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Morning Ritual

This is a photo of my late grandmother, taken in 1995. She was 91 years old
at the time. She had become very forgetful, and exhibited signs of Alzheimer's disease,
although never diagnosed. Thai's just say the person is "lost" and accept this as a natural
part of the aging process. However, right to the very end, she never forgot to go out there
every morning, and give her offerings to the monks that passed by.


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Simon Chandler04-Aug-2009 15:40
Excellent storytelling image. Memorable. v
Buba Jafarli30-Jun-2009 03:59
Lovely photo! Has a great Thai flavor!
Martha Albuquerque27-May-2009 16:37
Beautiful, Sam, V~
Jeff Real14-May-2009 01:34
It is hard to find words to describe the emotion. I guess that is why great photography is more powerful than words. ~V~
an nguyen13-May-2009 17:04
This one is an all time of my favorite for sure...so heart touching..
Sabine Stetson17-Feb-2009 00:35
such touching image.....
i dont think, she was totally "lost".....she still
remembered the basics....compassion....
v
Jim's Atavistic Visions10-Jun-2008 14:55
Like a painting! Simply beautiful! V!... Josefina
alfredo camba jr.23-Apr-2008 11:31
Beautiful story telling image. Very interesting capture and story. Vote!
XiaoBernard9928-Nov-2007 19:12
My mother today is 86 Y O.She is in hosptital not this reason.But in her hospital half of the people have this sickness.This picture and your text are stunnig .Next week I go to see her,I will think to you.
Matylda Lempel-Chareza Photography18-Nov-2007 09:46
nice story and shot
James Clarke18-Aug-2007 00:51
Insightful, thanks for sharing the personal photo and memories. +V
Leland Wong15-May-2007 09:06
goes to show that belief and continuity keeps the soul going.
Lee G12-May-2007 03:57
Excellent combination of story and image!
Kevin Chan04-May-2007 17:16
a very meaningful picture and story, thanks for the sharing
Latifa Messaoudi28-Apr-2007 06:30
nice scene !!!**
Tachi13-Mar-2006 04:18
Very interesting picture-story.
Tachi13-Mar-2006 04:17
Very interesting picture-story.
Tachi13-Mar-2006 04:15
Very interesting picture-story.
Ana Carloto O'Shea11-Jan-2006 18:35
The photo is very beautiful, but the story behind it is even better. Thanks for sharing this one Sammy. And congratulations too.