This story is simple. I attended the Texas Avenue Makers Fair in Shreveport, Louisiana last month and was drawn to Dottie Do’s Cupcake booth because of the awesome vintage camper that was its centerpiece. As it turns out, I didn’t get the greatest photo of the booth, but I did meet it’s owner, Kelly, and because I had a stack of Instagrams with me, I offered to let her choose one.
She ended up choosing the camel which is one of my most popular Instagrams.
Which turned our conversation to photography. Kelly is a psychiatric nurse practitioner who has a private practice and also works at Overton Brooks VA Medical Center. She had a photograph on her phone of herself and a Veteran she had helped, taken the week before he died. He had unknowingly suffered with PTSD for 35-40 yrs and her path had crossed his through her work at the VA. His symptoms were readily identified as PTSD and they agreed on a treatment protocol which would be tweaked over a period of several years. From what I understand, this changed his life.
When she tried to have the photograph printed she was told the quality was inferior and couldn’t be enlarged. I know a challenge when I see one and as soon as I looked at the image I knew I had to meet it.
If ever there was an expression of love, gratitude and devotion on a person’s face that exceeds what this Vet feels for this nurse, I’ve not experienced it.
When Kelly sees this photograph she tells me it means “Honor” to her.
What I see is a Vet who was saved by a caring and devoted person, deserving of great honor herself.
Kelly now has a hard copy of this photograph to frame, not just the one on her phone.
Lives converge for a reason.
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I love that picture! It does radiate love and gratitude! You did a great job. And the story warms my heart.
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Isn’t she wonderful? And I’m so thankful she let me share her story and the photograph!
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I am so touched, I am crying!
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Nurses make a difference in lives Cathy….thanks for being one of them!
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I don’t read all of your blogs (shame on me!!), but I was drawn to this one – maybe it’s the military connection. What a beautiful story. I am always in awe of your ability to capture not only a great picture, but the story behind it. Thanks for sharing your inspirations…….
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I’m glad you read this one Linda! I just love the way we are put places for a reason and this was definitely one of those times. It’s what I love about giving away my Instagrams…the conversations they start with people I would otherwise not have met or interacted with.
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A very heart warming story and fitting for the theme. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks for stopping by and reading Maria! And, for taking the time to comment. Lives are busy so I appreciate your time; it’s always good to connect with other bloggers.
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Great meeting you Julanne! What a kind write up!
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Thanks for letting me share your story Kelly!
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I just ran across this in my inbox this Christmas Eve morning. I don’t know how I missed it earlier but it was an excellent gift today. Our lives should converge with others in a meaningful way. Thanks for sharing Kelly’s story. What an excellent photo!
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Beautiful picture (s), great story. I missed this one, perhaps because of the busy season. So glad you could make the picture “work”. So much love there.
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