CREATIVE CHALLENGE ALBUM #1

You are a walking Miricle! Congrats! and welcome back. Aloha!!!!

said yashlia 2005.03.17 at 11:07:04 PST

Hi Christina, I write to you from Elko, Nevada. Could I please ask you what happened! You are quite a girl. Please write to me if you get a chance. What a inspiration! Sincerely, Jenny Anderson

said briarsnana 2005.11.10 at 22:09:13 PST

Dear Jenny, to read my coma story please go to www.ChristinaNicholePrint Art.com and click on the link at the top of the page titled 'Story Behind The Art'. Thank you Jenny and yashlia for the kind words. Blessings, Christina / Judy

said jmthornsberry 2006.02.07 at 11:02:55 PST

How wonderful! I believe in miracles too. Your story is a great lesson in not giving up hope! My warm regards! Jodi

said jodi_coyote 2007.05.21 at 04:14:12 PDT

On July 15, 2004, Christina Nichole went into a coma following a one-time hypoglycemic episode. All of her organs went into failure and they told us that her brain was gravely deprived of oxygen. She was put on full life-support and declared globally brain damaged and brain dead except for a tiny spotty portion of the bottom of her brain stem. She developed Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), pneumonia, blood sepsis, Staph, and other life-threatening infections. Her prognosis was "NIL chance of recovery". On the sixth day her father and I were asked to allow them to turn off her life support machines. By this time she had somehow overcome the organ failures, ARDS, pneumonia, sepsis, and infections so we also had to consider organ donation from our 32 year old daughter's body. Her doctors told us that if we did not allow her to be 'let go' (killed from reduction/withdrawal of life support care) we would destine her to live the rest of her life in a persistent vegetative state with no 'quality of life'. Christina had responded to me for the first time that same morning by blinking her eyes ever so slightly on my command, so we did not believe their objective tests. We requested absolute proof of their diagnosis and prognosis with testing that we felt was the minimum of routine procedures in cases like this, an EEG, Cat Scan, and MRI. Our requests were flatly denied on the grounds that no further testing was warranted because her doctors 'already knew' what the tests would show them; that she was 'gone' and would never come back. They were wrong! We learned two years later that they had actually performed a Cat Scan that showed NORMAL results. Why did they refuse to tell us about the test and why did they continue to insist that we sign the euthanization papers, always telling us she was already dead? They LIED to us, over and over again, in masse. They were angry with us but we stood our ground... praise God! Judy

said jmthornsberry 2007.05.21 at 04:41:41 PDT

I went into a coma caused by low blood sugar of -10 due to the drug Zyprexa, which I had been prescribed for 13 months prior to my coma for migraine headaches. The team of doctors declared me brain dead and wanted my parents to allow them to turn off my life support machines. My parents fought them and stood their ground to force them to keep my machines on. On the 10th day of my coma I squeezed the doctor's hand in front of witnesses and they could no longer say that I was brain dead. I had been squeezing my parent's hands, blinking my eyes, and crying all along before then, but the doctors said it was only primitive reflexes and did not mean anything. Through attorney obtained copies of my medical records we have learned that the doctors had performed tests that revealed that my brain was normal, with no brain damage at all, and absolutely no signs of brain death. They lied to my parents and kept the test and results from them, even though they were demanding the tests be done and were told no each time... because the doctors said they were not needed since they already knew that they would show that I was brain dead. If my parents had not fought to keep me alive, the doctors would have asked 'ever so sympathetically' that they be allowed to harvest my organs and other body parts before killing my body. Organ harvesting is best when the body is still alive, even though the body dies during the harvesting or the patient is finally allowed to stop breathing when they turn the machine off. There is no anethesia provided because the patient is supposedly unable to think about pain since their brain is dead. My brain was never dead and I was aware of what was going on around me. I felt the pain of their 'primitive' tests, such as pouring ice water into my ear drums, poking my eyes, and pushing their knuckles between my breast bones with severe pressure. I heard them arguing with my parents, and their plans to kill me...

said christinanicholepr... 2007.05.22 at 00:12:52 PDT

Hi Christina, I know about miracles too, since after I was hit by a car while I was driving a motorcycle and broke my back in 4 places. The Doctors said I would be in a body cast for 9 months and I was in it for 6 weeks. So I think I said this the other day, but if not, very well done to you for coming back and making it!!!!!!

said pamsavelo 11 months 28 days ago

May God be merciful to such 'doctors' - or killers. You are happy, and very brave with your family.

said peeter50 11 months 24 days ago

Amazing story. Thanks for sharing it, life does give us miracles. Greetings from, OKLAHOMA. Susie

said segseven 11 months 21 days ago

After just reading your story I found myself bawling like a baby. I can't begin to imagine the horror you and your family must have gone through. Thankfully your parents were strong enough to fight those piece of &#@$ doctors. I am so very angry that they were able to do this! I wonder how many other people they did this to & if they were successful? I am happy your story has such a wonderful turn out(so far) & that you'll be able to have a good "quality of life" despite their attempts to take that from you. On that note I'll quit taking up your time. :} I'm happy to make your acquaintance & I hope all is well now with you & yours! Take care....Robbi

said down23 11 months 21 days ago

An absolutely amazing testimony of love you are!!! Thank you for sharing your story. I am so happy you are now recovering and wish you every happiness and all the love your heart can hold!!! Kindest wishes to you and your devoted and loving family for a wonderful day!! Sharon

said ourjrny 11 months 20 days ago

Dear Christina, This story is remarkable and puts many of lifes problems into pespective. Loved the self portrait images Wishing you all the best for the future. Love, Jill

said jillbatchelor2 11 months 18 days ago

Love your photos and your art Soooooo Glad your here to share with us:)

said frogprincess69 11 months 15 days ago

Hi, Your story is a warning sign for all of us and a light house of hope. Thank you for sharing this with us. Shalom, Uriah

said uriahyaniv 11 months 13 days ago

Christina, thank you for your friendship invitation! I am happy to accept! I enjoy taking pictures and sharing them with friends makes it even more enjoyable! Where are you from? June from Tennessee

said lovejoy 11 months 11 days ago

Welcome in webshots family. Yours photos are touching me.

said jacekzsbo 11 months 11 days ago

Hello Judy, Thank for being Webshots friends with me. I enjoyed seeing your pictures! Please comeback sometime to see my other/new photos? Best regards, Tom from Zeist, The Netherlands. www.tomjutte.tk

said hereistom 11 months 11 days ago

Hy Judy, How are you doing? Thank you for the visit and invite to be friends; it is a privilege to be you friend. I am very sorry to hear about the ordeal your family had to go through, but importantly you all pulled through it, which is a great inspiration for all the humanity. You have set an example to the whole mankind. You are the real shining stars of life. It is an honor to know somebody like yourself and your great family. Thank you – My very best wishes to you and your family. - Anup

said define2iota 11 months 10 days ago

Ciao Christina, as you see I'm already in your friend list. Great your collection. Very well realized. Greetings, Renato/Italy.

said renato26 11 months 9 days ago

Just a beautiful album done thanks your special talent! Thanks for sharing and good luck in the challenge. Best regards, Manuel

said mdediego 11 months 1 days ago

Hi, this is a stunning album, well done, thank you for sharing, take care Ann ( from a very wet UK )

said annedm1 9 months 30 days ago

Wonderful creative shots. Lots of talent behind the lens :)

said lynnepett 9 months 27 days ago

Thank you very much,Cristina,for nice comments on my winning sunsetphoto in the Challenge!You have got a very nice album here!! Hugs,Elin

said elysea100 9 months 23 days ago

Judy and Christina, This is a wonderful and beautiful album. Thanks for sharing it, with us. All The Best, Teresa

said teres187 6 months 29 days ago

Very interesting albums. Nice work.

said waterl00 6 months 20 days ago