Friday, June 12, 2009

Miss A - 6M **Very Special-Please Read

This is a special little client of mine and I feel the need to share her story. She has a rare form of childhood cancer known as Retinoblastoma. Although, it's rare, I feel that in my early career as a photographer if one of my clients has been diagnosed with it, then it's worth informing more parents of this serious disease. You can actually check for it yourself by taking a flash photograph of your child in dim lighting. There are many informative websites if you google retinoblastoma and they even have examples of what to look for in photographs. You might even remember the story last year of 2 moms who became friends over an internet forum. The lived in different continents; but the one mom was able to warn her friend of the potential danger just by seeing her snapshots that were shared on the forum. If you didn't see the story, you can read about it from the Today show here.

Little Miss A's mom had seen the story last year and became concerned after seeing her snapshots of A. She immediately sought a doctor who then sent them directly to St. Jude. She is now being treated for not one tumor; but 3 tumors - one in one eye and 2 in the other. Please keep your thoughts with her and her family as they undergo chemo and other treatments. Her prognosis of beating the cancer is good; but she will most likely lose some of her eyesight.

Please enjoy these photos of Miss A and take note of the snapshots at the bottom that caused her mom to be concerned.

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Doll Baby finish
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These are the snapshots that raised concern for her mommy.
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8 comments:

Leachlady said...

Thnak you for sharing Stephanie!! Many prayers for you Miss A And for your parents!! Thank you for allowing us to learn from this situation!

MADDEE GRACE'S MOMMY said...

LITTLE MISS A...YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS...YOU ARE A LITTLE DOLL!!

jennifer said...

Hi Stephanie !! Thank you for sharing "Miss A's" story. I absolutely love the Pics (as usual) !!! We will see you next month !

Brandi said...

Oh my goodness - I received an email about Miss A a couple of months ago & we have actually been praying for this little girl! I'm so glad I can now put her sweet little smiling face with her story. I am rooting for her & her family. :-)
Small world..

Amy Hightower Murphy said...

I love the pic in the doll baby finish. She is a beauty!

Anonymous said...

Hi, I am praying for lil' miss A....I had a similar situation with my baby...he had those white pupils in photos as well, we went to children's hospital two different times, he is okay and was not diagnosed but I know how it feels to be so scared for your baby....I will be praying for this precious baby girl and her family.May god be with them all!

Angie Griffith said...

What a doll! Prayers for this family! Gorgeous images Steph!

kbergeron2009 said...

Thank you for sharing. Little miss A is my neice. Love the pictures!

 

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