Miracle

[Brian Sump]

This Wigeon drake was nearly full-frame. It was the frame shorty before the full-frame wings down capture I posted a few weeks ago.

R5
600mm
Handheld
ISO 1250
1/6400
f6.3

LR and PS, DN.

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UPDATE ON OUR SON:

First off, I miss the BPN community greatly. Haven't shot in over 5 weeks, which is quite a change as I was getting out a couple times per week. But I have felt so blessed by the prayers and warm wishes. Several of you reach out to check in and it is greatly encouraging.

As far as the cancer, we are on the precipice of a miracle. God is doing something amazing. While Dr's still are not 100% sure what this officially is, each week the news improves. If you'll believe this, the pathology samples have now been sent out to an international panel including world class pathologists in Italy.

Last week the ENT called Jill after they began telling us they were thinking Myofibroma. She looked it up and most often it is a benign tumor diagnosis. So she asked him, "Is this cancer or not?" The ENT said, at this point we are treating it as though it is NOT cancer. WHAT?? Keep in mind they never ONCE ever even hinted that it may not be cancer over the past month.

They scheduled a tumor removal surgery on April 9 and the Dr will treat the surgery as though it is benign, meaning they will not worry about removing margin around the tumor. At this point we believe it is a miracle. We went from a likely aggressive cancer which would require high intensity chemo, to us being told this really isn't acting like cancer at this point.

Anyhow, our prayers have been heard and have been answered mightily. Thank you for joining in doing so with us!

I hope to get back out with the camera soon....

[Mike Poole]

Lets get the photo out of the way - awesome shot!

Right, moving onto the important stuff - great news about the nipper, I can only imagine the worry and pain the original news must have caused. Lets hope this latest news is correct and the limit of his suffering is a bit of discomfort and a few scars! Finger crossed and best wishes from over the pond

Mike

[Joseph Przybyla]

Hey Brian, wonderful to see you posting again. Love the bird but the best is the fantastic news regarding your son. I am praying the diagnosis will continue to be positive. Wishing you and yours the best.

[Krishna Prasad kotti]

Great news on our son. I hope everything will settle down soon for you with good news.

Very nice flight shot.

TFS

[dankearl]

Excellent news, hope things continue to move in the right direction!!

[Colin Driscoll]

Such encouraging news! Nice bird too, love the head colors.

[Kurt Bowman]

That’s awesome news Brian! I’m really happy for you all. I’ll continue with the prayers.

as far as the image, beautifully done as usual!

[kevin Hice]

Brian just another great one of many. Glad to hear the great news and thinking of you and prayers for the family. I haven't been on in awhile and just learned of this ordeal you and your family have been going through. Best wishes.

[Jonathan Ashton]

I think this is one of, if not your best duck image, gorgeous colours super wing position and well lit.
So pleased to see you have had some good news.

[Randy Stout]

Brain:

My prayers will go out for your child. You and your family are probably incredibly exhausted from this emotional roller coaster. I pray that the end of the journey will be smooth.

Randy

[Bill Dix]

Spectacular wings-up shot!

So glad to hear the positive report on your son.

[annmpacheco]

Blessings, how wonderful... wigeon is superb. Shot my first ducks today and BIF w the R5, big thumbs up etc, ...

[Daniel Cadieux]

Ah man, Brian, I teared up reading this! Great news, and continued prayers for sure! Not a bad duck picture too.

[Andreas Liedmann]

Hi Brian ... another " Brian " !!!
Very well done in capture and in post !!!

TFS Andreas

[William Dickson]

Hi Brian...I am so glad that everything is looking so much better for your son...

Will

[Brian Sump]

Everyone, again, I am taken back by all of your gracious love and prayers. Truly encouraging and meaningful, thank you!!

Jon, very glad you find it of such praise.

Ann, stoked to hear you're crushing with the R5. Can't wait to see more frames!

[arash_hazeghi]

very good news Brian, wishing you and family the best outcome

[gail bisson]

Such wonderful news! I am so happy for you and your family. I hope the surgery goes well.
Just think, in a year's time, this will all be a bad memory!
Wonderful image, as usual!

[Volkan Akgul]

After every difficulty there is a convenience. words are insufficient. May everything be beautiful.

[Paul Burdett]

Late to this one Brian, but the most important thing is the best wishes from our family to yours. Photo is superb!

[David Roach]

Hi Brian,
Was scrolling down the page, saw the title and my heart leapt... Continued positive vibes and prayers coming your way.
Peace,
David

[Wayne Niz]

Fantastic picture, and great news about your little one we will keep him in our prayers