My Oldest and My Youngest

[Gdad]

This picture just crushed me tonight. We lost our oldest daughter to meningitis 2 1/2 years ago. Today would have been her 10th birthday. Not posed- in fact my wife had to kick me and point to get me to take the shot.

EDIT - 10/17/07 - Thank you all and God Bless everyone who left a message or wished us well. I'm sorry but I had to take this down because reading all these messages is making me a mental case. I know that was not anyones intent but I am a basket case anyway- and I obsessed on this all day today. I left a link up for the picture in case you want to see it but I'm trying not to look at this thread again. Hope everyone understands- Thanks.

http://www.capturelifeinaction.com/photos/209177857-O.jpg

 

[Master Mason]

Jeff,

That is a great picture of the sadest thing I can think of. Happy birthday to your Angel

 

[ukcatfan]

Thank you for sharing. It is a very touching capture. I know this must be a very difficult day for you all. I did not know before now that our middle daughter is only four days younger than your oldest. We will keep your family in our thoughts.

Kevin

 

[scottishduffy]

Beautiful Picture.

Happy Birthday to Sydney

 

[lonegirl]

God bless them both

 

[Disneynut322]

What a precious picture! I'm praying for you and your family through this difficult time.

 

[Pixeldust Fairy]

Im so sorry for your loss. I pray that you have peace.

 

[SharonLowe]

Very sweet - sorry for your loss.

 

[NostalgicDad]

Thank you for sharing that beautiful capture. My thoughts are with you and your family. I pray for your strength.

 

[mikamah]

Such a beautiful picture. I'm so sorry for your loss.

 

[pixie dust 112]

I'll be thinking of you and your family today.

 

[Sha]

Continued prayers for your family as you pass this milestone. The picture is beautiful.

 

[DVC Jen]

The strength of your family amazes me. That is a very powerful and emotional photo.

Happy Birthday Sydney.

 

[fan1080]

Words can not describe the emotion of this photo.

It is a moving moment.

Very sorry for your loss.

 

[Miss Kelly]

 

[jann1033]

very emotional photo, nice job and to you and your family

 

[Jeanne B]

I'm speechless, this is an incredible photo which brought a tear to my eye. Thank you SO much for sharing this with all of us here and I'm so sorry for your loss.

Happy birthday to your precious daughter.

 

[Suburbanmom]

Again, thank you for sharing this photo and your story with us. It is a beautiful and loving portrait. My prayers are with you.

 

[klmall]

There is something sad but also very sweet and hopeful about this picture. Thanks for sharing your difficult time with us Jeff.

 

[AndrewWG]

Jeff,

That photo leaves me speechless. I cannot imagine your emotions right now. I'm so very sorry for your loss. Hang in there. I can't imagine how hard times like this must be on you and your family. You are in my family's thoughts and prayers.

Andy