Stained Glass Memoirs

By Tj Watt

On 2 November 2007

Favorited 15 Times

Stained Glass Memoirs

My grandmother Carrie at 94 years of age, returning to visit the house her father built over 100 years ago. After not being inside the house of her childhood memories since she was ten, we got to go inside for a final visit before it was recently torn down to put up a set of new town houses. To think she would one day return to the same home she was raised in, this time with her own daughters and grandkids, is not something many people get to experience. The original stained glass windows her father put in still remained intact and she was so amazed that she was now tall enough to see over the sills! A time for silence and reflection followed. I can only guess at the sweet n' timeless moments that must have been passing through outside...
We had the windows set aside before the house was demolished but sadly, someone posing as a member of the family came and picked them up, never to be seen again. I'm just thankful she was able to relive a long past part of her life and have these images to reflect upon from now until forever...

18 Responses

  • Shane Empie

    On 2 November 2007 Shane Empie gave props:

    Great image, wonderful focus.

  • Faisal Almalki

    On 2 November 2007 Faisal Almalki said:

    Agreed. Love the focus and composition. Well done

  • Nicholas Hendrickx

    On 2 November 2007 Nicholas Hendrickx said:

    Really nice!

  • Julia Sherburne

    On 2 November 2007 Julia Sherburne said:

    Nice image. Touching story.

  • Linda Sharpton

    On 11 November 2007 Linda Sharpton gave props:

    This is a beautiful portrait of your Grandmother! Thank you for sharing the story!

  • Valeria Cantor

    On 24 November 2007 Valeria Cantor said:

    beautiful story, beautiful picture. Love the expression!

  • Sue Gerres

    On 4 December 2007 Sue Gerres said:

    A beautiful photo of your grandmother and a very touching story. Very well done!

  • Agus Sarwono

    On 24 December 2007 Agus Sarwono said:

    Great Potrait, i like the compotiton, nice detail..........

  • Jan Hoffman

    On 30 December 2007 Jan Hoffman gave props:

    Wonderful story and photo. Beauty and character show through!

  • Dennis Blauer

    On 7 January 2008 Dennis Blauer said:

    reminds me of a sanitorium. no disrespect intended.

  • Uriel Ulam

    On 30 January 2008 Uriel Ulam said:

    Stunning image!

  • Glenn Buzbee

    On 10 March 2008 Glenn Buzbee gave props:

    A beautiful portrait of this remarkable woman, and thanks for sharing this part of her story.

  • melanie scott

    On 14 March 2008 melanie scott gave props:

    an amazing portrait and the story behind it makes it even more powerful - you've captured a sense of nostalgia and you can almost see the memories in your grandmother's eyes....beautiful!

  • Simon Le

    On 19 March 2008 Simon Le gave props:

    Amazing shot!

  • selin yurdakul

    On 3 April 2008 selin yurdakul gave props:

    Beautiful image and story. What a great expression/emotion you captured just on the right moment..

  • Ken McElroy

    On 1 July 2008 Ken McElroy gave props:

    Very loving portrait with fine composition and lines. Thanks for sharing your treasured moment.

  • Mario Scattoloni

    On 18 July 2008 Mario Scattoloni gave props:

    Ditto 2 all the above as well. An abolutely stunning image & what a great moment & portrait. Very well done.I never had said anything earlier on when I 1st favoured this a while back...Xcellent 1

  • Christopher Smith

    On 1 August 2008 Christopher Smith gave props:

    priceless brother. very well done.

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