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There is Always Hope

© Michelle Alton

There is Always Hope

Uploaded: May 23, 2012 03:57:32

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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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Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/640 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1000, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 25.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Jack Gaskin May 23, 2012

WONDERFUL URBAN PLANTER

Jack #1464635

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic May 23, 2012

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. #10146778

Monnie Ryan May 23, 2012

Terrific find, but certainly sad news. #10146870

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic May 23, 2012

What a terrific find and wonderful comp with such symbolic meaning of your sad news, Michelle. #10146904

Neal D. Hatcher May 23, 2012

Fantastic capture-So sorry about your sad news #10146971

frank w. degenhardt May 23, 2012

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. #10147023

Carol Quina level-classic May 23, 2012

Sorry about your friend, but you are right, there is always hope. Nice find on the planter. #10147194

Nikki McDonald level-classic May 23, 2012

A terrible disease, ALS. I lost my beautiful sister-in-law to it. My heart goes out to her and her family and friends. #10147331

Rony Sagy May 23, 2012

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. #10147792

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe May 24, 2012

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. #10148580

Patricia A. Casey level-deluxe May 25, 2012

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.. #10149573

David Phalen May 26, 2012

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. #10153194

Kathleen S. Young May 29, 2012

What a wonderful image to invite us all to live in hope and courage. Prayers for your friend and comfort for your heart, Michelle . . . #10158869

Joyce S. Court May 29, 2012

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. #10160214

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