Re: End Of LIfe Photography: What If It's Your Do
[Re: Tucson Jim]
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07/09/09 04:16 AM
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Peggy Sue
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Jim, I am so sorry for your difficult time. I hope you realize that your pain is felt by many and that we wish it could be an easier time for you. Give hugs and kisses from us as we have gotten to know him though your writings and images. Hugs to you too.
Peggy Sue
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Re: End Of LIfe Photography: What If It's Your Do
[Re: psmith]
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07/09/09 09:50 AM
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Jim Garvie
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First of all, I just want to thank all of you for your kind words and, most of all, for caring. In all things in life, even the down times, there are things to smile about. I watch Rowdy and realize that he doesn't know he has cancer and so he doesn't feel sorry for himself. He doesn't feel as good as he has but it that doesn't mean he can't enjoy his life. This morning, he came in from his morning potty break and spent about 10 minutes exchanging ear licks with Cassidy who is in heat. Rowdy's pretty sure he's going to get lucky one more time and Cassidy, though she's Rowdy's daughter, would be more than willing. The old boy is still a stud. When she goes into standing heat, we'll have to make sure they are kept apart or he just might try to make some more rowdy puppies. And, speaking of rowdy puppies, we have a Rowdy kid staying with us this week. His name is Max and he's bigger than Sundance (honest). I'll take some pics of him later today to share because I think you'll enjoy them. BTW, his formal name is Beachwalker's Rowdy To The Max . Thanks to everyone for your comments. Jim
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Re: End Of LIfe Photography: What If It's Your Do
[Re: lucy]
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07/10/09 03:31 PM
07/10/09 03:31 PM
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James Morrissey
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Hi Jim,
I am sorry that Rowdy is ill. I hope that the time he has left is as pain-free as possible. I completely agree with you about how hard it is to photograph your loved one when it feels like the end. There are so many dynamics attached to the photo session that make it different than when you are photographing someone else's. The irony is that I am sure that much of your business, like mine, is made up of families where the pet is at the end of their life.
I was about to share my own experience with Four Legged James when he was sick, but I don't want to take the focus from Rowdy. To make a long story short, it is a hard job that you took on...one that I also struggled with when the rubber hit the road. As another thought, have you considered asking a colleague that you trust to try a session if it is too much emotionally?
James
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