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Abigail’s Make-A-Wish Trip

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Last year my then-2 1/2 year old great niece Abigail was diagnosed with brain cancer. After multiple surgeries and radiation, she is doing pretty well today but needs to go 10 years before remission is declared, so it’s one day at a time. Last week she was treated to a Make-A-Wish trip at Disneyworld and my wife & I were honored to be chosen as the guests. I took the energy of my angst about this tragedy and poured it into photographing the little princess, recalling the photojournalism style of my newspaper photo days years ago.

This remarkable 3 1/2 year old is absolutely changing my life. I hope you glimpse her beautiful spirit in this set. Thank you sincerely for viewing.

Best,
Ross

The Little Princess

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Face Painting Tickle

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Even Disney Gift Shops Are Magical

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Nighttime Bubbles Fun

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Proud Dad With His Beautiful Girl

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A Castle For A Princess

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Daisy Hugs Rock

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Mickey Welcomes Tiny Hands

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I Gotta Be Free!

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Tired But Gracefully Composed

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Day 1 Excitement At Make-A-Wish Villa

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Just Need A Quick Nap

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Feb 20, 2023 at 09:58 PM

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Nice set.

Feb 20, 2023 at 10:16 PM

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She looks like a happy child. You captured her emotions well.

Feb 20, 2023 at 10:42 PM

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Ross the pictures came out fantastic. She is a beautiful child. Her energy and happiness permeate the images.

I will once again pray that one day you and she will sit with her children on your laps and share the pictures and tell stories from your trip to the Magic Kingdom.

Steve

Feb 20, 2023 at 11:21 PM

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RustyBug wrote:
Nice set.

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percolated wrote:
She looks like a happy child. You captured her emotions well.

Thank you so much @RustyBug and @percolated for viewing and commenting!

Feb 20, 2023 at 11:44 PM

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1bwana1 wrote:
Ross the pictures came out fantastic. She is a beautiful child. Her energy and happiness permeate the images.

I will once again pray that one day you and she will sit with her children on your laps and share the pictures and tell stories from your trip to the Magic Kingdom.

Steve

I really appreciate you my friend!

Feb 20, 2023 at 11:45 PM

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Great set, Ross. I know the professional side took over in order for you to get these wonderful memory makers. Ten years is eternity when one is waiting for remission, but I know personally it flies by. Steve said it best.

My favorite image is the second. As I gazed, my emotions swung from joy to sorrow and back.

Feb 21, 2023 at 12:09 AM

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You accomplished what you set out to do, brilliantly. A very emotional set. Well done.

—Peter.

Feb 21, 2023 at 06:25 AM

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Absolutely wonderful series. I'm praying that Abigail makes a full and complete recovery.

Feb 21, 2023 at 07:34 AM

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Ross, that’s a beautiful set👍🏻 Abigail is full of energy and has an incredible smile. I will certainly keep Abigail in my prayers for a full recovery. Thanks for sharing such a wonderful set and the backstory makes it powerful.

Feb 21, 2023 at 11:12 AM

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A princess, indeed. Wonderful photos, and best wishes for a long, healthy, and happy life for Abigail.

Feb 21, 2023 at 11:56 AM

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GoodEgg wrote:
Great set, Ross. I know the professional side took over in order for you to get these wonderful memory makers. Ten years is eternity when one is waiting for remission, but I know personally it flies by. Steve said it best.

My favorite image is the second. As I gazed, my emotions swung from joy to sorrow and back.

@GoodEgg, your thoughtful comments are so meaningful to me, thank you for expressing what you did! I am honored by you taking the time. It sounds like you or someone close to you understands this journey well. I do not feel equipped to fully love knowing the risks, but I hope that I can. Right now Abigail has become just about the most important thing in my life.

Thanks again,
Ross

Feb 21, 2023 at 01:15 PM

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Beautiful images, beautiful child. May God continue to brighten her life.

Feb 21, 2023 at 01:43 PM

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Prosophos wrote:
You accomplished what you set out to do, brilliantly. A very emotional set. Well done.

—Peter.

Thank you so much Peter! It's really meaningful to me that you feel emotion from Abigail's images ❤️ Thank you for saying so.

Feb 21, 2023 at 02:33 PM

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spoupard wrote:
Absolutely wonderful series. I'm praying that Abigail makes a full and complete recovery.

That is very valuable @spoupard, thank you!

Feb 21, 2023 at 02:34 PM

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keepclicking wrote:
Ross, that’s a beautiful set👍🏻 Abigail is full of energy and has an incredible smile. I will certainly keep Abigail in my prayers for a full recovery. Thanks for sharing such a wonderful set and the backstory makes it powerful.

My friend, really value your feedback. Giving you a virtual man-hug!

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Feb 21, 2023 at 02:35 PM

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Rajan Parrikar wrote:
Beautiful images, beautiful child. May God continue to brighten her life.

Rajan, I'm grateful for your gracious comment, thank you!! 🙏🏽

Feb 21, 2023 at 02:37 PM

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Gorgeous child!

Feb 21, 2023 at 08:47 PM

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Thank you for the background story. It’s the stories that make photographs powerful. Well done. Give my best to your great niece and her family. 👊🏻👊🏻

Feb 21, 2023 at 09:40 PM

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mudlake wrote:
Thank you for the background story. It’s the stories that make photographs powerful. Well done. Give my best to your great niece and her family. 👊🏻👊🏻

Thank you so much!

Feb 22, 2023 at 08:29 AM

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