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There is Always Hope


 

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There is Always Hope

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I woke up this morning to an email from a friend who had just been diagnosed with ALS--Lou Gehrig's Disease.
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My head is reeling and my heart is still sinking.
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She is actually a long-time close friend of a friend and we have never actually met. But I immediately "connected" with her--we have an amazing array of people, places, and "things" in common.
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Her story, even up to this point, is unbelievably horrific and her life fascinating--the stuff of SEVERAL (unwritten) novels, as only she could write. Her talent is endless, so I hope she writes like crazy while she CAN!
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I found this almost symbolic planter in a hidden alley way in Kensington, Philadelphia, while on a news photography assignment.
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Michelle Alton

  
 
 

Jack Gaskin 		 

WONDERFUL URBAN PLANTER

Jack


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May 23, 2012

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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Carolyn M. Fletcher's Gallery 		  Wow, what an awful thing to wake up to. I've seen what that disease can do. Cotton's nephew had it. So sorry for your friend.


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May 23, 2012

 

Monnie Ryan 		  Terrific find, but certainly sad news.


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May 23, 2012

 
- R. J. Laudenbacher

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R. J. Laudenbacher's Gallery 		  What a terrific find and wonderful comp with such symbolic meaning of your sad news, Michelle.


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May 23, 2012

 

Neal D. Hatcher 		  Fantastic capture-So sorry about your sad news


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May 23, 2012

 

frank w. degenhardt 		  So sorry to hear about your friend. Sadly, to many of us know the pain you are having, so our hearts reach out to yours.
This picture does give the idea of hope a reality. Perhaps a little water from that hose will bring that bush back to life.
Sad and moving my friend.


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May 23, 2012

 
- Carol Quina

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Carol Quina's Gallery 		  Sorry about your friend, but you are right, there is always hope. Nice find on the planter.


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May 23, 2012

 
- Nikki McDonald

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Nikki McDonald's Gallery 		  A terrible disease, ALS. I lost my beautiful sister-in-law to it. My heart goes out to her and her family and friends.


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May 23, 2012

 

Rony Sagy 		  What a sad story and an amazing story telling image, Michelle. Hope your friend has plenty of productive time to enjoy her talents, friends and life.


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May 23, 2012

 
countryimpressions.net - Tammy M. Anderson

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Tammy M. Anderson's Gallery 		  My prayers are with your friend. My Dad died with ALS in 1991, so I know what ALS can do first hand. I always cringe when I hear someone has been diagnosed with this disease. Great story telling capture.


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May 24, 2012

 
patriciacasey.com - Patricia A. Casey

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Patricia A. Casey's Gallery 		  As always Michelle, your photos are so wonderful.....and your captions and stories with them are heartwarming and heartbreaking....I send you both my very warmest wishes....we're all connected....in so many ways...if we only come to truly realize that...Hugs across the internet..


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May 25, 2012

 

David Phalen 		  Don't know about ALS but do know about life threatening disease. Attitude counts and you can never give up!! Can't tell when a discovery will provide relief or slow down the disease. Gos bless her.


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May 26, 2012

 

Kathleen S. Young 		  What a wonderful image to invite us all to live in hope and courage. Prayers for your friend and comfort for your heart, Michelle . . .


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May 29, 2012

 

Joyce S. Court 		  My heart is saddened with your friend's diagnosis. My husband died with ALS in 2009. I along with Tammy cringe when I hear someone is facing this disease. Prayers for you and both of your friends.


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May 29, 2012

 
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