Comments on: 5 Minutes for Photography: Memories.

By: Heather

Heather — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 04:54:39 +0000

Wow. This is heart-wrenching and beautiful and sad and hopeful all rolled into one post. What fantastic photos to have to remember a man who was clearly remarkable.

By: Naomi

Naomi — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 00:25:46 +0000

I am so sorry to hear about your brother’s passing. What a tragedy, but you’re right about the pictures. It is so clear how loving your family is and what a beautiful wedding it was. I hope they give you and your loved ones some comfort now and in the future.

By: shaylan

shaylan — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 21:21:11 +0000

oh my heart just broke reading that. im so incredibly sorry for your loss. im so glad you guys got that chance to share time with him. whenever i look at pictures of my son with his great-grandfather who passed last september im always so grateful that we had the chance and that there will be pictures to show him someday.

thank you so much for sharing…

By: Janice

Janice — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:05:18 +0000

Carrie – I just can’t even imagine your pain. It is just too horrible.

What comfort your pictures must bring you. What a blessing that you have them!!!

Thank you for sharing this powerful, heartwrenching reminder for us to appreciate each fragile moment – and to reach more often for our cameras!

By: Mixedblessings89

Mixedblessings89 — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:26:36 +0000

http://greenlemons07.blogspot.com/2009/06/once-upon-time-year-later.html

Thank you.

By: Lawanda

Lawanda — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:55:23 +0000

Oh my. I am in tears for your loss, too. What a wonderful tribute you have given your loved one.

By: Andrea McMann

Andrea McMann — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:12:34 +0000

Oh Carrie, I’m so sorry!! My mother lost her brother at a very young age, in much the same circumstances, but she didn’t have the comfort of wonderful last memories and images of her brother.

I also recently got to see my grandma for the first time in a few years. I was so grateful to have that time with her and get some great pics with her and myself, and also my kids. Then just yesterday she had a stroke. At this point we don’t know if she’s going to recover or not, but I’m so glad to have those photos and memories!

By: Angie

Angie — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:43:13 +0000

Carrie, I am so sorry for you and your family’s loss. What a shame. Losing someone is never easy. Prayers and hugs to you and your family!

By: melanie

melanie — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:20:48 +0000

Carrie I am soooo sorry for your loss! Prayers and thoughts are with you.

I couldn’t agree with you more about taking more photos.

hugs!!

By: Amanda H

Amanda H — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:00:15 +0000

Carrie, thank you for sharing. So sorry for your loss. Just from the pictures, i can see how beautiful of a person he was. Thank you for the reminder.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:59:22 +0000

Carrie, thank you for sharing a very personal and vivid reminder of why our pictures are so valuable. Lots of hugs sent your way!

By: Angela at mommy bytes

Angela at mommy bytes — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:20:37 +0000

I’m so sorry for your loss, he sounds like an absolutely wonderful person. The photographs are beautiful and will be cherished for a long time.

By: Mixedblessings89

Mixedblessings89 — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:07:13 +0000

For the past 5 minutes, I’ve been trying to write a coherent comment, but I don’t think that will be possible… my fingers are shaking, and… I was trying to type out what it felt like a year after a similar tragedy haunted my family on my blog when I somehow got sidetracked to your blog… I’m so desperately sorry for your loss, dear, even though I don’t know you… so very sorry.. believe me, it will never be the same… and now I’m crying too… Thank you for sharing your story, it really made me feel like I’m not alone… Thank you, and may Landon rest in peace, love and in your memories forever.

By: Nina

Nina — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 05:03:32 +0000

Amen, amen, amen! It puts things into such perspective, doesn’t it? My brother died when I was pregnant. I have no pictures of him enjoying his neice. That was in 2001. It still feels so recent. You are so blessed to have these gorgeous, smiling photos, and the memory of a brother who was happy and talented and made you all so proud. Thank you for sharing your story. The photos are lovely.

By: Susan

Susan — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 04:53:14 +0000

Carrie, I am sooooo desperately sorry for your family’s loss. An accident like that is just such a brutal heartbreak.

But what a great way to look at your last weekend together. How wonderful that you have those photos.

You are so very right. And this is something that I’m so guilty of. I hate being in photos and I often think how selfish that is of me. One day my children will want to see photos of me, and there just aren’t as many as there should be.

And I’m often mad at myself that so many days go by without me taking photos of my girls. I’m so thankful that Janice takes as many photos as she does, since I don’t pick up my camera as often as I should.

Thank you so much for sharing this powerful and meaningful post with us here at 5 Minutes for Mom.

My thoughts and prayers are with your family.