This is an image of my aunt's hands who was a Naval and civilian surgical nurse for over 40 years. As a child, I marveled at her hands whenever she was carving the Thanksgiving turkey or doing chores around the house. She actually assisted in my late father's last operation.

The watch bears a special significance for me. She has had that same watch, a Timex for over 20 years and the band, a Twist-O-Flex was something she has always worn. Time makes all of us age, but for me, her service to humanity is timeless.

nicely said pursang. i dig it so much more now !

...the wristwatch comment was supposed to be the third paragraph. It got bumped down inadvertently.

Hmmm, it's fun to see that some like the watch while others don't. For me, the watch really gives this more interest. You need to include your twisted hair picture in this theme. It would be perfect.

beckn22, yes it is often interesting to read how everyone view the inclusion/exclusion of an element differently. It is one of the most interesting parts of WS for me. And as I mentioned to King on another image, I do NOT repost images from different themes even though they may fit. My purpose here to to view the work of others, comment and hope that my own work evokes constructive comments from others. That is how I learn.

King, thank you for taking the time to contemplate images as you do. I often have to revisit an image on different days to give an articulate comment, so I always appreciate others who do the same. I purposely darkened the right side of her hands, as my aunt is right handed, used her right hand to suture, clamp and manipulate many organs and passageways in the human body. Like I said, this is a very emotional shot for me, as it was taken at my late aunt's funeral service lunch. So I asked my aunt to step outside so that I could photograph her hands, as I regretted not taking a photograph of my late aunt the last time we were together.

There are two pairs of hands here people.
Imagine how many times those small ones have gone around,while the larger hands matured.

Mark,thanks for sharing your personal
story.

congrats! well deserved!
i loved your story and read alittle more on your musings page! lovely! beautiful words!
do really enjoy your blog alot!
one of my favorites!

Mark,I'm happy that your loving aunt's hands are featured first.

Thanks, I just sent a note to my aunt/uncle with the link to her hands. A warm thanks to each of you.

Classy image with a lot of character. Worthy of being featured for sure.

I'm glad your theme made it Mark. No wonder you were so keen, a great story done justice by such a striking image. Those hands really are something to behold...