A Butterfly lights beside us like a sunbeam.
And for brief moment its glory and beauty belong to our world.
But then it flies again and though we wish it could of stayed, we felt so lucky to have seen it.
-unknown
Ella Hope ~ A sweet little girl died last night from Diffused Intrinsic Pontine Glioma. My own mother died from a glioma but this one strikes children and is un-merciful. I didn’t know Ella personally but I have read her journal http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/ellahope everyday since her Aunt Kirsten told me about Ella’s diagnosis almost a year ago and have lit many candles. So many prayed for a miracle for the Hauschildt family …
I was honored when Kirsten shared an album of pictures taken by a Bereavement Photographer of Ella and her family a few short months ago… This is a wonderful service that photographers do for no fee and something I highly suggest… The power and memories created in these images will give Ella’s family comfort for years to come..
With Kirstens’ permission I am posting a few of them here..
God bless you Ella … I know you will be able to dance again in Heaven…
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Thank you Christine. I can’t help wanting the world to see her radiance. She was a spectacular presence.
My sister’s family received so many gifts from well-wishers throughout this ordeal, but these photographs stand far above the rest. They will be their most prized possessions as the years go on.
Beautiful photos. What a wonderful thing for the photographer to do. I am sure they will be treasured.
Kirsten — Radiance is the perfect word to describe Ella’s presence.. you can feel it from looking at the pictures..
Such lovely photos, thank you for sharing themwith us
Christine,
I can’t think of a photog better suited to such a charitable act. I’m sure when the opportunity presents itself you will give a wonderful gift to a family facing loss.
xoxo Em
Thank you Emily… I consider that the ultimate in compliments regarding where I am emotionally with photography…
XoXo