Not long ago I had the absolute honor of meeting the amazing Davidson family…Kirby, Amy, Ryan, Mallory and Shiloh, the Yorkie. They belong to the same church as my best friend and fellow photographer, Carrie, and she and I were welcomed into their home with huge smiles and graciousness. The positive energy and joyful spirit of this family is made even more remarkable by their story.
Ryan, at 15 years old, has been living with brain cancer for the past 9 years. He has endured so much health-wise, yet remains grounded and full of abundant faith and hope. The family has recently received news that his most current tumor is inoperable and that all medical options have been exhausted. Shortly after our photo session, Ryan’s condition took a negative turn and he is now on Hospice Care. We are all praying for his continued comfort and peace.
Ryan’s wish throughout all of his struggles has been that no other child should ever have to go through what he has suffered. No child should have to deal with cancer. He recently set a goal of raising $15,000 for Relay for Life and surpassed it easily through donations from friends, family and others who have heard his story. Please visit Ryan’s Relay for Life site here to read more about the incredible strength and courage of this boy and to help him fight to end cancer.
