Grateful.

This Mother's Day, I will be especially grateful

for my four beautiful children. Today, I met a

mother who lost one child and watched as the

other clings to life. As I photographed "S" & "S"

her Mom told me how close the sisters were to

eachother. How they were both very busy and

how beautiful they were.

*

And just as one mother is saying goodbye,

she thinks of other mothers and their

children, & decides to participate in

organ donation. What a wonderful

*gift* to give during such a tragic time.

*

I will admit, that this is not an easy thing

for me to do when I photograph....but knowing

in my heart that I can help these families preserve

the memory of their child is so rewarding. I do this

in honor of my nephews, Gabreal and Samuel.

*

God bless all of you and know that you

weigh heavily on my heart.