Shannon and Christian renewed their 10 year wedding anniversary. This couple is very special to me because Shannon donated one of her kidney’s to my one of my aunt’s almost 7 years ago. She didn’t know my aunt, she was actually good friends with her son, my cousin Thomas. She didn’t hesitate to see if she was a potential donor when Thomas shared with her that his mom was in need of a kidney. Turns out she was a match and without thinking of herself, she donated her kidney. At the time, Shannon had no children and thought more of my aunt’s future than her own. I almost passed up the opportunity to photograph their renewal because they would be celebrating in Fresno and, selfishly, I thought it was a pretty far drive for me and my family. I slapped myself silly. How dare I complain about MY inconvenience, when this woman GAVE her kidney to my aunt!!! Ya, it was like that.. I am so so sooooo happy that I was able to be part of their event. I was able to get to know Shannon, Christian and their two children a little more…. Grateful for your big, big heart.
Shannon you are Gorgeous! Inside and Out! Christian, she’s definitely a one in a million gem! Thank you for allowing me to be part of your special day. With much appreciation…
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Hope this sends you all into a wonderful weekend! I’ll be getting my Aloha on at Waikiki Beach!
xo,
~j
Jenn, these are so beautiful! What a moving story. I just finished looking through the slideshow… such a special day that you captured so perfectly! It must have been such an honor to be there. Is that their backyard? I hope you are having a happy mother’s day weekend in Hawaii and getting lots of sunshine and tropically drinks!
🙂 Pretty photos, Jen!!