Burn Victim

Many thanks to Times staff writer James Ricci and photographer Joel P. Lugavere for the heartwarming four-part serial on the struggles of Todd Robinson and his family in the wake of his work-related burn accident (Dec. 28-31). Rarely do daily news stories give us the opportunity to understand and appreciate how tragic events affect people’s lives forever.

Ricci’s artful prose and observations captured the poignancy of the changes in the lives of all the Robinson family members. The photographs, too, are awesome in conveying the attendant fear, exhaustion, uncertainty and fleeting moments of exhilaration.

Thank you to Todd and Lori Robinson for their willingness to share their private story. This kind of inspired reporting also educates us about the dedication and abilities of people who are in the business of saving lives. We owe them a huge debt, and we owe it to ourselves to remember that the art of caring for people is one to be perfected in and practiced by all of us.

MARYANN WELLS BOGNER

Anaheim