About two months ago I started following a blog about the Sullivan Family .  Nine months ago Sara was diagnosed with breast cancer, at only 28 it was hard news for she and her husband Brad to take, but they chose to follow their faith through Sara’s diagnosis and treatment.  They were pregnant, with what they would soon learn was a sweet baby girl…there were important choices to be made about Sara’s treatment during the pregnancy.  Again trusting in the Lord they continued treatment and close monitoring of their sweet daughter.  For the last three week’s of Sara’s pregnancy she was on bed rest, but it didn’t deter her or her husband Brad’s faith.  Their baby girl, Chloe Grace entered the world six weeks early…spent a week in the NICU and then was released so her mother and father could take her home.  Sara was able to spend two amazing days at home will Chloe.  Brad will tell you it was the happiest he had ever seen his wife.  On September 17th Sara began having seizures, which in the hospital were diagnosed as post-partum angiopathy.  Four days later, Sara was pronounced brain dead, just a few days shy of her 29th birthday.

Brad and Chloe are adjusting to life as a family of two.  She is certainly keeping him on his toes, and she is also an amazing source of strength for him during this time of grief.  What amazes me most about this family, is their testament to their faith.  Never once during Sara’s 9 month battle did it waver, they were tested when Chloe had to spend time in the NICU, and yet it held strong…and even now as each day passes since Sara went to be with the Lord, Brad’s faith remains steadfast.  God has brought a lot of rain into their home in the last 9 months, but circumstances can’t possibly change who they are in Him.  What an inspiring and humbling testament of faith.

Brad and Chloe made the trip to Dallas this week, as they will be running in the Race for a Cure in honor of Sara on Saturday, and I had the amazing pleasure of spending the day with them.  Capturing sweet 6 pound Chloe, who shares her mother’s eyes, and Brad together.  A complete honor.  I look forward to capturing Chloe throughout her first year, thank you for allowing me to be a part of your lives.