I’ve typed and retyped what I want to say in this post. It seems flat. So I delete again…. The fact is that no one should have to go through this. No one should have to spend the whole of his Junior year having surgery, chemo, radiation as well as many other pokes, meds and treatments. No mother should have to wake up in the middle of the night and feel a hopeless panic that her child could be taken from her. No family should be pulled along in the undertow of cancer.
It. just. isn’t. fair.
But it happens… and the only thing that is left is a repeat prayer offered up “Lord, heal him…heal him”. I feel prevailed to be one who prayed for Jack and for his family. I am completely honored to be asked to take his Senior Portraits. Here are some of my favorites from our time together –
I am happy to report that though his struggles aren’t totally behind him, Jack is in remission! I’m looking forward to (if I may be so bold!) taking his wedding photos, first baby’s photos and on and on. Lord, keep him healed! Amen.
Okay, now I am crying….for reals. XXOO!
Christiana-
These are wonderful. So much better than I prayed for (literally). Jack will be very proud of how well they turned out. The power of prayer is infinitely mightier than we can fathom, but I have felt its healing power, its loving embrace, its comfort and protection. Thank you for praying for him. These photographs document his journey to recovery!
God bless you!!
Christa xxoo
Our family so loves this young man and his family! (The photographer rates highly with us too!)What wonderful photos! They really radiate the confident, strong, courageous person we know. Can’t believe the little boy we’ve known for years is starting his senior year and will be graduating. The celebration means even more when we look back at the journey Jack has travelled. You are undaunted, Jack! Praying for a wonderful future ahead!
Amazing pictures of an amazing person!
Beautiful on the inside and out and the pictures capture him perfectly.
I met Christa, Jack’s wonderful Mum at University in Cardiff far too many years ago. I live in Yorkshire, England, so I haven’t been able to see my lovely friend for a few years. I n fact the last time I saw Christa, Jack was a baby. I have been so touched by Jack and the Donahue’s journey and I have to admit that these photos made me weep – and for all the right reasons. What a handsome boy and what you have captured is Jack’s overwhelming inner stregnth. I am a wedding planner and I see many photographs …and these are just stunning.
Wonderful wonderful, that’s all I can say! 🙂