Things happen in life that remind us how much we take for granted. Life is precious. It can disappear in an instant. The last couple weeks have been a roller coaster of emotions. My niece, Mariah (who I talk about frequently here) was brutally beaten and left for dead in Detroit a week ago. Please take a moment to read her blog where she talks about what happened and has pictures. It's such a reminder to take nothing for granted. Here's a picture from a recent shoot we did. She is a photographer and a very talented makeup artist as well.
Her blog link: http://mariahjanbou.blogspot.com
Her last Shoot with Pretty Muse: http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5909595092267093704#editor/target=post;postID=6466018522373676432
She'll be posting the latest news to her blog, hopefully she'll be able to report that an arrest has been made and that we get to experience justice in action, especially in such a lawless city as inner city Detroit.
Now, about Sisterly Love!
Ok, take a deep breath. On a lighter note, I'd like to share a few more pictures, this time of my sister. She's one of those special people in the world who are often thought of angels on earth....well, that's my sister. Here we strolled through a field of wild flowers and I was able to grab a couple of pictures, in the video I couldn't help but get a little sappy.
So this week has been a lesson in gratitude. I'm very grateful for my family and loved ones. Life is fragile. As I'm writing this I'm saying silent prayers for all my family, those close and far away. And for those of you who read my blog I pray that you too remain safe and loved and that you never have to go through what my niece did. Such a senseless act. And to my dearest sister, who has always been a great source of inspiration and unflinching love.....ok, just hugs for everyone.
