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Jump for Joy

© Marta J. Baldwin

Jump for Joy

Uploaded: March 20, 2007 05:58:27

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Cole was a boy who loved life and lived it to the fullest. He was constantly in motion and most of the time I didn't know whether to be terrified or to revel in his athletic ability. I'm positive that Cole is teaching the angels some new moves in heaven.

Cole Richard Baldwin
March 31, 1994 - March 13, 2007


Comments

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic March 20, 2007

Nice capture of Cole. Love how you got him in the air. He is probably having a geat time with the angels. Maybe my son Justin is having fun being with him. My prayers are with you. #623714

Christy Nichols March 20, 2007

Marta, this is beautiful. So beautiful. P&PT to you. ((hugs)) #4073999

Marta J. Baldwin March 20, 2007

Thank you so much Kay and Christy and everyone who has extended their love and support to me.

Kay...It makes me smile to think that our boys could be getiing to know one another and playing in the sun. #4074262

March 20, 2007

What a beautiful creation. So sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you, as well. #4075416

ALLEN O. HOWARD March 20, 2007

Nicely done and presented Marta! #4075484

Marta J. Baldwin March 21, 2007

Thank you very much Deborah and Allen. #4076861

Nadine A. Lewis March 21, 2007

I'm really enjoying these photos of Cole. This one is GREAT! LOVE the bright colors & EXCELLENT PS work. Marta, you and your family are still in my prayers. I have asked my family, friends, & co-workers to pray as well. Hugs to you and yours, Nadine <>< #4077179

Marta J. Baldwin March 21, 2007

Thank you very much Nadine...I appreciate all the prayers I can get. We are a strong family and lucky to have a lot of support from all of our friends and family. #4077920

Carol Teal March 29, 2007

A great capture of Cole, Marta. And I smile thinking of all his antics on Earth and in heaven that are so typical of little boys. #4111058

Marta J. Baldwin March 30, 2007

Thank you so much Carol...Cole was only still when he was sleeping! #4111353

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett March 30, 2007

Wonderful summertime capture, Marta .. love that composition ... steve #4111713

Marta J. Baldwin March 30, 2007

Thank you Steve! I really appreciate your praise and support. #4111861

Graeme yew Chow April 04, 2007

Wonderful actions and great PS WORK, Marta. #4131105

Marta J. Baldwin April 05, 2007

My thanks to you Graeme! I really appreciate your comment. #4132984

Kenneth Mucke April 05, 2007

Whenever I think of your loss..it breaks my heart Marta...He reminds me sooo much of my son Christopher who is 5...I can not imagine life without him...This shot is really magincal...And I hope and pray he is just having a blast in heaven #4134793

Marta J. Baldwin April 05, 2007

Thank you Kenneth. I know it's hard to imagine. No parent wants to think about it. All I can say is let your kid be a kid. Do little things together. They add up to special memories that will last a lifetime. Live life with no regrets and realize that this life is merely a stepping stone to the next level.
Most sincerely...Marta #4135152

Mike D. Perez level-deluxe April 24, 2007

Congratulations on your Finalist selection, Marta! #4205094

Jayne Martin April 24, 2007

Marta, congratulations on your final!! Well deserved! #4205935

Nikki McDonald level-classic April 24, 2007

Oh my goodness, Marta--I cannot tell you how pleased I am for you. I have loved this photo of Cole in all its versions since the moment I saw it. So glad one was officially recognized. Cole would have loved this. Congratulations. #4206082

Tamera S. Phillips April 24, 2007

Yeah!! What a great finalist and tribute to your son Marta. Good luck in the next round. #4206374

Kenneth Mucke April 24, 2007

I am SO glad this made it as a finalist Marta...He would be so proud of his mom #4207002

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic April 24, 2007

Congratulations on your finalist, Marta. I'm so glad it made it to the finals. Hope to see it in the winners. I'm so happy for you. I know it means a lot to you. Wonderful memory for you. #4207829

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic April 25, 2007

Congratulations on this wonderful tribute to your son. So glad it made the finals. A definite winner! #4209285

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett April 25, 2007

Well Done, Marta ... Congratulations on your finalist ... Hurk #4209525

Carla Metzler April 25, 2007

Congratulations on this very special finalist, Marta! #4209591

Carol Teal April 25, 2007

Congrats Marta on this wonderful finalist! I know Cole is looking down and smiling! #4210354

Marta J. Baldwin April 25, 2007

My deepest thanks to you all!!! You words of comfort and support have meant a lot to me. I'm especially proud of this image...I think my son is jumping for joy as we speak! #4211397

Chua Wee Boo April 25, 2007

Congrats to you on this well deserved finalist,Marta! #4211498

Marta J. Baldwin April 25, 2007

Thank you Chua! #4213917

Jenny D April 28, 2007

First of all, I am so sorry for your loss! This image is very creative & beautiful! Wonderful dedication to your son too! #4224387

Marta J. Baldwin April 28, 2007

Thank you so much JD. It's hard having him gone but I'm glad to have lots of pics like this to remember him by. #4225407

Pamela Shane May 09, 2007

A beautiful remembrance of Cole, & congratulations Marta on this finalist - even though I'm just a tad
late!! :) #4263571

Marta J. Baldwin May 09, 2007

Thank you Pam! I'm so happy about this finalist...It really means a lot to me. No worries on your timing! #4263920

Holly Hitchcock June 18, 2007

Beautiful image...so full of life. What a wonderful tribute and treasured memory. God Bless! #4410741

Marta J. Baldwin June 19, 2007

Thank you so much for the wonderful comment Holly! #4412828

Sue L. Cullumber July 21, 2007

Marta - this has such a great aura around it! Looks like your son was having the time of his life - so sorry to hear about your loss. #4535645

Marta J. Baldwin July 21, 2007

Thank you very much Sue! Cole absolutely loved the water and we all had a great time on this trip to my mom's house in Wenatchee WA. #4535702

Stacey A. Quattlebaum July 27, 2007

His pictures make me smile, I can see how full of life he is by the expressions on his face. Thank God you have these photo's to hold onto and keep the memories alive. I lost my son a year and a half ago and don't know where I would be without the pictures of him to show to his little sister. You are in my prayers. Stay strong. ((biiiig hug)) #4568721

Marta J. Baldwin July 27, 2007

Thank you so much Stacey. Your gallery is awesome! You photograph children extremely well. I am so sorry for your loss. I can only imagine what it would be like to watch a child die from an illness. We are both very lucky to have images of our boys to help keep their memories alive. A big hug right back at ya! #4568938

Carolyn J. Connolly October 01, 2007

WOW, Marta - this is SUCH a fabulous image of Cole!! I really thought that I had already commented on it... Isn't it WONDERFUL that we have keepsakes like this of our young ones?

I can only IMAGINE how devastating Cole's sudden loss must have been for all your family...but having the support of SO many relatives AND friends (including those here on BP!) - A-N-D having all your BEAUTIFUL memories of him, too - must help somewhat, I guess... Marta, I am - and will be - thinking of you, and praying for you and your family...

I also send you MANY *congratulations* on your Finalist recognition for this image back in April - it was MOST deserved, and I'm sure the accolade made you VERY proud to be Cole's mother!! Keep up the GREAT work with your photography!! :o) #4869780

Marta J. Baldwin October 01, 2007

Thank you so very much Carolyn. I am incredibly proud to be Cole's mother and to have this image recognized amoung the finalists. Having many good memories and wonderful friends makes this time in my life a lot easier to take...Believe me! I really appreciate all the thoughts and prayers I can get. Thank you again for being a good friend! #4870501

Angela Azzinnaro November 29, 2007

I didn't realize that this one was a Finalist!!!! Belated CONGRATS Marta!!!! I LOVE this capture of Cole!!!!! #5147847

Marta J. Baldwin November 30, 2007

Thank you very much Angela. This is definately one of my personal favorites as well. I took so many shots on this day...I remember it well. It was about 80 F and we were in Wenatchee, WA at my Mom's house. I had just figured out how to get 'stop action' shots and Cole made a great subject by doing all these crazy flips and jumps off of the diving board into her pool. I thank God for that day. #5152279

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