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Anticipated Loss

By cmcnaught
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written 5/15/07 4:25 PM, published 5/16/07 9:55 AM
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In her many years, my Gramma has read the Bible 56 times. She's currently working on #57 with only a few books left.

If Gramma makes it to September 21, 2007, she'll be 100 years old. Last time I saw her, I couldn't believe how small and frail she had become. When she dies, it will be a loss I cannot put into words.

This is anticipated loss because for the first time, I'm not sure she'll live to see her 100th birthday. She's been ready to go home for years and I think God might finally be ready to call her home. Her prayers might be answered soon.

Gramma's Prayers


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  • Phantoms Wife
    •3
    5/15/07 4:31 PM
    I don't have words for how moving this image is. Every detail is perfect right down to the ridges on her fingernails. She must be a great source of faith and inspiration for you.

    - learning never ends

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  • kitzi
    •4
    5/15/07 4:46 PM
    Phantom's Wife said it all....heartwrenching.

    - ©kitzi

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  • bullshoalsview
    •4
    5/15/07 4:57 PM
    I hope she makes her 100'th and you are there to take the photo...... God Bless...

    - Run Bubba Run!

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  • Pablo57
    •5
    5/15/07 5:19 PM
    Beautiful photo

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  • Lidljo
    •5
    5/15/07 5:52 PM
    What a wonderful tribute and what a wonderfully dear lady.

    - Flowers are happiness...

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  • Penny
    •5
    5/15/07 6:19 PM
    I agree with all of the above! What a fantastic shot!! I love it.

    - Smile

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  • gaileyes
    •4
    5/15/07 8:42 PM
    i know exactly how you feel. my gram just turned 99 on april 22nd. we've had her for so long, i can't imagine life without her. beautiful portrait of gramma's hands. well done.

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  • msjudi
    •3
    5/15/07 11:08 PM
    beautiful capture.... blessings to you and your sweet grandmother....

    - Smile ; )

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  • boyhidingintree
    •4
    5/16/07 3:15 AM
    Fantastic shot and beautifully presented! I hope she lives to see her 100th birthday. Great theme post!

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  • Sopris
    •4
    5/16/07 3:42 AM
    Outstanding shot!!!!

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  • bugaboo
    •4
    5/16/07 4:34 AM
    Wow, very well done and powerful shot, your love and admiration is evident for this wonderful lady!

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  • cmcnaught
    •2
    5/16/07 4:37 AM
    Thank you all.

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  • enigmaticfaerie
    •4
    5/16/07 6:16 AM
    I agree with phantomswife. Very moving picture, stunning contrasts. Great job, and I hope she makes it to her 100th birthday.

    - Film-junkie: Back in 2008

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  • smalltown05
    •4
    5/16/07 8:40 AM
    Beautiful shot--very evocative.

    - blow.....hard

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  • The Phantom
    5/16/07 9:55 AM
    OK...to the front!!!!

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  • palofmine
    •3
    5/16/07 10:44 AM
    Exactly what Phamtoms Wife said. Very moving photo and post. Beautiful.

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  • TravLin Vicariously
    •2
    5/16/07 11:09 AM
    Terrific photo! Those hands tell such a story.

    - frustration

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  • RobinG
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    5/16/07 11:23 AM
    Beautiful, powerful shot. I agree with all the above comments. I hope she sees her 100th healthy and happy. My grandparents lived to be 94 & 95. Its a hard loss, but they were ready. That photo needs to be framed and on a wall for you and your family. :o)

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  • LchArm
    •1
    5/16/07 1:37 PM
    How incredible is that? Beautiful work. Hope to see gramma blowing out 100 candles Sept 21!

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  • Candice
    •4
    5/16/07 2:21 PM
    It's all been said! One of the best I've seen here!

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  • BEARPHOTO
    •3
    5/17/07 6:28 PM
    Wonderful image depicting the essence of your adored Gramma on her 57th journey. Her hands of wisdom holding her guiding light are priceless. You can be proud to have this woman in your life,and this will be a great year to go home to god. Please give her a most gentle Bear..hug.

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  • por mis ojos
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    5/18/07 4:08 PM
    This is an amazing shot... and the story makes it that much more moving... really... (i love hands because they tell stories of their owners, stories without words... and your gramma's hands.... wow... the stories they tell!!!) ~aP

    - just me

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