Circle of Life...

I am so thankful to be able to do what I do: most every shoot I do involves documenting a new young life entering this world, or a new(er) life entering adulthood. Most of the time, I deal with the more pleasant side of the Circle of Life...

...until recently.

I have a wonderful family member who's three-year battle with cancer is about to come to an end. It's really tough to watch a once 185lb fit man become a barely 130lb skeleton - and the worst part is I know that I can't do anything to prevent the cancer from continuing to ravage his body. I mean, I have known people who have passed away from cancer, but unless you're family, you don't always see what really happens behind the scenes. Now I have. And my conclusion is that this has got to be one of the most inhumane diseases on earth.

This year's Halloween charity event (October 25th) will be entirely devoted to cancer research. Unfortunately, I think we have all had someone that has been affected by cancer. I can't do anything to save this wonderful man. But I can work to help stop this is the future.

This wonderful man lives in Syracuse, and so Lee and I go out as much as possible to see him.

I am posting this because we aren't sure he will be with us much longer (weeks?), and when he passes, we will immediately head to Syracuse, cancelling all shoots and appointments. I just wanted to make sure I warned everyone ahead of time.

Sorry for the somber note of the post...

Take care of you and yours,

Beth