Last night I got a call from an old friend whom I haven’t spoken with in at least 3 years. My friend Koti Hu, an amazingly talented musician, with some serious dance and martial arts skills was in a terrible car accident about 6 months ago. He is now paralyzed from the chest down. Koti is a standup guy and resilient individual, someone whom I admire and respect. I can’t even begin to think of how I’d handle being in his shoes. He is strong and hopeful and that is inspiring.
It definitely is a strong reminder that life is short. You never know what will happen tomorrow. It makes me want to be even more productive, and be thankful for the small details of life I’m blessed to enjoy. Especially the use of my fingers.
Koti was one of the first few subjects I saw through my lens. You can see how active he was in these photos I dug out from my archives from a few years back. (yes, I do believe that top photo I was using a fill flash. wow. Can’t even stand the thought of that now.(BTW, What is Dave doing in the back anyways?)) Koti now looks back on these images with gratitude of the memories and hope that he’ll be able to walk again.
Learn more about Koti at his website: http://www.codywho.com Get a taste of Koti’s music at this post: http://codywho.com/post/22071109
Thanks for the reminder to give thanks every single day for just our ability to walk, stand up, run, use are fingers to create art…we are blessed. It’s interesting to watch God use these kinds of circumstances to mold us into more loving people.
nick,
thanks for posting these images. they stir up a lot of emotion for me (guy in the green filson jacket) and remind me of the fun and positive attitude that that koti brings to life. I really appreciate your comments.
@gabe I like how you think you have to remind me who you are as if I forgot..
It’s hard to see these photos and the sad story of emotions it strikes up now. Hope you well my friend!