Helicopter Ride with Kate
Helicopter Ride with Kate
“When you find yourself beginning to feel a bond between yourself and the people you photograph, when you laugh and cry with their laughter and tears, you will know you are on the right track.”I can relate to this quote as I look through the photos I recently captured of a beautiful little girl, Kate, who is currently fighting brain cancer. I’m shaken with the beauty and strength of this little girl and her family. I met Kate and her family (who were here vacationing before jumping back into chemo ) when I was asked if I would volunteer my photography services to a local helicopter company that i’ve shot for before. And of course I said yes!
The Ride
The helicopter ride was fun… a few hiccups like a storm and some use of an ‘aloha’ bag by the kids but overall it wasn’t the scenery or being in a helicopter that stirred me, but the beauty and joy that resonated from the family. They are not defeated in the least bit and hold strong to their faith in God. You can learn their story at PRAY FOR KATEPray for Kate
So I want to make this post about asking you join with me in praying for Kate. Here is what the family asks for in prayer…- Pray that God would deliver Kate from every cancer cell in her body.
- Pray for the protection of her body as she undergoes extremely intensive chemotherapy treatments.
- Pray that the tumor would disappear completely and pray for Kate’s sweet heart in this confusing time in her life.
- Pray also for the Doctors treating Kate that they would have laser like understanding of how to treat this cancer.
- Pray for us as a couple and that our marriage would be strengthened as we travel this long road with our daughter and family.
- Pray for our family (Aaron, Holly, Olivia, Kate and Will) that God would hold us close through this season of trusting Him in new brand new ways.
- Pray that as Kate’s story continues to travel, literally, across the world, it would be a story that points to hope.
AND HERE ARE SOME PHOTOS:
You can learn their story at PRAY FOR KATE
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05/12/2011 at 3:51 PM
Beautiful.
05/12/2011 at 4:32 PM
What great memories! Simply wonderful! What blessing.
Photographer: “you are blessed to be a blessing”
Thank you!
05/12/2011 at 4:39 PM
We love the McRae’s and pray for them daily. Your photos are beautiful and capture their sweet family and the beautiful scenery perfectly. You are a blessing to offer your talent to help keep their memories!
05/12/2011 at 4:49 PM
I have been praying for Kate for almost two years. Thank you for the photos.
05/12/2011 at 5:11 PM
Such amazing scenery. I am sure this is something that you all will never forget. The kids will have much to tell their friends about this whole trip. Praying for you all. May Kate soon be completely healed.
Blessing from San Antonio,
Mary Angel
05/12/2011 at 5:25 PM
We too have been praying for Kate since her journey began. We are also HUGE fans of Hawaii and so excited to see your photos. You captured everything so amazingly!!! Thank you for what you do. Your work is certainly a blessing to many!!!
05/16/2011 at 7:17 PM
[...] these photos while the family was in Hawaii on vacation before Kate’s Chemo started again (Helicopter Ride With Kate –> the post by Jannelle). Beautiful work, Jannelle. Thank you for what you do and for [...]
05/25/2011 at 9:53 PM
Wow this is absolutely a beautiful imagery. As a father, it definitely touches my heart and it encourages me to see how they’re able to find courage to push through in spite of circumstances. I’ll be praying for healing for her. Good work Jannelle!
steve