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Date Uploaded: Dec 4, 2007

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Today I went to work with a heavy heart. One of my co-worker's son was shot and killed early Sunday morning. This experience has given me an attitude of gratitude and has made me realize how truly blessed I am. I hope that I will never take my loved ones for granted again. This is a picture of where I work but also of where he attended elementary school.



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12/13/2007 12:03:52 PM
I like the processing for an elementary school (I don't think it would work as well on a high school). The dark mood of the colors fits your story well, too.
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12/09/2007 07:17:11 PM
Theresa, this is a truly sad slice... My thoughts of courage go out to your friend's family. Thanks for sharing this with us: we all need to be reminded of being grateful from time to time...
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12/09/2007 02:54:45 AM
Theresa, what a heart breaking story. It certainly does make one realize what is important in life. The processing really lends itself to the sadness of such a story.
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12/08/2007 07:27:49 AM
So sorry to hear, Theresa. I think this was the same weekend that a Colonel I worked with the three years I was there shot and killed his girlfriend them himself (in San Antonio). The world is all to weird sometimes. I think this shot is a lovely tribute - I like the way it's dark, kinda sad. The posterization works well to convey a "preserved" kinda sense, too.
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12/06/2007 07:45:18 AM
This photograph takes on a whole new meaning when accompanied with the story. Perfect processing to match the emotion you are trying to evoke. May you take comfort that our thoughts are with you.
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12/05/2007 03:40:30 PM
So sorry to hear about your friend's son. So tragic.
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12/04/2007 11:55:11 PM
Sorry to hear about your friend's child.

Your processing fits your story perfectly.
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12/04/2007 10:04:17 PM
So sad for you, love and hugs from us here in Australia..... from Shez and pete
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12/04/2007 04:44:23 PM
I'm so sorry to hear of your friend's loss. Losing a child is an experience that is completely outside of my imagination.

Your photograph made my flash back to my old (1959) kindergarten report card; it looked just like this! Well, you know, different school and all. Very nice application of this technique.
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12/04/2007 10:38:28 AM
How sad! My thoughts and prayers are with you and the boy's family. Life can give us a hard kick sometimes! Thank you for your example of gratitude.
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12/04/2007 10:28:54 AM
Theresa, I'm so sorry to hear about this tragedy. Your co-worker's family won't have an easy time with this, especially around the holidays. My thoughts are with you, your colleagues and the victim's family, too.

Wonderful photo with great processing.
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12/04/2007 09:18:55 AM
wonderful story - So sad when tragedy strikes close to us. I appreciate the positive lesson learned and shared.
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12/04/2007 09:13:14 AM
Oh , Theresa, that is horrible & so sad...a big hug from me and yes thankful for our loved ones and all that is good in life....
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12/04/2007 08:54:48 AM
My thoughts & prayers are with you & the family, I couldn't imagine losing a child. It's too bad these sort of crimes are committed so often these days, I hope the one responsible gets what he deserves.
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