This is by far the most difficult blog post I’ve ever written. I’ve debated what to write over and over, but have decided to just write exactly what’s on my heart. I want to ask a favor of you my blog readers. I would love it if you would pray for this family, and in particular this beautiful woman. I was honored to be asked by a mutual friend to photograph this sweet family over the weekend. They have been through some extremely difficult times recently and have a long road ahead. I have cried for them, prayed for them, and pleaded on their behalf, and will continue to do so over and over. I can’t even begin to tell Sara’s story as well as she does on her caringbridge site, so I encourage you to click over to read about her journey. You will be so blessed by her words. She’s an amazing woman and her family is pretty special too! I had never met Sara or her family until this weekend, but immediately felt at home with them. Her boys are just adorable, and I loved photographing some of the special things they do together.
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They read a book together, and the boys were so into it. Such sweet moments.
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Sara also mentioned that one of their rituals involves a little bit of tickle time in their bedroom. The boys weren’t too sure about doing that during the day for fear they might have to go to bed afterward, but it didn’t take too long for them to become fully engaged. I absolutely love the expressions of pure joy on their faces.
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The wrestling got pretty intense and mom & dad stepped back as the boys went one on one!
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Sara, Brian, Camden & Scott – It was such a blessing to spend time with you guys this weekend. I hope these happy moments can bring you joy when you are in the midst of difficult times. I will continue to pray for strength, comfort and peace for your family, and for complete healing. You are truly an inspiration to me, and I’m sure to the others around you. Thank you for letting me into your lives, even if for a short time!
“As for me, I will always have hope; I will praise you more and more.” Psalm 71:14Because there was absolutely no way to post all of the photos here that I wanted to, I put together a slideshow of our brief time together. Sara’s parents were also there and are at the end of the slideshow.
These are absolutely beautiful, Chesley. You have captured their sweet spirits and the boys infectious energy. Stunning and amazing. Much love . . .
Chesley, what an incredible story to tell through your pictures of this family. My heart has been breaking since I heard the news of what they are going through. I know what a treasure of precious memories this will be for all of them.
Absolutely beautiful!
Thank you for capturing true love. The slide show was a perfect backdrop to my prayers…..for God to heal his daughter and to give her a story to use for HIM. Thanks you!
Wow! You can just feel the love flowing from this precious family as you view your beautiful photographs. Thanks so much for posting the photos and the slideshow, Chelsey. Now I can show all my friends these photos of the very special young woman and her sweet family that I’ve asked them to lift up in prayer to the Father for His richest blessings and for a complete healing for our Sara.
Truly an amazing woman who I feel very blessed to know. Her influence and example are far stretching. What beautiful family pictures!
Beautiful images! What happy memories for this family. They will be in my prayers.
Beautiful images.
Beautiful images. Those are some amazing shots.
What amazing images, Chesley. They just exude the love this beautiful family has for each other.
Love the family shots on couch with books! Beautiful session.
Great capture of a family’s love. Such an incredibly touching story. Sara, you have the most beautiful smile! It radiates through in every photo!
These are absolutely gorgeous! You captured some great moments with this family…it’s like actually being there with them! My thoughts are with them…
I went to high school with Sara and her sister Dinah in Montgomery. Sara is so kind and loving and I am praying for her and her family everyday. These pictures are amazing and you have captured this moment in time for them beautifully.
What a beautiful and precious family! I am praying daily for this family and her treatment. I know they will treasure these beautiful photographs.
Thank you for taking these pictures for Sara. What a gift you have shared.
Sara,
What beautiful pictures. I loved the one of you and the boys alone the most and thought you look so beautiful in it. What a great testimony to the fun, love and laughter you and the boys and Brian share. I hope as you look on these you gain even more strength to fight this awful Cancer and move it out of your life.
Fighting with you through prayer.
Denise Hardison
What precious moments CAPTURED FOREVER! In Prayer….Kelly
Thank you for sharing…..Chelsey certainly captured priceless moments! Thank you, Sara, for sharing these sweet pictures with all of us. You glow with His radiance…..your light is shining in all you do and say. What a blessing you are to all of us! I’m sending a hug your way with continuous prayers for you, Brian, Camden, and Scott.
Chesley,
I have never seen your blog before (by the way it is beautiful) but it was sent my way today to be praying for Sara. God is sending your beautiful blog around. Thank you for sharing. My family will be praying.
These pictures are incredible!! How perfectly they capture this truly remarkable family!
The pictures are beautiful! I have cried while watching the slideshow. I have never met this family, but have been touched by their story and now have been touched by your photographs.
God Bless,
Lisa Hartman
Chesley,
It is absolutely amazing how God puts our paths together and weaves them in and out of the journeys of friends, and friends of friends. My son John and his wife Vicky are friends with Brian and Sara, sharing babysitting and an annual family Halloween party. My church is praying without ceasing for Sara and the family and smaller groups are lifting her up on a daily basis.
How blessed are you to be able to photograph this family!
Diana
Diana! Thank you for commenting! It is such a small world we live in. Thank you for commenting & for praying. Hope you are doing well :)!!
Beautiful pictures! What a joy they will be to have!
Chesley,
Thanks for doing this. I have been friends with Brian since we were kids. I certainly remember you well from those years also! Glad to see you flourishing in your career.
John Graham
These pictures are priceless. I just balled as I looked at each one of them. Praying for this family.
Those are great shots Chesly. Very nice B/W.
You really captured the love that is the Walker family!
We love you Brian, Sara, Camdon & Scott
Praying for you always, Ben Byars
(P.S. Brian, I’m glad you painted the under side of Camdon’s bunk bed. That is a very good photo.)
What beautiful photos of a beautiful family! May God bless all of you. Thank you for sharing this special time.
Thank you so very much for sharing these wonderful pictures of this wonderful family with us. God’s blessings to you too!