To my Mom, my angel now, I’ll miss you more in my life to come, as I do today. I will remember you.
My thoughts will go to my memory of you when I struggle with life’s decisions. All those little questions, what temperature to cook a casserole or what to wear for an occasion, that could be answered in a quick phone call to you, are simple in comparison to the many situations I’ll encounter in the future when I’ll miss you most. I pray that you will be with me to guide me through. I hope that I can raise my own babies up with the same joy, happiness, safety and opportunity that you allowed for us.
With all your heart, mind and body you fought selflessly, to be here, with me, my brothers and our families, and Dad, and we are all grateful. You would be here in flesh if you could, but you will always live on in our memories. Thank you for all you have done, for all you have sacrificed and for all you will continue to give in the lessons you have taught me. I love you and I will remember you.
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I’d like to take this opportunity to thanks all those that have helped though these difficult times. Particularly I’d like to thank the many community members of Elie and friends of my Mom’s who have stepped up to help in many different ways, bringing food, sending prayers or just lending an ear to listen. The outpouring of support has been overwhelming and my family is grateful to be a part of such a wonderful community of people.
Thank you also to Nghia Tran and Curtis Moore, fellow Rocktographers, who’ve helped to take my place and cover some weddings for Jake and I. The pictures are gorgeous, but we were confident from the start that your skill and personalities would do us proud. You are truly talented, and wonderful individuals and we are incredibly grateful to be your friends. I’d like to thank Coralee too, who would have made it if she could but had weddings and obligations of her own, thank you for your understanding shoulder and kind hugs.
To our clients, thank you dearly for being the most incredible people…On most days, but especially during these hard times, Jake and I can hardly understand how we could be so fortunate to have somehow attracted the most amazing, unique and compassionate couples available. We are already fortunate with our jobs and to join you on such special days, however, mostly we are thankful for the friendships we have developed with many of you. Thank you for all your understanding.
To my husband, you have truly been a gift more precious than can imagine… I love you and thank you for all that you do for me. I know that we will continue in life reflecting the beautiful relationships and partnerships our parents share with each other.
Approximately 75 percent of ovarian cancer cases are only diagnosed at advanced stages after the cancer has already spread beyond the ovary. Currently, no early and accurate testing is available to properly screen for ovarian cancer. The five-year survival rate for women with this type of cancer hasn’t significantly increased in the past 30 years—a mere 8 percent. My Mom was only 52 years old when she slipped away from us on Sunday, December 21. She was only diagnosed last June/July when actual physical symptoms became apparent. She was taken too quickly.
Research needs to done. PLEASE HELP and make a donation (however small) to the National Ovarian Cancer Association in my mother’s name (Sharon Joyce Dufresne). Leave a comment that you have done so and we’ll make sure to thank you, your studio or your business for the support.
To make a donation please visit – http://www.ovariancanada.org/
All the best =) from your Winnipeg Photographers Jake + Jess
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