Updating Posts with Pictures
I asked my dad to be the unofficial photographer for this experience and only recently got a hold of the pictures he’s taken with his camera. (Thanks Dad) since there wasn’t anyone in any sort of position to post the pictures online, I’m now "going back in time" and adding pictures to some of the posts so that readers can have a visual of what things have been like.During my first surgery I had a friend from church who was a photojournalism major at ASU. I was talking to her in the hall and wanted to see if there was any way she would be willing to tag along for the ride and take pictures for my blogging experience back then. She did a tremendous job and I hope it benefitted her (especially when it came to her studies). It certainly helped me and that’s why I’m doing it again.
Seriously, to anyone who is about to experience something like this, don’t hesitate to get a friend or family member involved. Even if you never want people to see the pictures, at least you will have a photo-journal of your progress. It’s rather theraputic in my opinion. The best part about it is the inexpensive nature of digital photography. You can take MANY more pictures than you possibly will use for public release. Keep the ones that you remember and welcome the most for your recovery and the leak only the ones you want online.
As far as a really huge media-centric approach to brain surgery is concerned,…head on over to this website. It’s a bona-fide film maker who documented his brain surgery to help correct symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease. The website will speak for itself but its main highlight is the media approach and the humanism added to the "story" unfolding. Along with some really cool technology and a very cooperative medical staff, his production is very well done in my humble opinion. Go on and have a look!
February 28th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
Jeff,
It sounds like you are making steady – and remarkable – progress! With the weather as gorgeous as it can be, getting out on your bike will be a terrific treat for you. We sure miss you at the CTL. Your absence has caused a BIG hole for us all! You are in our prayers.
Peggy
February 28th, 2009 at 5:44 pm
Thanks, Peggy. I’m hoping for a return to work soon. I certainly appreciate the support and prayers of everyone. I know you all will be okay without me in the meantime.
March 6th, 2009 at 11:02 pm
Hello Jeff, thanks to Face Book I found out that you are in the hospital. You are on my prayer list, bald or not bald, girls like you, even the “old” girls. A winner never quits and a quitter never wins, You are a winner, we all know that. I was a bit confused and it took me back several years when you first confronted your medical problems. But then I looked at the date and voila, it is now.
Get better soon, the world needs you, your family and friends and your Church do, CTL of course, but I, too. Who is going to fix my parallel desk computers?
God Bless and Protect you
Love
Annemarie
March 8th, 2009 at 9:15 am
@Annemarie, I’m not in the hospital anymore (for now), but am grateful for you finding me and encouraging me with your comment!
March 21st, 2009 at 1:05 pm
Hi again, sorry I responded so late, was “under the weather” for a while. When would you have time to give me a lesson on my Easy Share 5300 Kodak photo printing?
Hope to see you soon, Jeff and I hope those lines (late ones) meet you in good spirits.
Love
Annemarie