Saturday, January 29, 2011

Amazing Grace

A few weeks ago I suggested to my dear friend, Nancy, that we take some pictures of her with her beloved boxer, Grace. Nancy rescued Grace as a puppy and has shared a special bond with her ever since. Grace is only five and a half and has an inoperable heart condition. Although this was a tearful photo shoot, the pictures we captured tell a beautiful story of Nancy and Grace’s relationship.

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Words cannot describe the special bond that Nancy and Grace share, but pictures can.

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Kisses for Momma!

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Now it’s time for an off leash adventure!

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Isn’t she a cutie?

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When we were headed back to the car, Grace found an old ball in the field. She loves to play with tennis balls, basketballs, baseballs, you name it. If it’s round and it rolls and bounces, she’s going to steal it.

Grace holds a special place in my heart too, not just because she’s a boxer, but because she is such a love bug! She is also one of Fergus’ best pals.

Sweet Grace, you have touched the hearts and blessed the souls of everyone you’ve met. Such a sweet girl, we love you so much!

11 comments:

allie said...

you should have started this by saying "grab a tissue".. so sweet of you to take these very special photos.

Kerri said...

What a awesome gift to take these pictures for your friend. I'm sure she will cherish them forever. I love that your photos tell a story...you can really feel the love between Nancy and Grace. My favorite is #7

Charity said...

What a beautiful gift you have given your friend. Youa pictures are great.

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Donna said...

Nancy will cherish these phenomenal pictures! So touching knowing they may have a limited time together. I know that awful feeling of loss and she is so lucky to have you for a friend to do these amazing photos as a forever gift! You did a fantastic job!!

Lorri said...

These pictures are amazing! I can only imagine how special they are to Nancy. So sweet!

Country Mouse said...

sniff sniff...what a gift you have given Nancy...

Whitney and the Preppy Puppies said...

Kat, the pictures of Nancy and Graze are amazing! You can totally see the love they have for each other. I so wish you lived closer so that you could take pictures of Spencer. :-)

Faith said...

You captured some GREAT shots! Oh, I just know that she will treasure these forever. Love them!

Trish {Pink Preppy Lilly Lover} said...

Kat, you are such a beautiful writer and amazing photographer! These images of Grace are absolutely gorgeous! You really captured Nancy and Grace's special bond. Hope you and your sweet girls are doing well! Hugs!! oxooxox

Tessa said...

Incredible photos! are you loving the new camera??!! those will be forever treasured! What a wonderful gift you have given!

Allison Fender said...

Every one of those photos is beautiful! There is nothing more special than the bond between a boxer and his family. I am so glad that Nancy will always have such beautifully photographed memories of Grace.