I want to thank you all for taking the time to nominate families for our giveaway. It was humbling to read your stories, and a blessing to know of people who struggle and persevere. So without further adieu, I am so happy to share that the winner of the Giving is Awesome contest is the Krause family! I’d like to share the letter that I received on their behalf…
Mollie,
I know a family that deserves some extra attention this Christmas. Although, I don’t know them personally, I do know them through my church. They are the Krause Family. Amanda Krause is a single mom with two children; Madison (6th grade) and Stanton (4th grade). Their world was turned upside down in August when Stanton was diagnosed with stage 4 high risk brain cancer. He is currently undergoing treatment at Dell Children’s Hospital in Austin after brain surgery and radiation treatment at MD Anderson in Houston. Fortunately, two of Stanton’s tumors are gone but there are some spots left on the brain and on the spine. The good news is that the spots are all smaller than before and his doctors are very hopeful about his outcome.
Amanda works in outside sales and is commission dependent. As you can imagine, caring for Stanton’s needs greatly reduces time for generating sales and commission. Therefore, the family is having a hard time making ends meet.
On one hand, I think maybe this wouldn’t be the best time for family pictures. Then on the other hand, I feel that these memories will always be with them to look back on the time when Stanton kicked cancer’s butt!
Follow his progress here: http://unstoppablestanton.blogspot.com/
Blessings,
Delisa
After reading their story, my heart goes out to them all. Especially Amanda. To go through all this with a positive attitude for your children, that is really huge. Amanda, I would guess that you are an amazing blessing to your children, a blessing of the example of what it means to persevere, to forge ahead, to press on.
I truly hope that we can capture some of that in your session, to capture YOU with your children, just being the strong family you are. I hope when you look at the images we will create that you see your own strength, the admiration your children must have for you, and the power of the love you share. I can not wait to meet you.
Just as a reminder, it is a free $1300 package. You can book any time. Just call me when you are ready. And Delisa, don’t forget you get the complimentary session and a filled album for nominating them. THANK YOU, Delisa, for taking the time.
