Off topic: Checking In

indiegirl

I know I haven't been a part of this community for too long, but I feel at home here and miss you guys. My oldest daughter was admitted to the hospital last Tuesday night and I've been...ah... preoccupied with her care. She's going to be okay but we might be there another four days.

On the way to the ambulance, I grabbed my camera. This is a direct result from my participation in this forum and in this challenge. My outlook on the world has changed and I see the power in documenting both the beautiful and the scary, I see how I can tell my story in pictures in a new way. Not only that, I'm learning so much here that I was able to use some new techniques to capture what I was seeing more effectively.

Also, I instinctively knew we will need these images to process the events as a family. The daughter who is sick is also hard of hearing and sometimes has language issues. These images will enable her to connect her experience to something visual, I hope.

I want to thank you for inspiring my heart to take risks and look at the world with new eyes. Even if I never even place in this challenge, I've won.

Click to see her hospital images. Nothing is graphic.

Love,

Jesse

Elaine

Thank you for sharing your very touching and personal images. Many are down-right beautiful, despite the hospital setting. Your family is in my prayers. I hope your daughter is back to 100% herself very soon.
God bless,

saurora

Jesse first of all my prayers go out to you and your beautiful little girl.
I cannot imagine what you are going through! I hope the recovery is swift and complete and that she will be back to her normal self quickly. I imagine these have been a very long 4 days for both of you, and the rest of your family! The photos are absolutely stunning. You somehow have managed to capture some amazing shots in the middle of a crisis. I agree with you that these shots will be helpful in her being able to grasp what has happened to her. Bless your heart for being clear-headed enough to do this! My heart goes out to you.

God Bless you Both!
Susan

Greensquared

Jesse,

Thank you so much for sharing. As a mother of 2 young girls, I can only imagine what you are going through. My 1 year old had to have a CT scan last week (all is fine, thank God), and the few hours of worry alone had me totally wiped out.

You are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for the images. They truly do tell a story and are beautiful. You've captured this event in her life that is priceless by taking a scary situation and shown a positive side.

Emily

richtersl

Awwww...I'm so glad to see the smiles on your daughter's face after her ordeal. She has a lot of friends and family who love her so very much. I hope she recuperates quickly.

DavidTO

Wow, what a gallery, and what an amazing girl. She is brave.

You done good, Indiegirl. And not just with the pictures. Let us know what you need.

Lee Massey

Hi Jesse,

I truly hope that all is well. Nice photos, and I hope that your beautiful daughter has fully recovered.

Thanks for sharing,

Lee

Shay Stephens

Of course my best wishes go out to you and your daughter. But I must say your coverage of the event is fantastic!! You have captured the feelings, hurts, and triumphs. The photos are emotional. I feel like I was there. You have have given it all context and these will become an important record for both your family and others who view the photos.

I have seen professional coverage of like evnets and your photos could intermix with theirs without the viewer being aware of the change. Well done! I hope for a speedy recovery, and that you keep your camera at the ready!

denisegoldberg

Jesse -
Please add my wishes for a fast and complete recovery for your daughter to everyone else's.

I'm so glad you had the presence of mind to grab your camera on your way out of the house. What an amazing journal of your daughter's hospital stay! I'm sure that you will both be glad to have these photos.

--- Denise

Flyinggina

What a wonderful series of photographs, Jesse. Looking at them brought tears to my eyes but also smile to my face. What a spunky little girl you have. Spunky mother too!! It is wonderful news that your daughter is doing well. My very best wishes to you, your daughter and the rest of your famiy. Thank you for sharing. You are an inspiration.

Virginia

ziggy53

Jesse,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your daughter. I am hoping for the best and fastest and most complete recovery.

urbanaries

Simply amazing set of shots. I send big huge hugs to your adorable little girl and to you, who I'm sure really needs it after an ordeal such as this! Prayers for a speedy recovery....

WildWally

Although I do not know you , that is not without the abillity to wish your daughter a get-well status .
As far as your gallery , very good , very touching, and it let's others share in your daughters' direction of getting better .
Thank you so much for sharing your story , and I only wish the best for your daughter and yourself .
Being a father of 3 , I know what you must have been feeling in the ambulance . And for the strength to take pictures of the ordeal , major respect from me .
"Walt"

DJ-S1

So glad she will be okay! Great job on the essay, and on raising an awesome daughter!

rgbivens

As others have said our prayers are going out to your family right now.

Great captures...very emotional journey from ambulance ride to feeling of pain to high spirits with clowns to the prolonging feeling of more time recovering...

-Grant

douglas

Your gallery is trully very well done, the photos are great as well as the writing. It definately draws viewers in and gives a feeling of being there. My prayers go out to your daughter and family.

fmkjr

My thoughts and prayers to your daughter (and your family)
Excellent write-up and thank you for sharing. Please continue to post the pictures of her speedy recovery!


frank

Nikolai

Jesse,
my best wishes to you and fastest recovery to your daughter!

hawkeye978

Jesse,

I hope your daughter has a speedy recovery. The pictures are wonderful, thank you for sharing.

BistiArt

May God Protect Her

indiegirl wrote:

I know I haven't been a part of this community for too long, but I feel at home here and miss you guys.

Jesse

Jesse,

Your personal needs, feelings, and talents are becoming part of a growing legend; I know your camera brought much release to our community with your family's plight.

And, like you, taking the camera is becoming 2nd nature; sorry you don't feel you can create a photo, but it is abundantly clear from the responses I read that you have earned some very deeply heartfelt reactions.

OK, Jesse, remember - MacArthur said, "I shall return..."

which means IndieGirl is gonna be back as well, eh?

Tessa HD

Hi Jesse,

I too extend my best wishes to your daughter, you, and your family. I loved looking through your photos. You are capturing it all beautifully. I think it was wonderful for you to document this experience this way. Not only will it add to her feeling loved, I think it will also help her process all that she went through. I bet she'll appreciate seeing these years down the road. Thanks for sharing this.

Tessa

photogmomma

Your photos had me in tears. Seeing such a precious thing go through such a rough time must be incredibly hard.

You did a wonderful job capturing the emotions, the difficult time and the humor, as well.

I will be keeping your daughter in my heart for a quick recovery.

Thank you for sharing!

sunita

Lovely photos, Jesse! My heart goes out to your daughter and hope she recovers very soon. My best wishes to your family.

Sunita

anwmn1

Jesse-

Like everyone else I want to reach out and wish you and your family the very best during this time.
Your images and words are very powerfull.

Aaron

Stan

I, as everyone else here wish your daughter a speedy recovery and hope it is not too traumatic for you of the rest of your family.

The photos were surprisingly emotional.

Best wishes

Stan

David_S85

Jesse, what a moving series of photos! The one with the two hands brought tears. I hope all goes well with her recovery.

Skippy

indiegirl wrote:

I know I haven't been a part of this community for too long, but I feel at home here and miss you guys. My oldest daughter was admitted to the hospital last Tuesday night and I've been...ah... preoccupied with her care. She's going to be okay but we might be there another four days.

On the way to the ambulance, I grabbed my camera. This is a direct result from my participation in this forum and in this challenge. My outlook on the world has changed and I see the power in documenting both the beautiful and the scary, I see how I can tell my story in pictures in a new way. Not only that, I'm learning so much here that I was able to use some new techniques to capture what I was seeing more effectively.

Also, I instinctively knew we will need these images to process the events as a family. The daughter who is sick is also hard of hearing and sometimes has language issues. These images will enable her to connect her experience to something visual, I hope.

I want to thank you for inspiring my heart to take risks and look at the world with new eyes. Even if I never even place in this challenge, I've won.

Click to see her hospital images. Nothing is graphic.

Love,

Jesse

Wow Jesse what an emotional roller coaster ride for all of you
When kids get sick they often go down hill real fast.
I'm glad to hear your daughter is recovering and you can all breathe again.

She was braver than me that's for sure, ohhh I can work in a hospital, but not be a patient, no siree, I totally go to pieces at the thought of being a patient.

Your series is amazing, you photographed it like a documentary, only the difference was you took it through the eyes of a mother

An excellent record of an unpleasant event in your lives.
Thinking of you and your family, she'll be bouncing off the wall in no time .... Skippy
.

ian408

IndieG and IndieDaughter!

I hope all is going well and that you continue to improve. Get well soon!

It's kinda cool that your mom had a chance to take some pictures and
can share them with you when you feel better.

NanaMo

Jessie,

Our thoughts are with you and your family. We hope that your daughter is on her way to a full and complet recovery and soon home with the family.

Your documentation of the situation is both heart wrenching and heart warming when you see those smiles. She is a brave girl and you are a brave family.....that is the most difficult situation for parents...a sick child....happy for you it is only 2 more days.

You were so spot on when you said "I know I haven't been a part of this community for too long, but I feel at home here and miss you guys."...these responses show what a loving, caring community we all have here in Dgrin!!

Best wishes and our thoughts are with you,
Maureen

DaveK

Children are a wonderful gift from God and your daughter is most precious. Thank you for sharing these intimate moments through such beautiful images.

sherstone

Full of Emotion, Tears and Joy
My best wishes for you and your family,
and a speedy recovery.

Your documentation of the ordeal is downright amazing.

Thanks for sharing.