Chris Burkard Instagram – I always promised myself that I would keep things authentic in this space…Only sharing what was meaningful and true to my heart. I was ready to share another one of those “end of the year- best photograph’s I’ve ever shot” type of posts – but that didn’t feel quite honest. I look back at 2023 with immense gratitude for these two very important people – my mom & grandpa who both have survived cancer. Between them they have had 20 surgeries and endless complications to the point where only in the last few weeks has my mom been able to leave her house after almost 3 years. To see them both happy and healthy, out in public and celebrating a wedding no less has taught me what it means to be resilient and truly cherish and Fight for life.
Needless to say, at one point, I worried I wouldn’t be able to celebrate anything with these two ever again. Most of my life’s subtle “wins” over the last years have been dulled by knowing that those I love most cannot be apart of it…so this moment felt truly special.
Happy New Years. Hug someone you love | Posted on 01/Jan/2024 04:27:51