November 25, 2006
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True to Form
True to form, I will bring sad news with the best twist that I can.
I'm sadly realizing that my dad's dad is in his final days and hours. It was quick. He's 89 and the kind of person who was physically with it just as much as he was mentally with it. Then since his fall, his faculties have completely disintegrated. Tonight, he's breathing through an oxygen mask in the ICU instead of warming up his warm milk as part of his evening routine in his apartment. Hard to think that two months ago, he was just fine - going to Victoria's birthday party while I was gone and being perfectly capable of caring for himself.
It sucks. Please pray for him...especially that he would be comfortable and hopefully that he can move into the assisted living apartment. But at least that he would be comfortable no matter what.
To my knowledge, I've always tried to leave things positively on this site, so I want to share my newest, most favorite picture that I took with my new lens as I was walking on the sidewalk in Madison. This girl was zig-zagging down the street, and I picked up my camera with the 3+ lb. lens and snapped this picture as I panned it slowly. Really stunning.
Comments (12)
You don't have to be positive on your site Nick. We read it because you're honest. I hope the best for your granddad and the rest of your family.
The photo is amazing. You really have talent. I better buy prints while they're still reasonable. Remember me when you're famous. I'll be the guy at the back of the line saying, "Nick, Nick, remember me? We're best buddies remember? Hey, I'm Esther's brother, really, Nick...OK man I'll keep moving. No, I don't want a restraining order put on me. I just want to see Mr. Crawford, gosh."
ditto everything he ^^^ just said!! someday when you're rich and famous, just remember that one girl who brought you to flagstaff for 36 hours.
sorry about your grandad, sweetie
you got 24 1/2 good years with him, and this is just the inevitable part of life we all dread. Still, it aches, I know. *hugs*
in other news, i was watching a nature show last night, and this guy was shooting at yellowstone with a huge, HUGE telephoto. that thing probably weighed at LEAST 6-7 lbs, and he had the camera itself on this swiveling tripod mount, so he kept movin' that thing from side to side and up and down and all over the place. it was amazing. i almost gagged on my pumpkin cheesecake when i saw it. you woulda loved it.
and finally (since this wouldn't be a comment from me if it wasn't visible from space) ryc: whatchoo talkin' 'bout, the bluetooth doesn't work reliably?!?! says who?!!? i have NEVER had a problem with the Airport cards in the Macs I've used, which have been exactly two of the laptop variety
besides, while i do want wireless access, more important is the photoshop capability. but jason says i just need to get a new hard drive (solution to all my problems) and he'll give me a cracked version of photoshop AND illustrator. and then you can auction away 
i'm done, i promise.
Beautiful picture, man! I'll be praying for your grandpa's comfort.
That picture is phenominal. Really.
And you're grandpa will be in my prayers. I'm sorry this is rough right now.
yellowstone. the park. the landscape. no wildlife. so maybe it wasn't "telephoto," just REALLY impressive size-wise.
and i'll read your article when i have time. when was the other time i "did this with bluetooth"?? the steel trap fails me.
You get to a certain stage and then your life gets handed over to doctors and God. I pray that during that stage your Granddad will be comfortable and you'll all be comforted.
that stinks. life can change on a dime. praying God comforts you all.
how's the picture coming???
i'm so sorry. i saw you visited my site, and i'm so sorry to hear your news.
That photograph is truly stunning--so full of energy and life. It's not a positive addendum to your post--it's a reminder of the "life" side of life and death. I hope your grandfather is comforted and that he is able to live out his last days in as much dignity as possible.
ryc: hahahaha.... wow, interesting idea-- thanks for the link, it made me smile.
I lothe the thought of ever coming off as trite of flip, but I mean it when I say; I wish you all peace. You are yours, the warmth and comfort of each other and our God.
hahah thanks for the advice, but that's a total given. =)
I will be praying for you and your family, and that picture is great. Take it easy.