A good man.
If children have the ability to ignore all odds and percentages, then maybe we can all learn from them. When you think about it, what other choice is there but to hope? We have two options, medically and emotionally: give up, or fight like hell. ~Lance Armstrong
A couple of weeks ago I had an awesome opportunity to take pictures for this wonderful family. They have been through a lot due to the devastation and heartache that comes with cancer. This great man (And when I say great, I truly mean GREAT) fought endlessly through his first round of Chemo/surgeries and expressed how happy he was to finally have eyelashes, eyebrows and the hair on his head again. Even with his discomfort you could see the true love and happiness that he has for his family. Before our session his daughter called and warned me that he wasn’t going to come all dressed up which I told her was just fine with me. I was excited to capture him as he really is. He is purely a country man and has worked hard on his ranch for years. He and his wife have been married for 47 years and I can promise you that they interacted the same as any giddy newly wed couple that I have met. This session was so inspiring for me and it really made me appreciate the little things in life. As of last Monday he has now started his second round of treatment. He seems to be a fighter but none the less my prayers will be with him and his family. What a good man.
Serena Gene
February 24th, 2010
So sweet. I am taking pictures of my amazing grandparents tomorrow! So now I have some great ideas! Thanks, you are so incredibly talented!
Serena I love love love this!!! Brought me to tears!
My eyes started tearing up as I was looking at these. I know the family is going to treasure them forever!
I will take you up on your offer to go out and have fun with our cameras anytime!
you captured what our hearts are feeling at this time…thanks…they are priceless! this photo session will always be a happy thought in our memories.
Serena…simply amazing. They will charish these for years.
I love these. The one with him and his hat on looking down at his wife gets me It’s such a sweet moment. And I love the honesty of his clothes and the hat on his head, just him, being him. Perfect!
You did such an amazing job with these pictures, I love the feel of them.
How fantastic. The image of he and his wife walking into the sun is gorgeous… as are all the rest! Fabulous work again, Serena.
Thanks so much for your kind words. I really love sessions like these. What great people they were to photograph. I just heard that he is back in the hospital again due to complications. :( I hope all will go well.
Thanks again.
Awesome post girl! Love the pics …. seem like such a super sweet couple! Prayers are with them at this time.
Serena, You did an awesome job capturing the priceless moments in my grandpa’s life. Thanks so much!