Emma is spunky, fun loving 7-year-old
girl that like so many other girls her age - have an affinity for Hello
Kitty and Justin Bieber. However, unlike her peers Emma is battling
fanconi anemia – a rare blood disorder that leads to bone marrow
failure. While accompanying her family to her baby brother’s doctor
visit several years ago, the pediatrician noticed that Emma was not
growing and ordered a chromosomal breakage test that led to the
diagnosis. Emma has bravely undergone chemotherapy and a bone marrow
transplant and continues to surpass milestones that defy her physician’s
original prognosis. Emma has a deep rooted love for life and continues
to find the good in every situation becoming a role model for so many
of her family members much older than herself. Her infectious spirit has
given her family the strength to continue their journey and provide
them with hope not only for Emma, but for all of the children like her.
They feel confident that Emma will grow up to be an unbelievable woman,
achieving all of her dreams and making a difference in the world.
Join Emma on her journey: Prayers For Emma
Images by: Melissa Zihlman Photography
2 comments:
Oh my goodness what a sassy little supermodel!!! I love the hand on the hip, work it! Sending along prayers for you and your family Emma.
Emma you are beautiful! You have the best smile! And you really show your personality in your pictures, lie the best models do! I think you could totally be a model! You are strong and I can see what a great sense of humor you have in these pictures. I think you could be the worlds first warrior-model!
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