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Klaus Priebe
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Changed my picture this week and this was very tough to do.
I can't help but think of the greatest sadness in my life was losing our daughter three years ago.
Not a day goes by where I don't think about her, pray and cry.
Cherish your children.
Please don't vote for my image here. I only have it here to try and show the emotion of what a loss of a child brings to a parent.






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Jul 22, 2011 at 10:41 PM
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Very nice Klaus, I love the soft tones here and the slight grimmace on her face.
Jul 22, 2011 at 11:13 PM
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Lovely piece Klaus. It invokes much feeling.
Jul 24, 2011 at 07:00 PM
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Oh, my!! The fish aren't biting. Now, that is sad.
Jul 24, 2011 at 08:41 PM
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Wonderfully artistic vision and composition.

Is she sad because she needs a pillow. Just kidding.
Jul 24, 2011 at 10:23 PM
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Man this one really hits me...so Gauguin-like it is amazing, and it does so without color. It is so damn centered too...don't really care what the assignment is, this is an extremely strong image! Great one Klaus.
Jul 26, 2011 at 10:44 AM
Klaus Priebe
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James Markus wrote:
Man this one really hits me...so Gauguin-like it is amazing, and it does so without color. It is so damn centered too...don't really care what the assignment is, this is an extremely strong image! Great one Klaus.


Thanks so much James and you are much too kind.
Jul 26, 2011 at 01:50 PM
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Hi Klaus,

Your loss is still forefront on your mind showing just how much your daughter meant to you. I assume that piece you are holding is some of her art. She is still very much alive in you and there will be much joy when you two reunite. I am praying for you right now that you will have peace going forward as she certainly would've wanted that for her beloved father. I too have a special bond with my daughter and she is often a model for weekly assignments including this week's shoot. I will take your advice to heart and cherish her even more after being reminded of your painful experience.
Jul 26, 2011 at 03:41 PM
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Klaus I know how tough it is for you to share your loss, the emotion in your face says it all. Sorry for your loss. Barbara
Jul 26, 2011 at 03:41 PM
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Klaus, we lost our son, aged just 39, on 28th April 2010. I've been unable to comment on some of the entries this week but I just had to commend you for sharing a very private moment. I think of our son every day and I too shed tears but the love I have for him will never die.


Jul 26, 2011 at 05:32 PM
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I felt myself welling up just looking at this photo. My heart goes out to those of you who have lost a son/daughter, I can't begin to imagine how it would feel to lose one of my kids... the thought alone terrifies me.

Thank you for sharing this, it is especially meaningful with recent events in Norway.
Jul 26, 2011 at 07:12 PM
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Dear friend, Klaus,

I've been wanting to start posting to the WA again and thought to do something similar for this week's assignment but didn't have the heart for it. It's been nearly five years since my precious Antal passed suddenly and not a day has yet gone by without tears. No one but a parent who has been through such an ordeal can fully understand and I pray daily that you and I NOT be understood, since it means yet another parent mourning the loss of precious child. Your courage speaks for all of us forced to join the same lousy club. Maybe next week's assignment will be more to my liking. I do know, though, that our dear children in Spirit continue to be near us and to inspire us to greater depths in our art.

Fond regards,

Endre
Jul 26, 2011 at 07:59 PM
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Dear Pete,

My heart goes out to you. My deepest condolences on your profound loss.

Warm regards,

Endre

Pete A wrote:
Klaus, we lost our son, aged just 39, on 28th April 2010. I've been unable to comment on some of the entries this week but I just had to commend you for sharing a very private moment. I think of our son every day and I too shed tears but the love I have for him will never die.



Jul 26, 2011 at 08:01 PM
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Always sad when loosing someone you love, Im sure she loved you more than anyone but you could understand.

Norm
Jul 26, 2011 at 08:18 PM
Klaus Priebe
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Thank you all so much for the thoughts and prayers. Its one day at a time.

Pete A wrote:
Klaus, we lost our son, aged just 39, on 28th April 2010. I've been unable to comment on some of the entries this week but I just had to commend you for sharing a very private moment. I think of our son every day and I too shed tears but the love I have for him will never die.

Pete,
I am so sorry to hear about your son and our prayers go out to you and your family.
We have the good memories of our children and thats what we have to hold on to.
They are still with us in spirit.


Jul 26, 2011 at 09:15 PM
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Strad wrote:
Dear friend, Klaus,

I've been wanting to start posting to the WA again and thought to do something similar for this week's assignment but didn't have the heart for it. It's been nearly five years since my precious Antal passed suddenly and not a day has yet gone by without tears. No one but a parent who has been through such an ordeal can fully understand and I pray daily that you and I NOT be understood, since it means yet another parent mourning the loss of precious child. Your courage speaks for all of us forced to join the same...Show more →


Endre,
This was so very hard to do but I felt it may be a good step in the healing process for me.
Like you, there is not a day that goes by without the thoughts and tears from the loss of our child.
I would never wish this horrible pain on anyone.
I hope you do get back in here and start posting some of your beautiful work.
It might be a good thing. I really think it has helped me.
Sarah loved clouds and sunsets. When I go out and shoot them I can feel her there with me enjoying the beauty. It may sound strange but I do believe she has been guiding me so to speak when I go out and shoot and giving me another "vision".
Take care my friend and I will email you.
Jul 26, 2011 at 09:38 PM
Klaus Priebe
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Hightraxx wrote:
Always sad when loosing someone you love, Im sure she loved you more than anyone but you could understand.

Norm

Norm,
Thanks and I know she did.


Jul 26, 2011 at 09:40 PM
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The WA and MA have been healing for me. There are lots of griefs in this life, and any special place that allows us to re-claim a love for life - can only lead to mended hearts. Yeah, there will be scars...but I want more than to survive...I want to live. My hearts desire would be that those in pain would find relief.

Peace
Jim

PS..The reason this is one of the special places I know - is because of the people here.
Jul 26, 2011 at 09:52 PM
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Klaus, I am so sorry for your loss. I can only imagine what the feelings are. I pray you find peace in your heart..God speed my friend.
Carolyn
Jul 27, 2011 at 07:09 AM
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I know your pain. I don't have to imagine! It's been 48 years for us, and the pain is still there, but I can say time does soften the edge a bit.
Jul 27, 2011 at 03:54 PM
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