The challenge for today’s self-portrait is to be a picture of a gift I’ve given a friend. I actually feel quite stupid and self-conscious on this challenge—it seems gifts should be quiet, private and without fanfare. Yet I’ve come to know that each of Lelly’s self-portrait assignments that I’ve participated in has been a great learning experience. They have left a personal record for me and my posterity of the simple little details in life as well.
This week my heart took my SPT picture. I was visiting a friend in the rest home and had kneeled down next to her wheelchair. Our hands were intertwined on her lap as we visited. Hers was petite, worn and cool; mine was fleshy, warm and strong. It was not the time or place for a flash, a click or a pose. But my heart snapped the picture of two friends giving each other a gift.
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This is why I love you. You are an amazing woman.
What a beautiful snapshot. The details you shared make this beautiful for everyone.
Dear Jane,
You're the chick. 'Nuff said.
Love ya,
Heather
What a terrific "visual" snapshot into your heart! Love it!
How wonderful. Seriously, thanks for the image.
You reminded me of holding hands with my grandmother. Thanks.
awesome!
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an image came in my mind too- of holding hands with someone dear-
what a beautiful image you created
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Simply love this Jane.
"Hers was petite, worn and cool; mine was fleshy, warm and strong." An absolutely perfect portrait.
A poetic moment written with simple beautiful words...more than any photo could share. Thanks!
Beautiful!
I love pictures of hands and I have a beautiful on of yours in hers. Thank you for the gift.
I love you mom. Thank you for putting this memory down, so I won't forget it later. It reminds me not only of who you are, but what kind of person I'm striving to be.
:o) perfect portrait in my mind!
one of the best self portraits ive seen today, thank you..
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