The Oesch Family - A Wonderful Dose of Inspiration for the Approaching New Year!!!

I found Jenna and Rett through an email sent from my dear friend Gayla (yes the Gayla that is Mom to the precious and beautiful Anna).   She sent out a email about a co-worker that was not only experiencing the anticipation and excitement of the upcoming arrival of her first child, but who also had been thrown one of those life curve balls that leave everyone asking why?


Jenna was diagnosed with Breast Cancer after she went in for her 13 week check-up, and her OB discovered a lump.


Yeah . . . I know, it leaves everyone one in disbelief to read/hear those words.


Anyway, those of you that know me or who follow this blog, know that I lost my Mom to Cancer a year and a half ago.  So I decided to reach out to Jenna and Rett, and lucky for me, I got to spend an afternoon capturing them and their Baby Bump, Baby E, who I found out is officially Baby Emma (again a connection - my first born is Emma :)


They are the kind of people that you feel drawn to:  sweet, kind, successful, totally in-love, and projecting the aura of soon-to-be-parenthood.  They are inspiring, and if you are looking for a good dose of that inspiration you can check-out their blog at www.oeschfamilyblog.blogspot.com, where they have documented their emotional journey through their first pregnancy and their fight against Cancer.


Every time I get an update from their blog, I walk away in awe of the triumph of the human spirit, the power of love, and the wonder of knowing that we are all blessed with family and friends to help us get through the hard times.


Oh, imagine that, I have huge crocodile tears in my eyes  . . .


Meet Jenna, Rett and Emma :):):):):)

So I brought a chalk-board prop (thanks for the idea Lisa), and I asked

Jenna and Rett if they could say anything to their daughter, what would it be?

They quietly chatted, and Rett wrote their response to my question . . . love the pink letters.

Jenna, Rett, and Baby Emma,

It was truly an honor.  You were one of my favorite shoots to date.

Your spirits inspired me, and you continue to touch my heart when I get

updates from your blog.

I wish and pray for your health and your happiness.

And, I can't wait to read of your never-ending joys of

becoming a family!!!

Gianormous Hugs,

Kelly