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Happy 89th Birthday!!!!
My Grandpa is on his death bed. He was diagnose with terminally ill cancer in September not really sure what type its just to a point of him passing on. He is slowly going and it makes me sad but I will continue to cherish every visit we have. Today we brought him some balloons in celebration of his birthday. He loved it and the note Elyse gave him.
On our way home Elyse was still writing him a note a few scribbles but it said, “Dear Grandpa I will miss you when you go to heaven…I love you”
Go visit the poeple you love as often as you can. I have some regrets but am moving thru it and making the time that I have now.
Diana reminded me that I did get some inspiration for my photos from this link Here (click on the left side of the photos to see them all).
These hands have worked many early mornings on the farm
…and this is a shot of his leg. He contracted Polio when he was 3, he didn’t receive his brace until he was 17 but it never stopped him from doing anything…he would drive and he continued to work on the farm.
Dianna - Very touching. I can’t remember the site, but I just watched a documentary from I think “Philip Toledo” Days with my father. Your photographs remind me so much of it. It makes me miss my grandfather. Blessings and prayers to you and yoru famimly.
Jason Crowther - He looks like a very nice man. I miss grandparents. All of mine have passed on years ago. That is neat that your kids could know him. Take care Jess
Carin - Your pictures are wonderful! Elyse’s note brings tears to my eyes~ Thanks for sharing them!
Dianna - Here’s the website that I was telling you about in the other comment… http://www.dayswithmyfather.com
Ashley Mae - Ok this post about made me cry, all 3 of my living Grandparents are also in the same situation. I love that you took his picture, that just inspired me. I need to take some of mine too, thanks for this post girly.
I love your work, I check your blog all the time. You are seriously talented my dear!
Amy Lindstrom - Wow Jess! I love that you did these. I am sure you will cherish them forever! The hands one made me cry. There is just something so strong about Grandpa’s hands. Thanks for motivating me to not let the moments pass!
dara - I love love love the first one. It brought tears to my eyes. What a touching tribute!
Vanessa - Both Beautiful and Touching…a nice reminder of cherishing the ones we love. I love how you can tell he has a wonderful life story through his eyes.
Tiffany - Oh Jess, these are so beautiful and have made me cry. My grandparents are getting so very frail in their old age and we are all so blessed they are still with us. I have been wanting to do a series of shots like these. Thank you for the inspiration. Best wishes to your grandfather and your family!