Jared

I met my hero last week. This is 7 year old Jared. Jared has been diagnosed with Chordoma (which is a tumor in the skull area). Jared has been through surgery already to have this tumor removed but I just found out (today) that resent test are showing that the tumor has returned and has spread to the area behind his throat and down his neck. Jared and his parents have been travelling across country for the last few months to meet with doctors and other specialist and only had a day or two here at home to be with family and friends before heading back across country to start the next battle in the ugly world of tumors, chemotherapy.
My souls desire was to capture the love and tenderness Jared's parents showed to him and his siblings. I didn't have to do much coaxing the kids were natural models with georgeous eyes and great expressions. We had a great time at Memory Grove. The lighting was perfect, the weather was warm, and I was lucky enough to get to spend an hour and some with this beautiful family. Thank you for enriching my life with your example of faith, optimism, and love.