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This picture is a dedication to my grandmother.

87 and suffering from Alzheimer's, in the last couple of months, my grandmother seems to have developed premonitions of her passing and as such has, on many occasions, called up one of her children asking that everyone go to her old age home to see her one last time as she "doesn't think she'll make it through the night."

It got me to thinking - what and how I would feel if I were in a real live situation facing imminent death...and what I would say.

My grandmother is very dear to me and this is the best way I know how to show it.

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Papafrezzo (Frédéric) 6 months ago

Discovered it through Phyllis post. What a gem, and really touching work. Glad I discovered it.

Kevin Ng Thank you so much Frederic - I'm glad you like it!

Codrin Lupei 1 year ago

A very good idea and an excellent execution, Kevin, I like it a lot!

Kevin Ng Thanks so much for your kind words Codrin - very much appreciated and I hope you are doing well!

Piet Flour 1 year ago

superb storytelling photography Kevin, wonderful BW presentation

Photonook 1 year ago

Very well performed! I can feel the situation.

I'm in the middle of a like situation. Taking care of my mother in law who is in bed and won't live very long (2 weeks, two months? No one can tell). We're taking care of her 24 hours per day. Luckily she is still at home and aware of everything.

Kevin Ng I feel for you Photonook and applaud your devotion to taking care of her at home. My grandmother is in an old age home because it is extremely difficult for her children to take care of her 24/7 as they work and the fear is that she could hurt herself during the times when she would be alone.

Alzheimer's is such a terrible illness - I visited her on Friday and we had the same conversation for several hours. I don't have the words to tell you how I felt after seeing her - it was emotionally numbing.

Thank you for your words, I really appreciate it.

Kevin

Photonook Hi Kevin. I feel fo you. Like you say, Alzheimer's is very, very difficult. I understand that it is virtually impossible to take care of her at home. Your grandmother is physically still their but "she", her mind, isn't.
We are thankful that we can still communicate and talk about the past ... and future.
Take care and stay strong!!!
Nanouk

Anders Å 1 year ago

Kevin, a very sincere and moving picture about a very difficult situation in life published at a time when many people have become highly aware of that life can end any time any day and must never be taken for granted.

Kevin Ng Some very very poignant words Anders - thank you!!

Vincent chung 1 year ago

Wow..such a good story image,great one!

Kevin Ng Thank you Vincent - I'm glad that the situation comes through so clearly.

Urayoan Miranda 1 year ago

Great one.

Kevin Ng Thank you

Alexander Gubin 1 year ago

Hats off, Kevin! Great tribute!

Kevin Ng Thank you Alexander - I can only hope that it is!

Jan Gravekamp 1 year ago

Great moving story, very well exposed, my mother in law is suffering the same disease, I know what it is about. Touching...

Kevin Ng Thank you so much Jan - I'm sorry to hear that you and your family are suffering through this illness as well. I know it is tough to remain strong in light of the situation....but we must!

Helle Lorenzen 1 year ago

Beautiful moment to capture in the memories anytime in the future....;-)

Kevin Ng Yes, I haven't shown it to my family as yet - I hope they will feel the same way! Thank you.

Helle Lorenzen I am sure they will and good luck to you.....;-)

Colmar Wocke 1 year ago

There's a whole story here!

Kevin Ng Colmar my friend - I have missed you here and I hope that it's because you are out there taking beautiful pics. Thank you very much!!

willem 1 year ago

Very touching, very emotional and shown in a beautiful way.....

Kevin Ng This one means a lot to me and I'm glad the feeling came through - thank you Willem.

Hotrats 1 year ago

touches my heart

Kevin Ng Nico - it's really good to hear from you. I hope you and your family are well and thank you!

mario grobenski - psychodaddy 1 year ago

Beautiful work Kevin,
cheers!

Kevin Ng Thank you very much Mario - I'm very glad you think so!

Peter Davidson 1 year ago

Very moving picture, with beautiful written words on the page. I survived a series of four heart attacks (that a remember, there were 11 in total) and I was convinced I was not going to survive. In a brief lucid moment between them, I was able to say goodbye. She has that gift of time, too. Many of use never get that chance, so it's precious.

Kevin Ng I guess the saying that when it's your time, it's your time is quite true. I'm glad that it hasn't been your time Peter and thank you for those words of wisdom.

Arek Rudyk 1 year ago

very good work

Kevin Ng Thank you Arek

Fadi Tarawneh 1 year ago

Wonderful mood Kevin, knew this was yours in screening, congrats.

Kevin Ng Thank you Fadi - and don't stop trying with those pics of your girlfriend. Your a lucky man to have such a beautiful model ready and available for your captures!!

Claudio Solera 1 year ago

Great work. Congrats! Ciao,Claudio.

Kevin Ng Grazie Claudio - so good to hear from you!!

Corrado Chiozzi 1 year ago

I know this illness so much, and I understand you. This image perfectly express the mood.
Corrado

Kevin Ng It is indeed a terrible illness and it breaks my heart each time I have to repeat my words to her again and again - thanks so much for your words and support!

Robert 1 year ago

WOW! Kevin this is so emotional! Fantastic! Robert

Kevin Ng Don't need to tell you what your words mean to me - thank you Robert!

barbara 1 year ago

thousand thoughts are on my mind, but i will say just one thing...
excellent, Kevin !

Kevin Ng I miss our talks barbie - I hope your doing well!! And, thank you!

fulviopellegrini 1 year ago

Great concept and story telling. Love the composition here, too
F.

Kevin Ng Thank you so much fulvio - it's good to see you active here again!

Kim Ayres 1 year ago

Very powerful, and a great photo Kevin

Kevin Ng From a man who gives us great words of advice - thank you!

ris 1 year ago

wonderful story and great picture!

Kevin Ng thank you ris - much appreciated!

Fulya Fercan 1 year ago

Kevin Ng :))

Ben Goossens 1 year ago

Great story telling and fine image:-)

Kevin Ng Coming from you that means a lot - thank you Ben

Christoph Hessel 1 year ago

This work is wonderful Kevin. Just touching.
Christoph

Kevin Ng I'm very pleased to hear from you Christoph - thank you!

Phyllis Clarke 1 year ago

Kevin - The idea of death - portrayed in a poignant way - realistic and yet poetic. A very touching homage for your grandmother also. May she be free of suffering. Congratulations. My best, Phyllis

Kevin Ng Your words are even more touching - thanks so much Phyllis!