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{please pray} – dallas/fort worth family photographer – melissa zihlman

Today was one of those kind of sessions…the ones I feel in my soul, the ones that will linger with me as long as I live.  I’ve known this family “forever,” almost as long as I can remember – and the sweet little red headed 3-year-old is my son’s best friend.

Kim, or Mawmaw as she’s better known is an amazing woman.  A lady with more strength and FAITH than anyone I have ever met.  And she is fighting an incredible battle.  Tomorrow, on her birthday, she’ll have surgery…and she needs all of us to be praying for her, for the doctors, and for her kids.

I know many of you read this blog…so I’m hoping this call to pray will add many more to her prayer chain.  Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

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amy boring - 18 February 2010 - 10:46 pm

I love these shots. Priceless. I will be care bear staring it up over here! Kick some ass Mawmaw!

ashley - 18 February 2010 - 10:51 pm

Beautiful images of this family, Melissa! In that 4th one, you can see mawmaw in the little girl so clearly! I will pray for them. I know they have to love these.

shari - 19 February 2010 - 12:13 am

wow, how absolutely breathtaking. hard not to be so emotional, reading their story. have faith. thank you for sharing.

beverly - 19 February 2010 - 12:35 am

what a sweet and beautiful series of images! and I know she’ll be surrounded in prayers.

Li - 19 February 2010 - 12:47 am

These are beautiful and I’m sure the family will treasure them. I’m sending prayers their way for tomorrow.

Tanna - 19 February 2010 - 1:24 am

Beautiful family and images. I will be praying for them tomorrow.

Jeanette - 19 February 2010 - 6:36 am

Praying for your friend

sue - 19 February 2010 - 7:01 am

Sweetie….wonderful job, you captured all of them perfectly.

lara - 19 February 2010 - 7:43 am

lovely and powerful images! prayers and healing thoughts headed your way for a wonderful day today…

Carrie Scruggs - 19 February 2010 - 8:11 am

Great pictures to cherish forever! You can do this mawmaw!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kimberli - 19 February 2010 - 8:11 am

What amazing images… the love this family shares is SO evident. You captured it perfectly. Prayers have been said and continue to be said for Mawmaw. Best wishes for this beautiful family!!!

shalonda - 19 February 2010 - 8:32 am

beautiful job m….many prayers for superwomen tomorrow!

kristi - 19 February 2010 - 8:36 am

wow…..so much emotion packed into each of these images…..what a lovely family…

Christine - 19 February 2010 - 9:37 am

Lovely captures. Will be keeping Mawmaw and her family in my prayers.

Angela - 19 February 2010 - 10:17 am

Amazing pictures…priceless. This family and Kim are in my prayers.

Donlea - 19 February 2010 - 10:35 am

These pictures are beautiful! I will pray for this family with all my might.

Janice - 19 February 2010 - 10:44 am

I love the loving expressions you captured in these images. So beautiful. She is a beautiful woman. Sending my thoughts and prayers for her and her family.

lindsay - 19 February 2010 - 11:25 am

these are amazing. you can completely feel the love between all of them. our thoughts and love are with them.

Leandra - 19 February 2010 - 11:47 am

Prayers and love being sent to Mawmaw tomorrow. These images are so touching. Bless her.

Angela - 19 February 2010 - 12:00 pm

What a beautiful way to capture them together! They look natural and happy…my heart goes out to them and the family will be in my prayers!

Aubrey - 19 February 2010 - 12:49 pm

Such beautiful images! I will be praying for this family and the struggle they are going through.

Alyssa - 19 February 2010 - 1:10 pm

Beautiful images. I will be praying tomorrow all goes well.

Krysten - 19 February 2010 - 1:11 pm

Absolutely beautiful work!! The family is in my thoughts!

Dana - 19 February 2010 - 1:33 pm

What beautiful images of a gorgeous family. They are in my prayers.

Kimberly Motter - 19 February 2010 - 1:48 pm

Big prayers for Mawmaw and family! What a special family. You can see it in thier faces. All the love. Beautiful images.

Lisa - 19 February 2010 - 1:50 pm

Such a beautiful family. You really captured their love and spirit. Sending good thoughts & prayers to Mawmaw and her family.

katie - 19 February 2010 - 2:40 pm

What a gorgeous session! I’ll be thinking about them.

lindsay - 19 February 2010 - 3:01 pm

such a beautiful session of a beautiful family… sending positive thoughts their way.

Crystal - 19 February 2010 - 6:44 pm

What sweet, sweet, pictures! And I second Amy Boring’s comment!!!

Lisa Davis - 20 February 2010 - 8:48 pm

Thank you for capturing this wonderful family!!!

Jane Gauthreaux - 20 February 2010 - 9:20 pm

As a photographer myself, I so appreciate what you have captured. Kim has been a part of my family for as long as I can remember. I love her and the girls and Jack surely will treasure these forever. We are all praying for you Kim and love you dearly. jane

Sharon - 20 February 2010 - 9:23 pm

The essence of this family has been captured in these photographs. What a blessing you have given them!

Andi - 20 February 2010 - 10:49 pm

Kim and her family hold a very special place in my heart. You did a beautiful job portraying Kims love for her family.

Courtney - 20 February 2010 - 11:22 pm

what a beautiful family! You have captured them wonderfully. Prayers are going out to them in this difficult time.

Lana Prejean - 21 February 2010 - 10:11 am

Beautiful pictures; I can see the Love of God there…ya’ll are in my prayers.

Miray - 21 February 2010 - 2:20 pm

Wonderfull pictues thank you so much capturing Kim’s beutiful moments with her children.

Sally - 21 February 2010 - 3:44 pm

What beautiful memories these pictures will bring each time Kim and her family views them. Prayers are said daily by your CRHP Sisters for you and your family.

Kate - 21 February 2010 - 6:12 pm

Amazing memories! What a priceless gift. Kim your CRHP sisters are storming heaven for you.

Jessica - 22 February 2010 - 9:38 am

Wow what a beautiful family, and what wonderful priceless treasures these photos must be! You are in my prayers.

Linda Aultman - 22 February 2010 - 11:10 am

Looking into Kim’s eyes, I see her faith, I see her strength, her love for her family and her amazing courage. I love this beautiful lady and am honored to have been praying for her every day….as I will continue for all the days of her life.

Ana Castaneda - 22 February 2010 - 1:09 pm

Melissa, you do great work. These pictures are amazing and I know the family will treasure them forever!

Carolyn Helm - 22 February 2010 - 5:50 pm

Thank you for capturing the true essence of Kim & her family. These pictures are more inspiring and special than you will ever know. May God bless this precious family and may your work continue to touch others so that they may see God’s love in the eyes of others.

Linda Holman - 22 February 2010 - 11:00 pm

What an amazing family Kim. The pictures are awesome! We love you. Your walk with Christ is truly an inspiration. Prayers and blessings to you all. YSIC!

Anya Coleman - 27 February 2010 - 9:00 pm

Love!

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