A Lovely Model

There's an article in today's Slate about photographer Nancy Borowick, who photographed her parents as they were both dying of cancer. The photographs are quite striking, and you can find the entire series on her website.

I have to say they make me a little bit jealous. It's hard not to look at the photographs and not think that Ms. Borowick's parents found comfort in going through the wonder that is modern cancer treatment together. Sitting next to each other during chemo, hearing their scan results at the same time. You certainly wouldn't have to wonder if the other person understood what you were going through.

The other thing that struck me is how nice it must be for Ms. Borowick and her family to have this record of their parents' final years. My siblings and I have frequently commented on our regret that we don't have more photos of Mum's last year. A portfolio like Ms. Borowick's would be pretty great.