Brittany is a beautiful girl from Montana. She had Cystic Fibrosis. This weekend she lost her battle with the disease. My heart is heavy for her family especially her Mom Michelle who I got to meet and enjoyed spending time with a couple of months ago.
The back story is – I was asked by my neighbor, Tom, to be the “paparazzi” for his latest “Wish”. Tom has worked with “Make A Wish” Foundation for 18 years and Brittany had asked to be a Princess for a Day. It was so fun to be a part of the whole thing and to hear the updates from Tom as we got closer to Wish day; “We got Nordstroms to donate…”, “They are going to have a police motorcade…”, “Suite at the Hyatt..” , Tiffany’s, spa treatments, make-up, restaurants and on and on. Part of me was a bit worried that I wouldn’t be able to hold back the tears but the whole experience was so upbeat and positive and I feel blessed to have been a part of it.
Here’s my favorite shot of the day –
A link to the TV news spot – http://www.komonews.com/home/video/37848389.html?video=pop&t=a
A link to my album of the day – http://www.flickr.com/photos/11880601@N03/sets/72157612812515784/
And the families blog – www.brittanybreathes.blogspot.com
It was an honor to have known you, Brittany
Brittany really loved the day and was very excited about the DVD you made for her. You made the day very special for her. Thanks very much!
Christiana , I Brittany’s Mom would like to say to all of you who shared my Little girl Britt on her Princess day , you made a Life time of Memories for me and Brittany’s sisters and her Brother Austin who also has CF , I never thought I would Loose a Child but I have ,No doubt the Pain is unbearable , But thanks to you and Tom with the Pictures It still feels like she never Left my side i Thank you from the Bottom of my Herat . Brittany’s Mom Michelle .