Tonia Clark
Assignment 2 - Coding and Decoding Images -
Phase 1 - Sequence 1
Who?
Dr. Teague, retired architect
Where?
Philadelphia
What?
Reminisces about life and career during vacation.
But?
He is coping with loss of loved ones.
So?
Visits memorable places.
Then?
Finds acceptance and inner-peace.
Dr. Teague, retired architect
Where?
Philadelphia
What?
Reminisces about life and career during vacation.
But?
He is coping with loss of loved ones.
So?
Visits memorable places.
Then?
Finds acceptance and inner-peace.
The Forever Fountain
This was Dr. David Teague’s first time back in Philadelphia after he made a promise to Helen that he would go back and someday visit. During a family vacation, he decided to take his grandchildren to see all of the statues he was responsible for designing around the city. While the family went to get ice cream, he sat down and began to reflect on his life.
Only six months had passed since David lost his beloved wife of 40 years, Helen, to breast cancer. The couple met while attending Philadelphia College as students. She loved the arts and decided upon an English major to learn everything she could about written language and culture. He majored in architecture and always joked with her that he was going to one day design a statue that would be visited by people from all around the world. He could still recall the first time he saw her diligently studying in the library and after a few more times gained the courage to strike up a casual conversation. He asked her out and the rest is history.
They decided to marry right after college in a small wedding that was attended by close family and friends. She found employment at a local high school to teach English and was welcomed and loved by everyone. He landed a job at Bergman Associates and began his career as an architect. A few years later he was promoted to Senior Project Architect. The job was demanding and required many hours of extra work but Helen was supportive and encouraged David to do his best.
As David progressed in his career, he teamed with another lead architect, Charles, and together they were responsible for designing a statue in downtown Philadelphia. The pair instantly got along well at work and their families eventually became friends. At the unveiling of the masterpiece designed by David and Charles, accolades filled the room as they were honored for their accomplishment. They continued to design other sculptures around the city but “The Forever Fountain” remained his first and favorite. One evening after work, David and Charles went out for drinks to discuss another upcoming project. In the past, the friends had always been able to resolve their differences, but somehow were unable to do so this time. The last thing David remembers is Charles storming out of the restaurant in anger.
By the time David arrived home, Helen frantically met him at the door and revealed devastating news that Charles had been in a fatal car accident. David was overcome with grief and never stopped blaming himself for Charles’ death. Helen often told David that it was not his fault and needed to find a way to come to terms and instead focus on the wonderful friendship he and Charles shared. Working at Bergman became unbearable and he soon resigned and decided to move Helen and their two children to Maryland.
On the last day, David returned to the “Forever Fountain” alone and walked around some of the streets he and Helen strolled together so many times before. After another emotional hour, he finally forgave himself for the loss of his friend. Before leaving, he stood up with a smile on his face, gazed at the sculpture and then to the sky and said, “This is for you Helen and I am forever grateful.”
This was Dr. David Teague’s first time back in Philadelphia after he made a promise to Helen that he would go back and someday visit. During a family vacation, he decided to take his grandchildren to see all of the statues he was responsible for designing around the city. While the family went to get ice cream, he sat down and began to reflect on his life.
Only six months had passed since David lost his beloved wife of 40 years, Helen, to breast cancer. The couple met while attending Philadelphia College as students. She loved the arts and decided upon an English major to learn everything she could about written language and culture. He majored in architecture and always joked with her that he was going to one day design a statue that would be visited by people from all around the world. He could still recall the first time he saw her diligently studying in the library and after a few more times gained the courage to strike up a casual conversation. He asked her out and the rest is history.
They decided to marry right after college in a small wedding that was attended by close family and friends. She found employment at a local high school to teach English and was welcomed and loved by everyone. He landed a job at Bergman Associates and began his career as an architect. A few years later he was promoted to Senior Project Architect. The job was demanding and required many hours of extra work but Helen was supportive and encouraged David to do his best.
As David progressed in his career, he teamed with another lead architect, Charles, and together they were responsible for designing a statue in downtown Philadelphia. The pair instantly got along well at work and their families eventually became friends. At the unveiling of the masterpiece designed by David and Charles, accolades filled the room as they were honored for their accomplishment. They continued to design other sculptures around the city but “The Forever Fountain” remained his first and favorite. One evening after work, David and Charles went out for drinks to discuss another upcoming project. In the past, the friends had always been able to resolve their differences, but somehow were unable to do so this time. The last thing David remembers is Charles storming out of the restaurant in anger.
By the time David arrived home, Helen frantically met him at the door and revealed devastating news that Charles had been in a fatal car accident. David was overcome with grief and never stopped blaming himself for Charles’ death. Helen often told David that it was not his fault and needed to find a way to come to terms and instead focus on the wonderful friendship he and Charles shared. Working at Bergman became unbearable and he soon resigned and decided to move Helen and their two children to Maryland.
On the last day, David returned to the “Forever Fountain” alone and walked around some of the streets he and Helen strolled together so many times before. After another emotional hour, he finally forgave himself for the loss of his friend. Before leaving, he stood up with a smile on his face, gazed at the sculpture and then to the sky and said, “This is for you Helen and I am forever grateful.”