderfully done Michelle! Fingers & toes crossed for a successful treatment! And though I'm sure she loved the ornament, YOU were her joy for going with her and helping her deal with this!
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 12/02/2008 05:54:19 AM
I feel for your mil Michelle and hope the chemo is a success. It always amazes me when I see a smile from a person going through such a troubling time. Good to see she's surrounded by loving family.
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 12/02/2008 04:40:49 AM
Good luck to her, what a cute ornament you gave her.
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 12/02/2008 04:05:20 AM
AWWW. Sending love and thoughts her way. I love that she's holding the "joy" ornament.
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 12/01/2008 11:48:07 PM
Hope and prayers to your MIL...she has such a lovely expression on her face. A real gutsy effort too I might add...with what she's going through...I'm sure you'll get some beautiful photos to share with her. Look forward to seeing more.
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 12/01/2008 10:30:12 PM
That was my first thought to Roz, it looked like her guardian angel shining out of the word Joy. Can you give her a hug from all of us here Michele.
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 12/01/2008 10:27:56 PM
What a wonderful lady, please thank her for sharing this experience with us. : )
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 12/01/2008 10:22:56 PM
What a thoughtful thing for you to be doing :)
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 12/01/2008 09:29:57 PM
What a privilege to be able to photograph someone during such a personal experience - well done you!
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 12/01/2008 07:19:54 PM
hey michelle .. its an inspirational thing when someone is facing something so devastating and still has a smile on their face .. its a great shot .. love that little star .. somehow makes me think that her guardian angel is right there with her .. :)
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