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kim shanower – on mourning the loss of a friend

Posted on August 18, 2010 by jodi

A couple of weeks ago Kim’s daughter Jessikah asked me to take some photos of Kim, as they would probably be her last photos. At first I did not think I could do this, but now looking back, I am so glad the good Lord gave me an opportunity (and the strength) to bless a dear friend with some beautiful photos…isn’t this the reason I starting taking pictures in the first place??

Kim went home last night. Thinking back on my relationship with Kim and her family, I am so grateful for the support she has given me through the years. Her daughter Jessikah was one of the very first headshots I had ever taken, and I believe my career was birthed with them. She was a walking advertisement for me, always being my biggest fan. All this to say:

Kim… rest well my friend in the comfort of your Saviors arms. I know you are running and leaping this morning as pain no longer has a grip on you. Sing praises to God for He is good, and wait for all of us who mourn your passing, until we meet again in the air.

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5 Responses to kim shanower – on mourning the loss of a friend

1. Alicia King says:

   August 18, 2010 at 9:04 am

   What a powerful reminder of her mother's love and spirit for this young woman to hold onto.

   These are pictures she will treasure always. I hope she finds comfort in them as time passes.

   Beautiful……

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2. Anonymous says:

   August 18, 2010 at 9:30 am

   Thank you for sharing your photos of Kim. She was an amazing person!

   Kim McBride

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3. Anonymous says:

   August 19, 2010 at 9:32 am

   I only "knew" Kim telephonically. Seeing these beautiful pictures of her along with her lovely daughter puts a picture with the voice and the loving spirit I picked up on over the phone. May God bless her family and you as you continue your career in photography.

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4. Anonymous says:

   August 20, 2010 at 5:35 pm

   thanks – what a tribute to a friend to ALL of us – I've known Kim and Dave since the kids were in middle school – we now live in Alaska. Kim and I travelled together and sojourned our battles with cancer together. Thanks again for the beautiful photos.Care Tuk

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