Beauty in Frailty by kareenking

Beauty in Frailty

I just finished composing a blog about a beautiful relationship that developed over a five-day period between me and a 91-year-old woman who lives with dementia. This photo makes me think of her.

If you have time, I invite you to read it at: http://www.thegoldenexperience.com/how-i-met-my-sunshine-a-memoir-on-connecting-with-an-individual-with-dementia/
Marvelous!
June 28th, 2014  
Kareen, thank you...for finding a way to reach Lily...for loving her enough to find that way...for touching people's hearts...for expressing it so provokingly in words and pictures. You are an angel.
June 28th, 2014  
@jenniferruge Thank you. :)
June 28th, 2014  
@mbemis Thanks so much for your kind words, Mannie. :)
June 28th, 2014  
Instant Fav, Outstanding shot.
June 28th, 2014  
wow, all that gold
June 28th, 2014  
Simply stunning
June 28th, 2014  
This is a brilliant shot. The placement of the tree on the left and the straightness of the horizon are well composed. Really well timed too. Will read the blog. a fav.
June 28th, 2014  
The shot is wonderful and your blog tells me why it reminds you of Lily
June 28th, 2014  
lovely image - such warmth
June 28th, 2014  
This is a perfect photo to match your blog. I really enjoyed both.
June 28th, 2014  
Gorgeous orange and composition. Beautiful!
June 28th, 2014  
This looks very African to me! Love it! Fav
June 28th, 2014  
I will need to take the time to rad this. Headed to the Hospital to see my dad for one of the last times...
June 28th, 2014  
Kareen your sunrise shots are amazing and I found your blog very moving indeed. Fav.
June 28th, 2014  
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That's a truly amazing sunrise! I'm looking forward to reading your blog.
June 28th, 2014  
Gorgeous image, plan to read the blog as I get time. Fav :-)
June 28th, 2014  
Gorgeous shot!
June 28th, 2014  
I thoroughly enjoyed reading your blog as well as looking at your lovely picture. You are a multi talented and special woman.
June 28th, 2014  
A beautiful sunset and I loved your blog about Lily; there is so much beauty in the golden closing of the day.
June 28th, 2014  
Kareen, you are eloquent not only with images but also words. I loved your story about Lily. What wonderful outreach you are doing!
June 28th, 2014  
Stunning photo and I read your blog; amazing! Happy to read about the story and lady behind the touching photo of the eye. I think you are an amazing talented and wonderful person! You make this world a better place!
June 28th, 2014  
A beautiful sunset. Your blog was amazing to read and you display such warmth and empathy to Lily. My mother has Alzeimers and has been in care for the last year and I have been so very impressed by the skill, professionalism, warmth and understanding from the people involved with her care. A very special group of wonderful people.
June 28th, 2014  
Your blog post was very touching. You are doing important work there. Love the photo as well.
June 29th, 2014  
Fav for the photo and the blog post. So touching.What a wonderful thing to do.
June 29th, 2014  
Beautiful sunset ever! FAV!
June 29th, 2014  
A beautiful sunset and an even more beautiful blog entry. You are a very kind, talented person. I'm happy 365 has brought us together!
June 29th, 2014  
Fantastic sunset! Wow...
June 29th, 2014  
Gorgeous shot, Kareen. Fav
June 29th, 2014  
Beautiful shot, and a beautiful story on your blog. You are amazing.
June 29th, 2014  
Your blog was so moving, and the photo makes sense in light of that -- as more than simply a beautiful scene. What an astonishing experience you've described.
June 29th, 2014  
Stunning colours. Fav
June 29th, 2014  
Fav the photo and the blog post. Thanks for sharing a reminder that there are so many ways to connect. Your talents and skill extend far beyond the photos we enjoy so much! Thank you!
June 29th, 2014  
Beautiful photo...beautiful blog about Lily...what a beautiful soul you are! thanks for sharing this beautiful experience. ;o)
June 29th, 2014  
Wonderful colours and silhouettes. Fav
June 29th, 2014  
@danette Thank you, Danette. I am very sorry to hear about your dad. I hope your last visit(s) have been meaningful. Bless you.
June 29th, 2014  
Your photo and story really touched me. It's wonderful that you do what you do! My Mom lives with me; I am fortunate in that she does not have dementia but is in relatively poor health and we're both aware of how short time can be. Thank you for sharing.
June 29th, 2014  
Fav. Very toughing. Beautiful writing. and a beautiful pic.
June 29th, 2014  
@nwpixelchick Thank you so much, Kim. And how wonderful that you are there for your Mom. Bless you!
June 30th, 2014  
@pyrrhula Thank you so much! :)
June 30th, 2014  
Beautiful. The metaphor of the glorious sunset beyond the dying trees is so strong.
June 30th, 2014  
@alleyalleyoh Thanks so much, Tony. :)
July 1st, 2014  
sensational sunrise....
July 2nd, 2014  
Stunning :)
July 3rd, 2014  
so beautiful who needs oceans when you have a prairie sunrise. fav
July 4th, 2014  
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Stunning!
July 5th, 2014  
So beautiful. Fav.
July 6th, 2014  
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