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The Father's Day After

Two years ago my mother passed away and my friend Donald and his wife Sondra were expecting their first child. They did what real friends do when you need support.  They made a 6 hour road trip to North Carolina for the funeral.  

On June 24, 2008 they had their first baby girl and I made the trip over to the hospital.  It wasn't 6 hours but the same love and support was in the ride, lol. Prior to entering the hospital I had no idea that mommy and the baby had minor complications.  When my wife and I arrived we checked in with Don and we were off to the childrens ICU.  At the time I didn't know that Don hadn't held his baby girl.  It was one of those times were I'm glad I brought my camera along.  It was a defining moment in our friendship.  I had the privilege of capturing the first time he held his daughter.  It also meant for us a rite of passage.  We share two of the most special moments in our lives.  He witnessed the day I laid my mother down to rest for the last time and I got to witness the first time he picked his daughter up.  That's what a friendship is all about.  

Congrats, Don Happy Father's Day Bro!       











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Dani said…
JJ that brought tears to my eyes..really. That is so special and your right it defines a rite of passage moment between the two of you. GREAT JOB!!!
Dani
June 26, 2008 at 9:33 AM
TINT- Thing's I've Noticed Today said…
That was awesome JJ....when I grow up I wanna be just like.......Jesus....Smiles.....that was great I love the Black and white shots....awesome work.... Cuzzin
June 27, 2008 at 6:52 AM
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