Boston (Sharon Morrison, a nurse with the Family Team at Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program, has a special fondness and respect for this young mother and her daughter. She marvels at the calm and loving manner of the mother and the corresponding spirit of joy and playfulness in her child. The little girl is about to undergo emergency brain surgery to replace a shunt.) 1999

"Boston" is a black and white photograph taken in 1999 by Betsy Karel. The photograph depicts a young mother comforting her daughter in a hospital bed. The daughter, who is about to undergo brain surgery, is wrapped in a blanket while her mother rests her head on the bed beside her. The image highlights the intimate moment between mother and child, emphasizing the love and care that transpire in the face of challenging circumstances. Karel’s use of black and white photography adds a sense of timelessness and solemnity to the scene. The piece is a moving representation of hope and strength during difficult times.