Make A Wish

Make A Wish

While visiting my daughter in here NW Illinois, we were driving through the rolling hills here and admiring the beautiful Fall colors. My daughter asked me if I could have one wish, what would I wish for. I replied that one wish wasn't enough because there were too many things I wanted.

When we arrived at her place, I got a call on my cell phone from my friend Tim. Tim is a professional photographer and photography instructer. He had a question about one of the lenses I use.

During our conversation, Tim told me that his four year old grandaughter's cancer had become terminal and the "Make A Wish" foundation was sending her to Disneyland this weekend while she's still strong enough to go. She's expected to go into hospice care in two weeks. She's spent nearly all of her short life undergoing surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatment and has never had a chance to go anywhere.

After we hung up I told my daughter that I had changed my mind, one wish would be enough. I made this for Tim.

Created by: Doughough.

Tools Used: Canon 20D, Photoshop

Created on: Oct. 2006

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Image Number: 30531

Comments:

Ikkacapellan from Germany/Europe on Feb 28, 2008 at 5:20 AM said:

Oh, I see it just today and I see a great kid;-))

Ciao Ikka

Doug Hough from California on Oct 24, 2006 at 2:21 AM said:

Tim's granddaughter had a wonderful time at Disneyland. She died this morning at 3:00 AM.

Doug

Doug Hough from California on Oct 20, 2006 at 1:11 AM said:

Hi Shawna, Thank you for your kind thoughts on this. When I create these, like this one and "Tears In Heaven," I only print one, so it remains one of a kind. I frame it and give it to them as a gift. I hope it gives them some small comfort.

Best Wishes, Doug

buzymomof2 from So Cal on Oct 19, 2006 at 11:12 PM said:

Wow. I'm so touched by this story. I lost my MIL to cancer in April and I can't even begin to imagine the strength this 4 year old has to have endured all the treatments. My heart goes out to your friend, and the whole family. What a beautiful tribute. Thank you for sharing it with us... Sincerely, Shawna

Doug Hough from California on Oct 19, 2006 at 9:57 PM said:

Hi Stephanie and Tania, I appreciate your kind comments and thoughts. Too many children I know have died this year.

Doug

Tanis (TMR8) from Taranaki New Zealand on Oct 12, 2006 at 6:44 PM said:

You are a most amaising person. Your devotion and love of your friends shows in these thought provoking photos you take manipulate and share with us all. I hope Disneyland is all that this little girl dreams of. Putting a smile on her face would be the most magic thing to see. Thinking of you all

Newshutterbug from Indiana on Oct 9, 2006 at 12:21 PM said:

Doug, it is so thoughtful that you make these beautiful tributes for your friends, but sad that it is under such tragic circumstances. I am so sorry to hear about your friends grandaughter. So sad that her short life was spent mostly in hospitals. I am glad she is getting to go to Disney. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Stephanie

Doug Hough from California on Oct 7, 2006 at 4:45 PM said:

Hi Talsi, Carol and Sparkle, Thank you for your prayers and kind words.

Sparkle, I'm currently in the Galena area and will be returning to California (after 6 weeks on the road) on Monday. You live in a very lovely area. I'll be photographing a fair in Galena, at Grant Park, today.

Best Wishes, Doug

sparkle1103 from Illinois on Oct 6, 2006 at 11:30 PM said:

Beautiful photo which could mean many touching things. I will pray for the granddaughter of your friend Tim. I live in Northwest Illinos.

Shutterbug from Maine on Oct 6, 2006 at 1:29 PM said:

I agree with all the rest here, so very sad for the little girl. My thoughts and prayers are with her and her family.

Carol

Talsi from WNC on Oct 6, 2006 at 1:09 PM said:

Lovely effect. To bad you had to do it under such circumstances. Very sad, indeed. No child should have to go through that.

Doug Hough from California on Oct 6, 2006 at 12:13 PM said:

Thank you all for your kind comments. Too many children I know have died this year. I found it a little unnerving that my daughter's question was answered for me in this way. I feel a great sadness for Tim and his family.

Best Wishes, Doug

Don (donwrob) from Ohio on Oct 6, 2006 at 4:06 AM said:

Beautiful composition Doug, thought provoking. Very sad story about your friends grandaughter, I can't imagine. Don

Alandra from westcoast Canada on Oct 6, 2006 at 3:40 AM said:

I agree, it's a striking image, Doug, that has a lot of meaning behind it. And how very sad & tragic about the little grand daughter of your friend! It just doesn't seem fair.

I know of a young Mom, 25, who has terminal cancer also, and who just had a baby son a few months ago, - it's all just too terrible to imagine what it must be like for these people and their families.

Golda from Port Alberni,B.C.Vancouver Island on Oct 6, 2006 at 2:08 AM said:

What a wonderful collage,and made even more wonderful with the story that goes with it.Very creative, and filled with empathy.

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