I took this picture today, in Danny and Debbie’s kitchen.
I didn’t have to ask them to pose.
This is just them.
They love each other.
Powerfully, passionately, beautifully, strongly.
These are my in-laws, Danny and Debbie.
They’re pretty amazing.
and inspiring. and special.
Tomorrow, Monday, he goes in to have the first of two surgeries for lung cancer.
Tomorrow, he’ll have enlarged lymph nodes removed from his upper right lobe.
Prayers, good thoughts, love, positive vibes… however, whatever, you believe — please believe and send towards Danny.
Thank you.
The Entire Matthews Clan and extended.. and beyond
Oh lady.
All my love to you and yours.
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Hugs, prayers and many good thoughts.
I’ll be thinking lots of positive thoughts for you and all your very important and loved people.
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Much love and healthy juju to your family.
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First of all, that picture is amazing. What a great image of strength and love. I’m in awe.
And of course, many prayers for them as well. xo
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oh, that picture.
prayers coming.
Always…… and forever!
Praying for the very best. All my love, hope and strength to you, sweetheart!
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thoughts and prayers. xo
Prayers for healing, strength,hope and His grace.
That picture says so much. It’s simply stunning and raw. Love and so many prayers to you all.
Prayers and positive thoughts to you and your family! xoxo
Oh, Rachel. That picture. Sending much love and good vibes. xoxo
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He’s got mine. You all do.
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What a touching picture. Sending prayers and good vibes.
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Oh, Rachel. Of course.
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Sending love and good thoughts.
<3
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all my prayers.
xoxoxo
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Oh love. Lots of love. Sending my Bug to hover over and watch you all. To keep him safe. Lots of love.
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Sending you lots of love, Rach. Love love love.
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BIG prayers and positives to danny and debbie and all of you. BIG.
Just looking at the picture, before I even knew who they were, I was getting tears in my eyes. Because a picture really can tell a story.
Also, sending love y’alls way!
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Love and positive thoughts your and their way.
What a powerful image. All my love and good thoughts with your family in the weeks to come.
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Sending lots of prayers and love to all of you.
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Um, best photo ever.
A thousand words, but yours were just as lovely.
Kick ass Danny, kick ass.
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Beautiful image, Rachel.
Not much helps at times like these but love — I’m glad he has this.
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My heart goes out to each and every one of you in this beautiful family .. I know and lived Danny’s pain, cancer hits us all in one way, shape or form .. I wish him a speedy recovery .. <3
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a photo speaks 1000 words, but most loudly is love.
praying.
a photo speaks 1000 words, but most loudly is love.
praying. Thoughts. Vibes…all of them for you and yours.
That photo speaks a thousand words, Rachel. Sending love and prayers across the miles…..
praying…
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Danny is my dad!!! He is one of the most compassionate men that I know. He is to me, my best friend, next to my wife. Needless to say, I love him so very much. He holds his family so close to his heart. That picture is a true representation of how he loves, feels, and thinks about every member of his family.
Thank you all for your thought and prayers. It really means a lot. My dad knows that this whole cancer thing is all in gods hands and he knows that there is a lot of prayer from hundreds of people that are standing firm for him. Miracles happen every day. Thanks again for your thoughts and prayers.
Love you pops. – Tim
Count on them…
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What an incredibly emotional photo.
My Dad has been living with terminal lung cancer (yes, that is somehow possible) for 2 years now. It’s a very raw experience for everyone.
so. much. love.
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Miracles do happen every day. I have seen them first hand and can witness to them. Praying and believing with and for you all.
All our prayers are with them.
Oh Rachel… that is a gorgeous portrait. My prayers are with Danny and your whole family.
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Such an amazing photo. My prayers are with your family completely.
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ugh. I know lung cancer all too well. Praying for your family. And sending you peace.
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sending love and hope and healing thoughts to your family. xo
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Prayers and best wishes to Danny and family.
Prayers for a successful surgery today.
I am sorry your family has to go through this.
Their love is obvious. Prayers and best wishes for a full recovery are being sent. Your photo has captured what words cannot.
Sending many good thoughts to Danny and his whole family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family during this difficult time. Your photography is amazing and always manages to capture the mood of what’s going on in your life. You’ve done it again with that photograph. It’s heartbreaking and inspiring at the same time. Hang tough, Rach. You’ve got the entire blogosphere behind you!
Best of everything.
We Believe! Sending strength and healing prayers.
That is a beautiful photo.
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