Saturday, December 22, 2007

Photohunt - Light


Like a candle light, my mother-in-law has lighted up the lives of many..... right now that light is slowly extinguishing .......

On Wednesday night, my 92-year-old mother-in-law was rushed to the hospital. She suffered a stroke and is now bedridden.

She has been placed in a Geriatric Ward where you see the most depressing sight. The frail elderly patients look so helpless and miserable in their beds..... many have tubes sticking all over them. There is little cheer and every one just wants to go home........

I don't want to be in such a state. It is so painful ...... for the sick and their loved ones.




66 comments:

  1. Beautiful and what a great entry for this week!
    Here's mine for this week!
    Yen's Photo Hunt
    Happy Holidays!

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  2. The gift of light is unmeasurable. I do hope she gets better too. My prayer for her always. Take care too ECL. Merry X'mas!

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  3. Beautiful photograph. I am so sorry to hear about your mother in law. That's so hard to see a loved one in that situation. You and your family will be in my thoughts.

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  4. Sweetie...the light of my love, my mom, passed away late August..I feel for you, just know your mother in law is going to a better place! Thanks for visiting my hunt early

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  5. Loved the photo but sorry to hear about your MIL.

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  6. I agree with powerstwinb. Happy hunting.

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  7. HugsHugsHugs for ECL!

    I can only wish that your m-i-l is free from pain... :(

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  8. Sorry to hear about your mother-in-law. All the best.

    Merry Christmas.

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  9. Beautiful angel and I will be praying for you.

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  10. Beautiful photo. My prayers for your MIL.

    Happy Holidays!

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  11. I'm so sorry Eastcoast, about your mother-in-law and your husband and you. Hope your sorrow is shortlived and your mother-in-law finds peace and happiness.

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  12. I am so sorry to hear about your mother in law. And yes, it is such as sad place to be!
    I wish her well.
    Lovely candles!
    I LOVE candles and the light they emit!

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  13. Love that angel!
    Hope your mil recovers fast. Is this the result of being knocked down by those boys?

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  14. I'm sorry to hear about your MIL... I used to volunteer my time for the Geriatric ward for over 2 years and it is a sad place and I always tried my best to give them whatever I could in the way of smiles and hugs and an ear to their stories whenever they were feeling blue... I will say a prayer for you and your family.
    ~Michele~
    The Rocky Mountain Retreat

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  15. May the Light shine bright over us... Sad for your Mother-in-Law.. but like a candle, we will all burn out one day..

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  16. Sorry to hear about your mother-in-law... yeah I believe she is going to a better place. :)

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  17. great picture and what a memorable thing for you..merry xmas!

    mine is up: here.

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  18. I hope your MIL is feeling better now. A slow recovery i know and we will be praying for her. .for sure.

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  19. 92-year of age is remarkable. Hope your mother-in-law gets well soon.

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  20. Prayers and wishes are with ur MIL and ur family :) You take care of urself too!!

    p/s:yup!normal coke's my choice too..diet's coke for my "fat' hub! lol :P

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  21. Prayers and well wishes for your MIL and family. You gotta take care of urself too :P

    p/s: Normal coke's my choice too :) Diet coke's for my overweight hub :P

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  22. Sad to hear about this but do celebrate the fact that this resilient light has been glowing bright and warming the hearts of those around for 92 fulfilling years.

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  23. Absolutely beautiful. My prayers are with you and your mother-in-law. Wishing you a memorable Christmas.

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  24. I hope she doesn't suffer much. How amazing that she's lived to this old age. That is a hard place to be. I hope you all will receive comfort...

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  25. Beautiful angel... prayers for your MIL, and your own Mom, as well. Best wishes.

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  26. that is a very thoughtful post!

    i hope she will be fine soon.


    happy weekend! :)

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  27. The light in one's life.. makes life very fragile.

    Take care and a merry Christmas to you!

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  28. I'm sorry to hear about your mother-in-law. I'm sure what she needs the most right now is love, a powerful substance that conquers all. Hope she gets well soon.

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  29. Beautiful photo and post. I'm so sorry to hear about your mother-in-law. I worked in a nursing home for about two and a half years and it is so hard to see those sweet elderly people suffering. I will pray that the Lord will bring peace and healing into your hearts and lives.

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  30. Well ECL, that is a great photo for the theme, but I'm sorry to hear about your MIL. Whatever happens will be for the best, no matter what. She has lived a good life and been a light for you all, as you said. Take care and I hope you will be able to have some joy in your Christmas.
    Take care
    jmb

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  31. Great sentiment. I'm sorry to hear about your MIL... prayers for a suffer-less state for all.

    Merry Christmas

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  32. Very seasonlike picture. It is sad for you MIL that she is not allowed to go and for the others too.

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  33. ECL i am so sorry to hear this. just bring her her favorite foods and visit her often with her grandchildren.

    Bengbeng
    http://www.mylongkang.com

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  34. Sigh, this photo is very solemn n beautiful.

    But I hear you abt your mil... with tubes n such, they are sustained with nourishment, but not, life.

    My gma is in the same predicament..

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  35. I'm sorry your mother is so ill! :(

    My light pictures are up now too! :)

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  36. What a berautiful photo. I am so sorry to hear about your mother in law. She will be in my thoughts this christmas

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  37. Aww. it's too bad about your MIL. Hope her sufferings will go away soon.

    All the best to you and your family. Take care, ecl.

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  38. May good health be with her, you and your loved ones.

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  39. I hope your mother-in-law will be all right. Keep well and Merry Christmas.

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  40. I am so sorry to hear about your mother in law.

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  41. Hope your mother-in-law gets better soon. Merry Christmas!

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  42. ohhh i thought that is ur pic tooo :O
    angel is watching ur mother-inlaw!!
    hope she will get well.
    take care eastcoast chan!!

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  43. What är beautiful picture.
    Sorry to hear about your MIL.

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  44. Poignant post, beautiful picture. I hope she pulls through.

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  45. I'm so sorry that you have a love one in that state.
    I light and say prayer for your mother in law.

    My photo is up.

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  46. my prayers to your MIL for a speedy recovery, and to you and your loved ones during these difficult times. take care.

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  47. My thoughts are with your mother in law and those around her.

    Do not tire yourself out from all the running around. Do take care of yourself.

    God bless.

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  48. I'm very sorry to hear about your mother in law - I hope things get bettwe for her soon. That's a beautiful pic you've posted - take care.

    My PhotoHunt can be seen at Siani's Pot-Pourri.

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  49. Sorry, that should read 'better' not bettwe - just call me the typo queen!

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  50. I hope she gets all the comfort for this Christmas season. And I hope this Christmas is meaningful for her and all in her family.

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  51. It really sucks to get old and suffer the consequences of your body collapsing. Take care this Christmas.

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  52. Sorry to hear that, speedy recovery for your mother-in-law.

    A little prayer for her.

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  53. That's an amazing shot. Merry Christmas.

    And I will keep your Mother-In-Law in my prayers. Take care.

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  54. An excellent use of light in this picture.

    Sorry to hear about your mother in law, and hope you will be able to have a Happy Christmas.

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  55. Drop by to wish u Merry Christmas and Happy new Year gurl.

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  56. Will keep your mother-in-law in my prayers, you take care too you hear.

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  57. Beautiful photo, and I'm so sorry about your mother-in-law. You and your family are in my prayers. It's so hard to watch people we love get ill and be in the hospital.

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  58. Sooo sorry to hear about you MIL and I do agree with you; its said when they have to get bedridden in such places. Hope the best for her then!

    Then I will like to wish you A Wonderful Yuletide and as we say it in Norway: God Jul :-)

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  59. Sorry to hear about your MIL.
    Hope she'll get well soon.

    Merry Xmas and a happy start to 2008 yeah!

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  60. Sorry to hear about your MIL. Anyway, I'm dropping by to wish you & your family Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2008

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  61. eastcoastlife,
    It's a tough time for you there. I wish your in-laws will get well soon. You take care over there ok?

    Wish you a Merry X'mas and a great 2008 ahead. :)

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  62. I will pray for your dear ones. Wishing you and your family well. God bless.

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  63. Our hearts go to you and your family, ECL.

    Sincerely,
    Izel & Paddy

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