Except when he's not. All of the god-believers who've had ALS have died. Your god did nothing, and there's a good reason for that - he doesn't exist, just like all of the other thousands of gods man has invented, they are imaginary, including the ridiculous Abrahamic god of the desert. I've spent my life on this topic, so discussing it with me is like randomly picking a fight with some guy in an alley, and then it turns out to be Bruce Lee. You'd get beaten up so bad you'd regret it.
If prayer worked, amputees would grow limbs.
I fully recognize and appreciate the care, concern and empathy that might come with various comments peppered with supernatural, religious bullshit, and I usually just leave it alone, but simply spewing your own religious nonsense and stating that "god is faithful" is rude at least, and bad form at best. It always amazes me that theists feel it's ok to do that.
I've only been here a short time and have enjoyed the images you've posted in that time immensely! You are clearly patient, talented, skilled and have a love for your subjects. I have NO idea what I'd do if I received such a diagnosis but I hope for you that you're able to give as much of that love and patience to yourself as possible.
Colin - so sorry to hear of your diagnosis. Your images in this thread and others has given me something to aspire to. Hoping that you'll decide to continue with taking pictures to bring you some joy.
For many years your photo artistry has been a great pleasure to see. Such superb work
can only be produced by someone who truly loves it, so I hope as you work out your plans
this is not your last post and you will continue making beautiful photographs for as long as possible.
mli1201 wrote:
Sooooo sorry to hear this. Always enjoy your beautiful photos.
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dalite wrote:
That rhinoceros auklet with all those fishes in its bill reminds me of photos of puffins doing the same.
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sjberg444 wrote:
I've only been here a short time and have enjoyed the images you've posted in that time immensely! You are clearly patient, talented, skilled and have a love for your subjects. I have NO idea what I'd do if I received such a diagnosis but I hope for you that you're able to give as much of that love and patience to yourself as possible.
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dj_hess wrote:
Colin - so sorry to hear of your diagnosis. Your images in this thread and others has given me something to aspire to. Hoping that you'll decide to continue with taking pictures to bring you some joy.
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dclark wrote:
Colin,
For many years your photo artistry has been a great pleasure to see. Such superb work
can only be produced by someone who truly loves it, so I hope as you work out your plans
this is not your last post and you will continue making beautiful photographs for as long as possible.
Dave
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TimMunsey wrote:
Such shitty news, love your work - your work is proper photography thoughtful and crafted perfectly with the utmost care.
Best wishes
Tim
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RockvilleBob wrote:
Very sorry to read the news about ALS. Your work is beautiful, I hope this is not your last thread.
Thanks all. Difficult times for sure. While I have yet to go to Vancouver to get the "second opinion" testing done, just yesterday I noticed the index finger on my left hand twitching, which is yet another sign of ALS. Gah.
Always a pure pleasure to see your work!
really hope this is not your last post here
you are an inspiration to all of us who like bird photography
and has a lot to learn from the best on FM and facebook instagram etc.
Thank you !
My vote you get , although you almost always get it when you post here
I'm very sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I always admired your incredible shots and despite the grim prognosis, I truly hope that you still get enough time and energy to go out and do what you enjoy doing. That level of photography takes a lot of dedication and skills and I like to agree with what Morris said, this form of art can and hopefully will still be a welcome distraction and also a form of therapy for a long time to come.
Thanks so much for enriching this forum with your photography,
quigsby wrote:
I have enjoyed your work immensely, so sorry for your diagnosis. I pray you will have the strength to shoot on and continue to inspire.
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Ronny Olsson wrote:
You know Colin how I feel
Always a pure pleasure to see your work!
really hope this is not your last post here
you are an inspiration to all of us who like bird photography
and has a lot to learn from the best on FM and facebook instagram etc.
Thank you !
My vote you get , although you almost always get it when you post here
Ronny
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Samureye wrote:
Dear Colin,
I'm very sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I always admired your incredible shots and despite the grim prognosis, I truly hope that you still get enough time and energy to go out and do what you enjoy doing. That level of photography takes a lot of dedication and skills and I like to agree with what Morris said, this form of art can and hopefully will still be a welcome distraction and also a form of therapy for a long time to come.
Thanks so much for enriching this forum with your photography,
Samureye
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johnbro27 wrote:
These are beautiful photos and I'm so sorry to hear your news.
Thanks again guys. I just need to get that "second opinion" assessment done in Vancouver ASAP, as that will eliminate (or confirm) any doubt of the diagnosis of the last neurologist I saw who did the Nerve Conduction Study.
Hey Colin, I am very sorry to hear about this. I still remember a thread you made a while back with shots of small parts of birds. I thought that was very creative and it was one of the few posts of the internet that stayed with me as some kind of inspiration in bird photography. I wish you strength throughout this difficult time and time to enjoy friends, family, and of course the beautiful birds.
Hey Colin..............( Featured Thread winner: 35 times)
Your pictures have always shown your strength, perhaps keeping on with them may be the best mental health therapy you could imagine Mind over medicine perhaps?
There isn't anything I can say that at this moment that will change the course of life for you, but I will say that having time still with your dear wife is an amazing gift, I was much less fortunate and 35 years of a wonderful marriage was dissolved in less than thirty days to a surgery that was going to cure I had no goodbyes.
I am 64, I might go before you so if I do I wish to thank you for the motivation in photography that you have given me on this forum and may you live on far longer than those silly experts that try to predict 'Life'
Find that peace and motivation with your loving wife and family and make the very most of it Colin, that is all that we all have as I see it ............
You're a fantastic photographer, Colin, and this is yet another very impressive set. Just continue doing what you love - and do everything that you've always wanted to do but couldn't due to things getting in your way. Stay strong!!
Mind over medicine perhaps?
I had no goodbyes.
