Here’s another story about sisters – twin sisters this time!! These beautiful, spunky twins have been through more in their short five years than many of us will go through in a lifetime! And this is a good story, one with a good outcome so far, one with answered prayers after a long wait. These are the kinds of stories that keep us believing in the power of those prayers, the amazing strength of people to overcome the worst and the importance of being surrounded by family, friends and loved ones during our most difficult times.
Taylor was just 3 years old when she was diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia, a fast-growing cancer of the blood and bone marrow. She and her mom spent close to a year in Phoenix Children’s Hospital for her treatment. You can read about it on her blog, Loving Taylor. I learned about her through a mutual friend and was so touched by her story that I followed it closely while she was ill and prayed often and hard for her.
These little girls who had been together since birth were suddenly separated most of the time and I can’t even imagine how hard it was on each of them individually as well as on their parents, grandparents and everyone else who loved and cared for them. Last year on their fourth birthday they hadn’t seen each other for almost a month and they got an hour in the hospital for cupcakes!
What I picked up on immediately upon meeting them for the first time was their infectious happiness to be there and their love for each other. I think you’ll see it in the photos. Along with joy and love, if you look closely at them you’ll see grace, serenity and a little mischief!
We are so thankful to have been able to photograph these beautiful girls. We pray for Taylor’s continued good reports from her doctors and we hope to have the opportunity to photograph them as they grow up into what will surely be beautiful young women!
In the meantime, Happy Fifth Birthday, Taylor and Savannah! We know it will be a joyous celebration!
Blessings to you and yours…
Karen
“Sisters touch your heart in ways no other could. Sisters share…their hopes, their fears, their love, everything they have. Real friendship springs from their special bonds.” ~Carrie Bagwell
Adorable sisters!
ReplyDelete