Inspiring Photo: Shared Love #12889974

Shared Love

Uploaded: April 10, 2012 05:02:27

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My husband, Bob, was sharing a very special moment with Bailey, our Golden Retriever, during a morning walk at Hilton Head Island.

Bailey is a registered therapy dog and has literally brought smiles to hundreds of children and adults during visits to hospitals, nursing homes, and grade schools over the years.

In January, our 10-year-old pup was diagnosed with lymphoma, and has been going through a chemotherapy treatment protocol. He's in total remission, and is doing very well. He has taught us that every day is a gift.

Fiddled in the digital darkroom and added a few textures.

Category -- Catch All.

Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.67, ExposureTime: 1/4 seconds, Flash: fired, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 125, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 65.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 40D

Comments

John Rivera April 10, 2012

Great capture here Mary Beth! #1455629

Joy Rector April 10, 2012

perfect shot, well done #10083674

Dayna Cain April 10, 2012

What a beautifully captured moment Mary Beth. I bet Bob loved this! #10083690

Agnes Fegan April 10, 2012

A sweet capture! #10083704

Phyllis H. Burchett April 10, 2012

Awww, this is wonderful Mary Beth! #10083783

Terry Cervi April 10, 2012

I'm so happy to hear that your Baily is in remission, Mary Beth. How did he manage his chemo treatments? I sure wish him the best and this shot is just so precious. What a wonderful moment captured! Well done! #10083826

Stefania Barbier April 10, 2012

I am glad the puppy is well now... a special moment you captured! #10083875

Carolyn M. Fletcher April 10, 2012

Such great news that Bailey is doing well. This is a wonderful shot. Makes me cry. #10083888

Mary Beth Aiello April 10, 2012

Bailey is tolerating the chemo pretty well. He's now beginning the final of three cycles of chemo -- with an every other week schedule. He's in the home stretch. #10083893

Danny B. Head April 10, 2012

It's so good to hear that Bailey is doing so well. This is a great capture that I am sure you will hold on to forever. Give Bailey a special treat. My pups get a bowl of milk about three times per week.....spoiled rotten... :) #10083905

Mary Beth Aiello April 10, 2012

Danny -- I think we have the prize for spoiled. Since his taste buds are a bit wacky, I feel like a short-order cook. But I think the hard-boiled eggs hit the jackpot!!!!!!! #10083940

Robert R. Goodman April 10, 2012

Hi Mary Beth,So glad to hear Bailey is doing well.Beautiful capture!!!! #10084037

Tammy M. Anderson April 10, 2012

Such a good outcome for the wonderful story and capture, Mary Beth. Beautiful close-up #10084073

Katherine Kuhn April 10, 2012

Such a beautiful capture of your husband and dog -- you can see the love being exchanged between them. Glad Bailey is doing well with treatment. #10084505

Claudia Kuhn April 10, 2012

Wonderful tender moment you captured Mary Beth. So glad to hear that he's beating his cancer with the treatment. #10084601

R. J. Laudenbacher April 10, 2012

The love that is shared between the two of them leaves me speechless MB. The emotion is pouring from this capture and is priceless. So happy :) that Bailey is in remission and doing so well. Abber is doing the happy dance too! #10084602

Mary Beth Aiello April 10, 2012

Give Abber a special cookie. Bailey insists it's peanut butter. He loves it. And know that Abber will too. #10084652

David Phalen April 10, 2012

So sorry to hear about Bailey's health issue but thrilled that he is in total remission!! Didn't know Bailey was a Therapy Dog. God Bless him and you. I know how much comfort our dog at the time gave me in a couple of health issues I had. There's nothing better than having your dog jump up on your bed and snuggle up.

How's Bob doing? I remember when I was there in 2010 he was still in therapy. Hope he too is doing well.

Oh, the photo is magnificent!! The love they share is clear!! #10084681

Alex T. Mizuno April 10, 2012

Very touching image Mary Beth. I was even more touched after reading the story of Bailey. Good to know he is in remission. #10084838

Ellen Hodges April 11, 2012

Heartwarming and gorgeous image, Mary Beth!!! Glad to hear of the great progress with the illness, too!!! Super shot!! #10085363

Karen Slagle April 11, 2012

Outstanding work of art, Mary Beth. Animals have the magic touch and are a gift from God. This is a winner... #10085571

Avril Young April 12, 2012

this is a winner!! outstanding portrait!
So happy that your Bailey is doing well...and yes everyday is a gift...Beautiful Beautiful!!!!
may Bailey go from Strength to Strength!! #10086793

Pattie Smith April 14, 2012

Beautiful, beautiful capture and work! #10090238

Linda S. Smith April 15, 2012

So sweeet! Very glad every one is doing fine as well Mary Beth. You really know how to capture the moment & tell a story! WTG!!! #10091758

Millie A. Talarico May 25, 2012

Congratulations, Mary Beth!! #10150146

Danny B. Head May 25, 2012

I hope he is still doing well....and he gets the Grand Prize! #10150267

Mary Beth Aiello May 25, 2012

Bailey is very pleased, is wagging his tail, and thanks one and all. He remains in remission, and is a happy boy!!! #10150347

Ann Coates May 25, 2012

Absolutely beautiful, congratulations on your finalist and I hope this goes Gold. #10150374

Phyllis H. Burchett May 25, 2012

L O V E this Mary Beth, congrats. #10150814

R. J. Laudenbacher May 25, 2012

If I could fav this a thousand times I would do it MB. IT IS GOLD...with or without the badge. LOVE IT! #10150999

Michele Peterson May 25, 2012

Fabulous, Mary Beth, a wonderful portrait of friends, and a tender story. Congratulations on the finalist, it is well deserved! #10151116

Alex T. Mizuno May 25, 2012

Congratulations on this heart-warming Finalist Mary Beth!! #10151300

Stefania Barbier May 25, 2012

adorable... congratulations again Mary Beth! #10151405

Renee Doyle May 26, 2012

Wonderful heartwarming portrait! Congratulations Mary Beth! #10151779

Lyn Darlington May 26, 2012

Congrats on your finalist! Fantastic capture! #10151922

Dick Jenkins May 26, 2012

I love it Mary Beth. You have my vote. #10152046

Leslie McLain May 26, 2012

Congrats on a beautiful finalist, Mary Beth. #10152129

Carol Eade May 26, 2012

Gorgeous finalist, Mary Beth, congratulations! #10152607

Chris Budny May 26, 2012

A beautiful capture of them, Mary Beth; congratulations! #10152673

Linda L. Ruiz May 26, 2012

#10152703

Carla Capra Anderson May 26, 2012

What an amazing dog, Mary Beth.
Beautiful moment you captured here.
Congratulations on this wonderful Finalist. #10152929

Joannie Bertucci May 26, 2012

Can't help thinking of my Flash! This is one amazing image and a very heart warming story Mary Beth! May Bailey continue to work her magic for years to come! Congrats on your finalist! #10152978

JO ANN CLEVELAND May 26, 2012

Congratulations on your outstanding finalist Mary Beth, I love it, sooo sweet!

jo ann c. #10154078

Carol Flisak May 26, 2012

Love the composition, love the treatment, mary Beth! Huge congrats on your beautiful finalist! #10154236

David Phalen May 26, 2012

BIG Congrats on a fabulous Finalist!! #10154350

Lucy Abrao May 26, 2012

Congratulations, Mary Beth.
Lucy #10154429

Kathy Reeves May 27, 2012

Outstanding and touching image, Mary Beth. How wonderful that a dog who has given so much joy is getting a second chance. The treatment is perfect for the image. I so hope this wins big---it deserves it. #10155795

Lydia Williams May 27, 2012

Fantastic image...your added story touches my heart and soul...You captured this beautifully and as Kathy said, it deserves to win a gold...God Bless You and Bob, and especially Bailey and the many lives he has touched. #10156327

David M. Montero May 28, 2012

I love Golden Retrievers. So glad to hear he is doing well. Wonderful capture and congratulations on your finalist Mary Beth. #10156707

Boyd L. Alexander May 28, 2012

A wonderful, wonderful portrait! Congratulations on your well-deserved finalist Mary Beth! #10157046

Marilyn Cornwell May 29, 2012

A very sweet moment with a Congratulations! #10159907

Stephanie Frey May 30, 2012

How very sweet! Congratulations! #10160921

Dayna Cain May 31, 2012

Congrats Mary Beth on your finalist but it SHOULD HAVE GONE GOLD! Lol Re-Sub!! #10163236

Thomas E. Hinds May 31, 2012

This is absolutely beautiful, Mary Beth! Another stunning image from your amazing gallery! Big 'WOW' from me! And such a touching story about your ten year old pup, too! #10163558

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