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The Boy With The Golden Heart
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Sharon Seaward |
I'm so sorry for your loss! There is so much feeling in this photo, it's wonderful. You are very talented!! I can only imagine the pain, I hope this creative outlet helps ease your sorrow.
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Pamela Shane |
Wow Marta!! This is such a moving image I think I'm speechless. One can see the love that went into this - a glorious tribute to your beloved Cole. We will see this again!! Take good care. :)
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- Kay E. Mahoney Contact Kay E. Mahoney Kay E. Mahoney's Gallery |
Beautiful image for Cole, Marta. I'll be praying that the young boy that recived his heart will be ok and it will go on for many many years to come. It's such a wonderful thing to know that others will live on. I know from when my son was killed in a car wreck 7 yrs ago beacause he was also a donor. It makes me happy to think that maybe Justin and Cole are together getting to know each other. May God bless you and your family. Don't ever stop putting things on for Cole. We have all of those memories of them that no one can ever take from us.
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Marta J. Baldwin |
Thank you so much Sharon, Pam and Kay! I really did put a lot of thought into this one and I really appreciate all your words of support. Kay-I'm sure the boy's are playing around like boys do and remembering us as we do them. Take care!
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- Nikki McDonald Contact Nikki McDonald Nikki McDonald's Gallery |
Beautiful, moving image and dedication. I think of you and your family often, Marta. I don't know how you achieved all the golden effects you did here--especially that glimmer on the heart itself--but the result is glorious to behold. This looks like a carving and it's certainly perfect for your purpose here--was it carved with the gift of life that a transplant is in mind?
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Marta J. Baldwin |
Hi Nikki...Thank you for the wonderful compliments! I took a carved, wooden statue of a little boy holding a golden heart and placed it on a metallic gold gift bag in natural light. I cropped the image and used a watercolor filter on it in Comcast Photo Center. I don't think the statue was made with organ donation in mind but it was perfect for what I wanted to do. It was a gift from my mother's cousin who also lost a son several years ago.
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- Robert K. Bemus Contact Robert K. Bemus Robert K. Bemus's Gallery |
A powerful image created from much pain and much love...thank you for reminding us that even through death there can yet be life and hope...God bless you...
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Marta J. Baldwin |
Thank you so much for your comment Robert...I truly feel that our decision to donate Cole's organs was the right thing to do and that it has given us something positive to hold on to.
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Kristi A. Howson |
A wonderful image to portray your emotions Marta. I could feel the strong emotion here before I even read your caption. I'm so sorry for your loss but glad you can find from relief in your decision to donate his organs and give other's a life they might not otherwise have.
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Renee Doyle |
I have thought of you and your family often Marta and hope that each day brings a little more peace to you. This is a gorgeous tribute to your son ..... and the most amazing gift to be ever given. Our thoughts, prayers and good wishes are with you.
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Nadine A. Lewis |
I too think of you & your family often, Marta. This image is FANTASTIC & PERFECT for the MT!!! LOVE the dedication to Cole. I will join you in praying that's Cole's heart will beat for a very long time. <><
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Marta J. Baldwin |
My deepest thanks to Kristi, Renee and Nadine. I really appreciate your compliments and your thoughts and prayers.
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Jamie Thomas |
Marta may God bless you and give you strength. I love and admire that you are using your obvious talent to share Cole with us all. An abolutely beautiful moment you have here.... Thank you Marta for sharing ~ Jamie
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Melissa G. Meiselman |
Marta, I am so sad for your loss and admire you greatly for your ability to create in the face of such sorrow. I really do not know whether I could carry on the way you have. This is a wonderful image created as both a memorial for Cole and dedication to the fourteen boy whose life was saved by Cole's gift.
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Marta J. Baldwin |
Thank you so much for the wonderful compliments Melissa! It has been an extremely difficult time for me but creating images and posting photos for Cole makes me feel like I am honoring him for being such a wonderful person and for giving the gift of life to those in need.
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Marta J. Baldwin |
Thank you very much Jamie! I'm really sorry I didn't see your comment above Melissa's. I really appreciate your kind words of support!
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