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09-AUG-2007

Challenge: B&W Portrait

JPS Hospital, Ft. Worth

I went to visit my good friend Cat in the hospital today at lunch. Considering that a week-and-a-half ago, she was in ICU after a head-on accident that claimed the lives of her husband and the driver of the car that hit them, she's looking pretty good. In fact, I think she's looking beautiful. My "30 minute lunch visit" turned into an hour-and-a-half visit, but she was glad for the company. She is frustrated with being stuck in the hospital, and she is ready to get into rehab and learn how to walk again so that she can move on with her life. Her determination and her spirit are an inspiration to me, and I treasure her friendship greatly.

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Canon PowerShot S50
1/60s f/2.8 at 7.1mm full exif

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Paige & Bobby 15-Aug-2007 18:46
Cat, you look beautiful! You are in our prayers constantly.
Bill Warren14-Aug-2007 19:29
Hard to believe she could be so together so soon--amazing.
MaritaBeth 14-Aug-2007 19:18
What a beautiful portrait of an amazing woman. An inspiration to us all, indeed! I look forward to visiting as soon as I get back to Texas!
Jan-Adette Rust 13-Aug-2007 12:39
Hello Pretty Lady! Looking Wonderful as Usual
Carolyn Rasmussen12-Aug-2007 19:44
Incredible story and image. Regards from us in Norway.
Azlin Ahmad11-Aug-2007 17:56
What a story! I wish her a speedy recovery, both emotionally and physically.
Will Denney11-Aug-2007 02:48
what a great smile from a very lucky lady! nicely done!
Sheila11-Aug-2007 02:28
All the best for your friend. At least she can still smile!
Leza Mesiah 11-Aug-2007 00:25
WOW! She looks great and kinda resembles WENDY, the hamburger girl, but prettier! God Bless Ya!
laine8210-Aug-2007 22:03
My best wishes to your friend...a strong lady !!
AmandaM 10-Aug-2007 16:14
OK... I'm crying at my desk now. THANK YOU for posting that. She is a wonderful person and I feel so badly that I have not gotten to visit her yet, but my husband has. Thanks so much! *HUG* -Manda
Janna Lewis 10-Aug-2007 14:24
She looks great. Thanks for posting this. I feel better about where she is and what's happening.
Guest 10-Aug-2007 13:48
That's our Cat. Beautiful capture! I hope the arrangements for Arlington come through so that I can get to her more often!
Guest 10-Aug-2007 13:39
she must be a strong lady....all the best to her.
Dave Wixx10-Aug-2007 12:42
What a terrible tale. The human spirit has an incredible way of bouncing back from the worse that life can throw at it. Nothing I can say will help but if this picture is anything to go by Cat you'll do fine with time.
Maaike Huizer10-Aug-2007 07:26
She looks gorgeous and strong. Wish her well.
Guest 10-Aug-2007 07:15
she is beautiful and still smiling, bravo.
Guest 10-Aug-2007 04:47
Wow.. and after all that she is still smiling! She will be up walking in no time I am sure. A fantastic capture.
Irene B 10-Aug-2007 04:06
Now that's the feisty redhead I know - what a great shot!
She looks incredible!...but then..she is.
Jim Larkin10-Aug-2007 04:04
The strength of some people is amazing. I don't know if I could ever smile again. I'll be thinking of her.
Guest 10-Aug-2007 03:56
She rocks! But we all know that- and this is a great picture. you've portrayed her spirit beautifully.
Deborah Lewis10-Aug-2007 02:23
OMG - my prayers are with Cat - what a beautiful woman!
Linda Willets10-Aug-2007 00:39
Sending prayers her way.. great portrait
Cindi Smith10-Aug-2007 00:11
I heard about that on the news! She does look beautiful to have been in such a horrible accident. My prayers and heart go out to her. Her strength and determination will get her through this and with good friends like you, she'll heal well!
Matt R 10-Aug-2007 00:10
There's that smile! She's looking lovely... I'm so glad she's such a fighter.
Ray :)09-Aug-2007 23:48
Such a wide smile from a lady who has suffered so much. She obviously has a strong spirit inside.
carolynne_w09-Aug-2007 23:26
Very nice. Tell her that people all over the world wish her well.
Stephen Ware09-Aug-2007 22:06
Excellent portrait, and I wish her a quick rehab and a future to look forward to.
Jola Dziubinska09-Aug-2007 22:05
She looks so cheerful in spite of the hospital, best to her. Very nice portrait.
Scott Browne09-Aug-2007 21:46
Beautiful.
Winter2709-Aug-2007 21:42
Wonderful portrait of our beautiful friend. VOTE
Faye White09-Aug-2007 21:28
oh my, god bless her!
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