Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Molly's Miracles Event






Molly is an amazing 2 year old in the middle of a battle to save her life. This is her story in her mother's words.
"Molly was born a very healthy 8 pound 9 ounce girl on March 29, 2009. In august of 2010, Molly started to have difficulties with ears, breathing and allergies. We just figured she had asthma like her older brother Matthew. But with Matthew, with the breathing treatments he got much better... she didn't and she was on a lot of medication. In January of 2011 she got pneumonia. Our wonderful pediatrician (who we credit saving her life)... gave her antibiotics and told us to come back in four weeks because she wanted to make sure it was gone. Well...all the pneumonia cleared up but a spot remained...turns out it was a tumor in her chest causing all of the breathing issues. She was diagnosed with stage 4 Neuroblastoma on February 28, 2011 at 23 months old. She was diagnosed with stage 4 because she had unfavorable histology and a small percentage in her bone. She has undergone 6 cycles of chemo and OU in Oklahoma and surgery in NYC. She will finish up the remainder of her treatment at OU which includes tandem (two) stem cell transplants, radiation to the site where the tumor was, retonic acid (accutane) and antibody therapy. The remainder of the treatment she has left is at least six months."
Here's how you can help. In the month of October I will be partnering with Heidi Whitestine, 31 bags and Gifts consultant, to raise money for Molly. Go to www.mythirtyone.com/hwhitestine, click "place an order" then click on "Molly's Miracles Fundraiser". These bags are mutifunctional and make great gifts for teachers, birthdays and holidays. Molly will receive 20% of all sales.
Also, I will be donating 50% of sales of all gift certificates ordered in October. So, if you want to plan ahead for the holidays or have a baby shower gift you need to get, email me at mclifeportaits@hotmail.com.
Please join me to make this even a success. Every little bit helps.

Sunday, September 11, 2011

Mr. and Mrs. Deaver

I worried all week about rain for this couple who were having their wedding and reception outside. We had a back up plan but I knew how important it was for the two of them to have pictures at the farm. They saw each other for the first time at the country club. Even my heart was pounding! The day worked out perfectly. Chris and Katie are obviously madly in love and I had a great time capturing it! The best part of the night was the surprise fireworks show. Fun! Congratulations Katie and Chris!!! Best Wishes!!!




Mr. and Mrs. Adair

When I delivered the engagement portraits to Michelle, she burst into tears. I did too. Bob was deployed and she was missing him like crazy. I hoped Michelle would have the magical day she always dreamed of and when the weather looked rainy, I prayed. Friday, Spetember 9, 2001, went as planned, perfectly. The church was beautiful and there was a background everywhere I turned. We could have spent hours there! Michelle look stunning in her dress. Everything was as I had hoped it would be for her. Perfect! I wish nothing but a lifetime of happiness...oh and maybe some babies...so I can take their pictures!!!! Congrats Bob and Michelle!!!!