I remember the first day I met Chelsey in elementary school; I admired her outgoing and friendly personality. Now I see her fighting for her little girl’s life and I admire her strength and her love. Lilee, now two years old, was diagnosed with an aggressive brain cancer before she was even one. Needless to say, it’s been a battle, one that has been fought with rounds of chemo, surgeries, prayers, and the outpouring of love from many.
Love for Lilee was set up as a community of support and means of fundraising for Lilee and her family, one that you can find on Facebook as well. It’s grown to over 3,000 followers and has served as a source of comfort, cookies, and even a family trip to Hawaii next week. Like Chelsey said, their goal now is to build as many memories as they can, enough to fill a lifetime. They’ve reached the point where there is nothing left to do but love on this little girl, a typical toddler with so much personality and love and life…how special it was to have these two in front of my camera…
Thank you, Chelsey and Lilee, for the fun and the smiles…praying for you.
Vanessa says
Oh, my heart strings… :( How precious they are.
Kari Jeanne says
Wow. Beautiful in so many ways. Thank you for sharing – sending prayers.
Tricia Kinnear says
These photos are absolutely beautiful. Chelsey’s love shines through on every one. Well done
Jessica Giesbrecht says
So beautiful. I love you two so much. Thank you for sharing. Prayers are always with you
Sonja says
Oh my goodness, what gorgeous photos of a lovely mother and daughter. My heart breaks to hear of what they’re going through.
Arianna says
These are all beautiful!!Such precious pictures to have
Carey-Jane says
Chels you are a beautiful wonderful mama and always, always will be. LJ looks like she has a sassy personality to match her adorable face:)
Brian James says
The amount of love and freedom I see in these pictures make my day, you have captured these precious moments Mikaela and Love and Hugs for Chelsea and Lilee :)
Ashlee says
So beautiful – this post had me in tears!
Laurel says
the love is so evident… these pictures are precious. praying for this family
Amy says
Such love. Such beauty. What amazing photos and memories to last a lifetime.
Liz says
These are simply beautiful, really. I have chills reading this, thank you for sharing.
Kayla says
This is so so precious. xoxo <3
Kelleigh says
These picture are stunning, thank you for sharing, still sending happy healthy thoughts your way ♥
Jennifer Halward says
Such a beautiful set of photos and an inspiration for us all. Keep smiling momma. You both are amazing!
Julie says
You girls looks so beautiful. Thank you for sharing. Always in our thoughts :-). The Olson family
Dawn Hughes says
So precious, beautiful pictures …. Thanks for sharing.
Cathy says
Such beautiful pictures, the love shines through , hugs & prayers for this beautiful family
Victoria and Paul Loewen says
Our prayers and hearts go out to Lillee,Chelsey and Andrew. The pictures are so beautiful. You have all been a inspiration to all of us! We pray Hawaii s filled with many wonderful memories. hugs xo
Clara says
Very beautiful pictures…been following little LJ for a long time…sending our love always,
The Hooper Family.
Micah says
Wow…so beautiful, Mikaela! They will cherish these forever. What a sweet, sweet girl!
Carol Carson says
The extraordinary beauty of this relationship shone through your incredible photographs with an intensity so powerful, I could only gasp.
Jill says
Thank you for this. Prayers for the little girl and her family.
Natasha cadman says
There is so much love in these. Beautiful. x
Vanessa says
Absolutely loved this! My heart goes out to the mothers who fight the fight for their children. The love between a mother and her daughter. Beautiful! Spending my prayers.
Antonia says
Heartbreakingly beautiful ….