Pray for Ava in her fight with Cancer!
Late last year, my heart dropped when my friends Anna & Mike shared the news that their daughter Ella Joy had been diagnosed with cancer…I reached out and had them come in for a few family photos before they began chemotherapy. (Ella Joy Photos) Shortly after, my friends Esther & Mike had also found out that their 5 year old daughter, Ava, had been diagnosed with leukemia. =(
Due to the immediate treatment necessary, we weren’t able to get Ava into my Chicago photography studio until a couple days ago. It’s been a long journey for Ava and her family…but we are praying that tomorrow Ava’s biopsy would reveal <.01>So as you peruse these images of precious Ava, please lift up a prayer for them!
You can read a great summary written of their story & the need for bone marrow donors on KoreAm blog – Read the article!
Esther & Mike also have a blog where they write out their honest thoughts & reflections – Read the latest post!
If you haven’t registered to be a bone marrow donor, please consider it! You can help save a child’s life! I’ve been on the bone marrow donor registry for the past 5 years or so- for more info: bethematch.org
10 years ago I attended a large church in Champaign, IL, Covenant Fellowship Church during undergrad and the 4 years after that. There I had developed a deep sense of community with so many people. Many of them have supported my small business as a Chicago wedding and family photographer! So if you are reading this and you come from CFC…please know…I photographed Ava, Esther, Mike & lil Gwen with all the love and prayer that they feel from our CFC community!
Who’s being goofy!
She has such a wonderful smile and laugh and I think it translates through the photo!
When I posed Ava like this…she said, “I have never sat like this in my WHOLE LIFE!” =)
A mommy + daughter photo! I think Mommy is her favorite! =)
Daddy + daughter picture! For those that don’t know…Ava likes to nibble on her daddy’s ear!!! =)
Ava, Esther, Mike & Gwen…our prayers go with you as you continue your fight against cancer! I hope these photos bring a smile to you all! And do know that your friends and family care for you so much and we are praying for you!
with love,
your Chicago family photographer,
Kenny
Chicago Family Photographer w/Ava | Chicago Destination Wedding Photographer - Nakai Photography Blog[…] this family back in 2014 after Ava had started chemotherapy. You can see those photos at the Lee Family Session 2014 blog post. It has not been easy journey by any means, but they are still fighting and persevering. I’m […]