In memory of Terry.
posted on 16th of october, 2010
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Today I am celebrating my brother Terry's 58th birthday.
He died 3 years ago from Pancreatic cancer. He started reading the Bible and had found such peace that last summer.
As a child he loved to find caterpillars and butterflies in the meadow behind my parents house.
My kids get to visit there and run in the same meadow.
As an adult he became a biologist
He spent years in Guatemala studying finches
and fell in love with the country and people.
He taught at a University and earned his Doctorate there.
It is because of Terry that I was able to purchase my dslr camera and take the leap to join Dreamstime.
He believed that we should keep challenging ourselves, keep learning...keep growing.
So here I am, a 40 something mom of 7 learning about stock photography and thoroughly enjoying it.
Tomorrow marks my 2nd full year at Dreamstime. I have 436 sales and have made over $700.
Thanks for the opportunity Dreamstime!
And thank you Terry...I miss you.
Your little sis.
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Comments (14)
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Thank you Matewe for your kind words. From looking at pictures Guatemala does look like a beautiful country.
- posted by
Countrymama
on October 28, 2010 |
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A sad but at the same time a fair and beautiful story! And a good way to remember on someone. Thank you for using my image of guatemala to illustrate your blog! I love the country too.
- posted by
Matewe
on October 20, 2010 |
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Thank you Fultonsphoto, Laurasinelle and Veyron85 for your kind words. It makes sharing Terry's story a little easier.
- posted by
Countrymama
on October 19, 2010 |
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Very nice tribute. :-)
- posted by
Sobek85
on October 19, 2010 |
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Thanks for sharing your story, its a wonderful way to remember and keep alive his memory. I love your photos, its a great tribute for your brother.
- posted by
Laurasinelle
on October 18, 2010 |
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Sound like he achieved a lot in life, hats off to him and to you for remembering him in such a way :0)
- posted by
Fultonsphoto
on October 18, 2010 |
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Thanks everyone for the positive feedback. We celebrated Terry's birthday by taking a hike in the woods and playing in the fallen leaves. Terry lived life to the fullest as we also strive to do.
- posted by
Countrymama
on October 17, 2010 |
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Some people say that a s long as people keep remembering, people continue to be alive... As long as you and your family and friend remember Terry, he will be alive in all of you. So this blog is a great gift a tribute. Thanks for sharing this. Regards.
- posted by
Egomezta
on October 17, 2010 |
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A very sad, but positive, story - I am sure that Terry would be pleased to know that you are grasping life by the horns and facing the challenge of stock, not to mention bringing up SEVEN kids - pass on Terry's approach and story and they should do well....keep smiling!
- posted by
Melonstone
on October 17, 2010 |
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Sad story, but this is life! We have to do everything we can to keep the memory of those that have left this planet alive! This is a great way to do it!
Thank you for sharing this!
Good luck!
- posted by
Thanatonautii
on October 17, 2010 |
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A very sad story but at the same time very constructive. I looked at you portfolio and am impressed with your achievements in such a very short time scale. Your work is a great tribute to your brother. David.
- posted by
Davidwatmough
on October 17, 2010 |
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Thank you Koufax73 and Shopartgallerycom for your kind words...they are appreciated.
- posted by
Countrymama
on October 16, 2010 |
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This is touching...I'm sure he's watching you from above and he's very proud. You have wonderful shots!
- posted by
Shopartgallerycom
on October 16, 2010 |
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What a wonderful way to remember... I'm sure that your brother is proud of you.
- posted by
Koufax73
on October 16, 2010 |
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