Happy Thanksgiving! \u00a0Today is a day \u00a0to give thanks for the many blessings we have. \u00a0Admittedly I have had a very unlucky 2013, and have been having difficulty appreciating every little blessing in my life. \u00a0I was going through some really difficult personal issues when I met and photographed Mariah and her family. \u00a0Mariah is a beautiful 10 year old little girl who is full of spunk. \u00a0She also has cerebral palsy and epilepsy. \u00a0She has survived more hardships in her ten years than most of us will face in a lifetime. \u00a0She may be tiny for her age, but she is definitely full of pre-teen attitude, and her spirit is huge. \u00a0Thank you so much Mariah for letting me be a part of your life.<\/p>\n

May 13, 2015 update: \u00a0Mariah grew her angel wings toady. \u00a0She will be missed by so many. \u00a0My heart aches for her family. \u00a0Please say a little prayer for them.<\/em><\/p>\n

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There are many children and families like Mariah’s. \u00a0These Tiny Lights remind us of all that is good in life, and reminds us to count each day as a blessing. \u00a0Please visit the <\/span>Tiny Light Foundation<\/a> to learn more about how photographers and these special families are being paired up to create memories. \u00a0I am so\u00a0<\/span><\/span>honoured\u00a0to be a photographer with them.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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