A tough decision...

**lolli94** · 01-31-2012, 08:21 PM

Definitely accept it. Does your friend have special pets? You could surprise her with photos of them. I plan to do that for my boss who doesn't take pictures and has only one pic of a cat she recently lost. I plan to make sure that doesn't happen with her current cat, Stewie. And please don't think you don't deserve it. Friends delight in giving gifts to friends.

**robinh** · 01-31-2012, 08:29 PM

I have to say I definitely agree with what everyone has said.

Not sure I'm wording this right, but your friend is offering this gift out of love for you. I know it's hard to accept such thing, but I wonder if your friend is not a "sister from another mother". I have several girlfriends that we refer to one another as sisters and I know they would not hesitate to do the same. Her offering also says something about you...you are worthy of a friend who would offer this kind of gift to feed your soul.

**Scooter's Mom** · 01-31-2012, 09:57 PM

Kirsten, I completely agree with everyone else. You are so deserving of this and so much more. Please accept the gift your friend is giving to you, and return the gift to everyone else with the beautiful photos that you share.

**caseysmom** · 02-01-2012, 03:09 AM

Kirsten, you also may hurt your friends feelings if you don't accept this gift, she obviosly wants to do this.

**Randi** · 02-01-2012, 05:33 AM

I can understand how you feel, but you know her best. I think you should accept it. Perhaps you can do something to help her at another time. Or take some fantastic photos of her and her family. I'm sure she'd love that.

**sasvermont** · 02-01-2012, 08:12 AM

My vote: Accept the camera as a gift from a dear friend. Money is just that....money. I, too, would share an inheritance with friends in need. Your camera seems to be your one form of happiness and entertainment. Your friend seems to be as kind as any one person could be. Enjoy her friendship and accept the gift. Not everyone is lucky enough to have such a friend.

And of course, let us see your new photos with your new camera!

You are worthy! <------repeat after me.......

**momcat** · 02-01-2012, 08:57 AM

Hi Kirsten,
I have to agree with everyone here. Accept the camera, this offer is coming from your friend's heart because she cares about you. Your PT friends look forward to all the pictures you so graciously share with us, your visit to the zoo, the countryside, and I remember the pictures of your town - looking at them was like actuall being there with you.
And you DO deserve this and every other good thing that comes your way. You have always come through as a kind and caring person, there's no question that if things were reversed you'd be doing the same for her!
I hope you'll let us know what you decide to do.

**Alysser** · 02-01-2012, 10:25 AM

Kirsten, this post made me a little sad. Of course you deserve it! Not only do you have a wonderful gift and brilliant eye, you are such a sweet kind person. You've been through A LOT recently and I believe you deserve it, as does your friend. If she's offering this to you, she is obviously a true friend and really believes in you and your passion. I think you should accept the gift as well.

Please don't feel like you are a useless individual, because that isn't true in the slightest.

**phesina** · 02-01-2012, 12:42 PM

I agree with everyone else, Kirsten. Please accept your friend's fine gift. This is a blessing for you and her both.

**Kirsten** · 02-01-2012, 12:46 PM

Thank you everyone so very much for your support, and your kind words... means a lot! Maybe you're right, I'll think about it...

**Lady's Human** · 02-01-2012, 01:50 PM

No thinking involved, Kirsten, except for saying Danke shoen and returning the favor with some of the photographs generated by your talent and the new tool. Speaking of which, have you ever thought about selling your photography? The images are beautiful.

**redbird** · 02-01-2012, 02:40 PM

Originally Posted by Kirsten

Karen and caseysmom; your words almost brought tears to my eyes...

Yes, she's my friend for many years (since we were 13 years old), and even though she lives far apart meanwhile, we're talking on the phone almost every day. And she knows what it means to me, taking pics and everything...

Kirsten, I agree with the others and you should let your friend help you if she wants. I have seen your photography and by taking your pictures and sharing them, you are bringing beauty to all of us. I don't want to stop seeing that beauty so accept the camera and share the photo's with us

**Edwina's Secretary** · 02-01-2012, 05:51 PM

I have a friend who likes to give gifts. At first I was between being offended and "what should I get her in return?" Eventually I came to realize the gift I could give her was to accept her gifts and appreciate her. So I do.

I like the phrase above "Gracious Receiver." So true.