James was horribly ill with unspecified Fever for about 4 days. He was absolutely somewhere else for all that time. So quiet it was. I have never forgotten it. Like a strange dream.

It was summer so I made a bed for him outdoors.

this is a very haunting shot Carole!! danrav · 2011-03-11: 18:39

always hate when my kids are that sick... McMommy · 2011-03-11: 19:12

Magic image. yellodog · 2011-03-12: 03:56

Very evocative post...it has to be the most helpless feeling in the world. Great idea to be outside when poorly - it shows so much tenderness from you. cariad · 2011-03-12: 04:09

intense...I have memories like that too...my son developed athma at the age of 13 - scarriest time of my life, I will never be able to forget the sound of his cough and my helplessness .... Eiram · 2011-03-12: 05:15

Great shot !! finbarr · 2011-03-12: 18:32

You did a beautiful job of editing on this shot. It's so hard when kids are sick, parenting really kicks in to do what you can and it never seems enough. DancingDolphin · 2011-03-13: 12:17

Nicely done. Takes me back too. catherineh · 2011-03-13: 13:23

there is a lot of drama dans la vie qu'est un longue fleuve tranquille. stormfish · 2011-03-14: 05:53

I love how strange and fragile is this Pikapol · 2011-03-15: 06:21

No edit! Even better! THIS is why people are drawn to the apps that make photos look 'old'. How much more interesting is this from the exact photo taken today with new film and lens?! DancingDolphin · 2011-03-15: 11:34