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I hate that the chimneys aren't there anymore.

These pics rock!But that's not all what the bed looked like.There were also bars around it (some very short,some not as short).There were chains to cuff the paitient to the bed with aswell.This place makes me think of hell.

there was an episode in the series "becker" had it in there.

Tommeh....that was hilarious! ;o)

Wow, the ferns are actually kinda nice. Bizarre growing inside, but nice.

lmao..@ chipy....man this "soap dispenser" thingy has been going on for a long time. cracks me up every time.

What a perfect title for this shot!

*GASP*
Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow, I LOVE this!

I do think this is beautiful. However, THIS is why I could NEVER do what you do (as much as I admire you for doing it). That is WAY too creepy for me! Mr. Motts, I guess I'll just have to keep looking at your fabulous photography! :)

As Lynne and LST69 have discussed, there are many people that have had the HUGE heart to work with and to care for people, not just people with disabilites. It is important for those that do not or have not ever worked in the field to understand that there definatly is two sides to this sad place. It is sad because it is unimaginable for us to think that parents would leave there children for others to care for. But we need to remember that this still goes on every day. I have come to find that there are many parents that are just willing to give thier children to "the state" to raise because they are unwilling. I do not want to over step here, but there are some exceptions to this. It is understandable that some parents are not able to care for thier children and idealy the child is better off with others caring for him/her.
We all need to understand that those that are loving and caring people who are willing to care for others as they would thier own family . These people need to be remembered and appreciated for the differances that they made in thier patient's lives. Speaking from personal experiance, there is no better feeling than knowing that what you did for another is appreciated. Even if what you did for them was as simple as spending time with them or giving them a bath, or making sure that they are safe where they live.
We all have a responsibility to care for those that cannot care for themselves. Abuse of children, the MH/MR population and of the elderly happens every day. It is our responsibiltiy to help speak out for those that cannot.

Is this Bizarro last hallway? (Excuse me, my 20 month old had me up way too early today, lol!)

I love this hallway, Motts!

Ooooooh! It's in such good condition. It's so pretty!

I love this...another great hallway shot! The light coming from the skylights is amazing.