Today is Mother’s Day.
I had written a beautiful post in advance and had set it to publish today, but have changed my mind at the eleventh hour.
Instead, I will be sharing something a little more personal.
Earlier this year, my sister’s body failed her.
She had been prescribed medication for a work-related shoulder injury.
Essentially, this became toxic and caused her limbs to literally stop working.
She could not move.
Could not lift her finger.
Certainly, she could not walk.
Her recovery was intensive – it took months.
These were her baby steps.
Her path to recovery.
And through it, our mum was there.
Every.step.of.the.way.
Literally.
It is hard enough seeing a sibling have to endure something like this.
As a mum however, I can only imagine the sting in her heart.
And how I would be feeling if this were me.
As much as this is a tribute to the enormous pride I feel for my sister in the recovery that she has made
This is also for my mum.
For the rock that she is
For what she has done
And because you’re never too old for your mum.
xx
Ohhh Kristen, that is beautiful. Just poetry in images.
Kris
there is not enough words in any language that can express the beauty of those photographs and what it meant to any mother or human being for a matter of fact. What you had documented for your sister and for your family is something indeed very personal and very special but the photographs and words combined will and should touch the many hearts of this planet! Wonderful… just wonderful!
WOW! You have a gorgeous and strong sister and mother as are you as well!!! Love and hugs being sent to your family!
Very touching Kristen, and a beautiful tribute to the recovery of your sister xx
Oh K, this is so powerful. What an amazing sister and mum you have. It’s something that must run in the family. So, so beautiful.
tears in my eyes.. impressed
Wow…what a touching tribute to your Mother and Sister and a moving collection of pictures. You are so talented Kristen…you captured what words can not express! I wish your Sister every success in her journey. Thank you for sharing these personal images with us. They are sure to inspire everyone! Bless x
Thank you for sharing your beautiful sister’s amazing journey x
Amazing. Beautiful tribute. What a tough time for your family, so happy she came through it. To our Mum’s, I 100% agree, we are never to old.
Touching documentary & story Kristen. Such an unexpected thing to happen. May your sister get stronger & stronger. x
Kristen, This tore at my heartstrings. What a moving documentary. My father went through this many years ago. It took a year of baby steps. My Mom was beside him every step of the way. I know the power of MOM. You are blessed to have such strong, powerful women in your life. May your sister continue to get stronger every day. Many hugs to you, you are a wonderful sister and daughter.
Wow Kristen- so much strength in your family! Amazing storytelling through your images- beautiful.
Wow, what a beautiful capture. So touching and so raw and honest. Wishing you sister all the very best of health for her recovery, just scary how things can turn so quickly.
Wow, Kristen – Thank you for sharing your sister’s amazing road to recovery. Such a beautiful and moving tribute
x
Oh my, what an I say… touching.
Just speechless…
Very nice slideshow…
Liefs Lisa
The Netherlands
just speechless
Very nice slideshow
Liefs Lisa
The Netherlands
That was awe inspiring. So sorry your family had to go through this. PP&T coming to you and your family!
OMG! I love your mum, I love your sister and I love you. Simply incredible. Much love Emily xx
thanks for sharing her story kristen… im so moved by the images!
..very powerful and moving..
best wishes to your family x
Kristen, I am so moved by your sister’s story. I hope that she continues to improve. Thank you for sharing the poignant part of being a mother. What strength your Mum has. Your imagery was so moving and I wish you and your family much joy ahead. Simone x
This documentation of your gorgeous sister and your mum has moved me to tears. Very powerful images and I just wanted to say thank you so much for sharing. You have an amazing gift. The music was wonderful as well.
what a stunning tribute to your mum and your sister. thank you for sharing that, reminds us all of what is important in life.
Oh Kristen your emotive, powerful images tell a beautiful, strong and painful story. Thank you for sharing this and the gift of your endless talent! x
Truly beautiful. xx
Oh Kristen, you brought me to tears. What an incredible journey for your family, what an incredible amount of pain, with scatterings of joy. Thank you so much for sharing something so very personal, so that we can all draw strength from your amazing sister and of course your mum. Much love. xSue
I was in tears…. I love how you expressed LOVE in this format. I wish you and your sister and mum all the best.
Wow Kristen that was amazing the way you captured your sister. I wish your family all the best xxx
So touching. Best wishes to you all xx
Amazing documentation of such a difficult time in your lives. Thank you. x
So, so , so incredible…. your sister and your family. I know how scared with worry you were when this was happening. Your gorgeous sister is so strong and courageous and it is such a wonderful miracle that she came out of this. Such a blessing! xox
Very moving and beautiful. Thanks for sharing it.