Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Product Alert --- Metal Style!
Attention High School Seniors-- here are some new products that are sure to impress!
Introducing Metal Style! Photo products that are made from metal--check it out:
Metal Prints:
These come in the following sizes:
4 x 6
8 x 8
8 x 10
12 x 12
Liscense Plates - This is cool!
Dog Tags;
Pricing is available on my Senior website at http://www.patipakulis.com/
Remaining Senior Style sessions available for March are the following dates:
March 18th - 4pm
March 19th - 4pm
March 20th - 4pm
Introducing Metal Style! Photo products that are made from metal--check it out:
Metal Prints:
These come in the following sizes:
4 x 6
8 x 8
8 x 10
12 x 12
Liscense Plates - This is cool!
Dog Tags;
Pricing is available on my Senior website at http://www.patipakulis.com/
Remaining Senior Style sessions available for March are the following dates:
March 18th - 4pm
March 19th - 4pm
March 20th - 4pm
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Celebrating Life with Baby JJ
Meet my beautiful nephew JJ! The newest addition to my family. Named after his daddy Jonathan, my brother, He is Jonathan Junior, hence... "JJ"
As we celebrate the health and healing of my husband's cancer, I couldn't think of better photos to post! I have waited to introduce this Little Light of Life to you all!! These photos were taken on my trip to California back in January.
This is one of my favorite shots--- I love the expression and it certainly makes me wonder, "what is he thinking about?"
This IS my favorite shot. I just LOVE his tiny baby foot in his daddy's hand!
JJ is just such a happy and easygoing little guy! He is so content!
I haven't has a chance to photograph any babies... so this was just such an honor for me!! I'm happy that my nephew JJ was the first!!
We love you baby JJ!!
As we celebrate the health and healing of my husband's cancer, I couldn't think of better photos to post! I have waited to introduce this Little Light of Life to you all!! These photos were taken on my trip to California back in January.
This is one of my favorite shots--- I love the expression and it certainly makes me wonder, "what is he thinking about?"
This IS my favorite shot. I just LOVE his tiny baby foot in his daddy's hand!
JJ is just such a happy and easygoing little guy! He is so content!
I haven't has a chance to photograph any babies... so this was just such an honor for me!! I'm happy that my nephew JJ was the first!!
We love you baby JJ!!
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
"...do not fear, just believe" - Mark 5:36
After 18 months ~ 2 rare forms of cancer ~ 5 surgeries, radiation.. twice ~ chemo therapy ~countless prayers ~ faith ~ rainbows ~ clouds and fire~ medical expertise ~ the faithfulness of God ~ and a request to BeLIeVE..........
My husband Peter is now CANCER FREE!!
So we gathered together tonite. Shared a beautiful meal from a wonderful servant named Kate.. and we had communion. Then we lit this menorah.
I purchased this when Peter was healed of the first cancer... liposarcoma on April 1st, 2008. I really wanted something special that would help our family to always remember and celebrate the day that God healed Peter. This menorah from the Cedar Sinai hospital seemed perfect for some reason. After all, Cedar Sinai is a Jewish hospital.
Little did I know then that our journey was not at all over.
My desire was that this menorah would be used every April 1st. We would light the candles and simply remember and honor what God did for Peter. A new family tradition was birthed.
However tonight--- it was pulled early.
After today... we know that our family will now light our candles TWICE a year.... to honor the God that has so faithfully answered our prayers and the prayers of so many others.
Tonight, we share our light with you---- God has healed Peter once again. He used competent doctors to help destroy cancer.
And all we can say is that God IS Faithful..... always.
From the deepest part of our soul, we THANK YOU ALL
forever grateful,
Pati
My husband Peter is now CANCER FREE!!
So we gathered together tonite. Shared a beautiful meal from a wonderful servant named Kate.. and we had communion. Then we lit this menorah.
I purchased this when Peter was healed of the first cancer... liposarcoma on April 1st, 2008. I really wanted something special that would help our family to always remember and celebrate the day that God healed Peter. This menorah from the Cedar Sinai hospital seemed perfect for some reason. After all, Cedar Sinai is a Jewish hospital.
Little did I know then that our journey was not at all over.
My desire was that this menorah would be used every April 1st. We would light the candles and simply remember and honor what God did for Peter. A new family tradition was birthed.
However tonight--- it was pulled early.
After today... we know that our family will now light our candles TWICE a year.... to honor the God that has so faithfully answered our prayers and the prayers of so many others.
Tonight, we share our light with you---- God has healed Peter once again. He used competent doctors to help destroy cancer.
And all we can say is that God IS Faithful..... always.
From the deepest part of our soul, we THANK YOU ALL
forever grateful,
Pati
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Resting In California
Peter & I have been at my parents home all week.. resting with my husband. He is doing very well! We meet with his surgeon tomorrow for a follow up visit... then we head back home to Arizona. We hope they have a final pathology report for us..... we know that things look very good.
The surgeon did say that Peter may want to consider one more round of chemotherapy as sort of a final precaution. So that will most likely take place in the next week or so.
As much as we miss our children, it has been so good to just rest this week... without the distractions of our usual daily life.
I did want to share this photo earlier in the week... but I had forgotten my memory card reader back in Arizona.
This framed photo was on Peter's floor while he was staying at Cedar Sinai. I saw it the first time I was heading to Peter's hospital room.
I has to take this photo SO quickly... I Los Angeles, if you have anything that looks like a decent camera at Cedar Sinai, they think your the paparazzi..... seriously! I learned this the hard way.
So yes.... I did SNEEK this photo... I confess! But I just had to have it. What I loved the most was that the rainbow also had a picture of a heart next to it.
And all I can tell you is that when I saw this... I knew it was God's way of not only showing me another rainbow....but He was also telling me that how much He loves us!
Fulfilling a promise ... with great love!
The surgeon did say that Peter may want to consider one more round of chemotherapy as sort of a final precaution. So that will most likely take place in the next week or so.
As much as we miss our children, it has been so good to just rest this week... without the distractions of our usual daily life.
I did want to share this photo earlier in the week... but I had forgotten my memory card reader back in Arizona.
This framed photo was on Peter's floor while he was staying at Cedar Sinai. I saw it the first time I was heading to Peter's hospital room.
I has to take this photo SO quickly... I Los Angeles, if you have anything that looks like a decent camera at Cedar Sinai, they think your the paparazzi..... seriously! I learned this the hard way.
So yes.... I did SNEEK this photo... I confess! But I just had to have it. What I loved the most was that the rainbow also had a picture of a heart next to it.
And all I can tell you is that when I saw this... I knew it was God's way of not only showing me another rainbow....but He was also telling me that how much He loves us!
Fulfilling a promise ... with great love!
We love you all!
Pati
Monday, February 23, 2009
Back to Cedar Sinai
April 1st--- 2008 Cedar Sinai --My husband was healed from Cancer. Liposarcoma to be exact.
After radiation and 3 surgeries, we heard the words "Cancer free"
I will NEVER in my life... forget that day.
July of 2008 Peter was diagnosed with cancer again---- this time it was a totally different type of cancer--- small cell neuro-endocrine carcinoma.....and it was aggressive. Extremely---- as his oncologist would say, it was "extraordinarily rare."
So---after a surgery, a large biopsy, radiation again, and some very aggressive chemo---
Here I am again... back at Cedar Sinai... waiting.
I know where things are here.... and I began the day in the chapel. This place always feels SO safe to me.
Peter has been amazing---- he's worked as much as he possibly could throughout both cancers. He has endured so much physically... yet he would simply say that it's mostly been an inconvenience.
He never complains---
He's had enduring faith in the God that he knows to be faithful.
And to me.... he has never been more beautiful.
I just wanted to take a moment to honor my husband today----
For fighting the fight... for walking through the valley of the shadow of death-- literally......with faith and dignity.
God has sustained Peter and I from the moment this began. He is our hope and our strength--always.
I sit here at Cedars with a quiet hope and faith---that I will hear those words again.....Cancer free.
I beLIeVe
After radiation and 3 surgeries, we heard the words "Cancer free"
I will NEVER in my life... forget that day.
July of 2008 Peter was diagnosed with cancer again---- this time it was a totally different type of cancer--- small cell neuro-endocrine carcinoma.....and it was aggressive. Extremely---- as his oncologist would say, it was "extraordinarily rare."
So---after a surgery, a large biopsy, radiation again, and some very aggressive chemo---
Here I am again... back at Cedar Sinai... waiting.
I know where things are here.... and I began the day in the chapel. This place always feels SO safe to me.
Peter has been amazing---- he's worked as much as he possibly could throughout both cancers. He has endured so much physically... yet he would simply say that it's mostly been an inconvenience.
He never complains---
He's had enduring faith in the God that he knows to be faithful.
And to me.... he has never been more beautiful.
I just wanted to take a moment to honor my husband today----
For fighting the fight... for walking through the valley of the shadow of death-- literally......with faith and dignity.
God has sustained Peter and I from the moment this began. He is our hope and our strength--always.
I sit here at Cedars with a quiet hope and faith---that I will hear those words again.....Cancer free.
I beLIeVe
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Courage & Beauty
I recent met LouAnn.
She is facing cancer... for the 2nd time.
She asked me if I would take photos of her.... it was my honor!
What Cancer Cannot Do
She is facing cancer... for the 2nd time.
She asked me if I would take photos of her.... it was my honor!
What Cancer Cannot Do
It cannot cripple love
It cannot dissolve faith
It cannot destroy peace
It cannot kill friendship
It cannot suppress memories
It cannot silence courage
It cannot invade the soul
It cannot steal eternal life
It cannot conquer the spirit
It cannot dissolve faith
It cannot destroy peace
It cannot kill friendship
It cannot suppress memories
It cannot silence courage
It cannot invade the soul
It cannot steal eternal life
It cannot conquer the spirit
LouAnn-- my thoughts and prayers are with you!
humbly--pati
Sunday, February 15, 2009
One more lap.....
Hi Everyone,
Thank you for your continued prayers and support for the Pakulis family. As you know, Peter finished chemo over a month ago. Well, we wanted to share some great news we received today.
The most recent PET scan found an 85% reduction in the tumor activity of the sinus!!
We are so thankful for this!! The goal from the beginning was to decrease the tumor size and activity prior to surgery. So this has been accomplished!
Surgery is scheduled for next Monday, February 23rd. It will be in California at Cedar Sinai once again. The surgery is still very involved… so your continued prayers are so deeply appreciated.
It feels like the final leg of a long race… and though there is still a major surgery on the table—healing feels closer than ever.
Again, we thank you for all of your wonderful love & support. For your longevity in continuing to pray for our needs throughout. For your amazing generosity and giving that has helped sustain our family. God has used your love and prayers to carry us through. He has been SO faithful every step of the way.
The scripture below is from Peter--- it has been such a strength to him during this battle!
“Call upon Me in the day of trouble: I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me.”
Psalm 50:15
Bless you all---
Love,
Pati Pakulis
Thank you for your continued prayers and support for the Pakulis family. As you know, Peter finished chemo over a month ago. Well, we wanted to share some great news we received today.
The most recent PET scan found an 85% reduction in the tumor activity of the sinus!!
We are so thankful for this!! The goal from the beginning was to decrease the tumor size and activity prior to surgery. So this has been accomplished!
Surgery is scheduled for next Monday, February 23rd. It will be in California at Cedar Sinai once again. The surgery is still very involved… so your continued prayers are so deeply appreciated.
It feels like the final leg of a long race… and though there is still a major surgery on the table—healing feels closer than ever.
Again, we thank you for all of your wonderful love & support. For your longevity in continuing to pray for our needs throughout. For your amazing generosity and giving that has helped sustain our family. God has used your love and prayers to carry us through. He has been SO faithful every step of the way.
The scripture below is from Peter--- it has been such a strength to him during this battle!
“Call upon Me in the day of trouble: I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me.”
Psalm 50:15
Bless you all---
Love,
Pati Pakulis
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Senior Style...
Meet the Adorable Kristen Alexander..... she's such a sweetheart! Our recent Senior Style shoot was a blast.... and I love the images that were captured of her.
She's down to earth, has a great sense of humor and borders between adorable and downright elegant!
This is one of my favorites. I love those baby blues!
I love the confidence I see in Kristen in this photo. I know that whatever she pursues in this life, that she will be a success.
And I love the sweetness I see in the photo.... I know she has a big heart!
Thank you Kristen--- truly---- for the wonderful honor to take your senior photos...
xoxo
pati
She's down to earth, has a great sense of humor and borders between adorable and downright elegant!
This is one of my favorites. I love those baby blues!
I love the confidence I see in Kristen in this photo. I know that whatever she pursues in this life, that she will be a success.
And I love the sweetness I see in the photo.... I know she has a big heart!
Thank you Kristen--- truly---- for the wonderful honor to take your senior photos...
xoxo
pati
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
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