Interview

My sister and a couple others interviewed about PH!

Listen to the interview HERE

Tell Everyone It's November

I am sitting at my computer with a single check next to me. A check made out to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association for $100.00

$100.00 . It is not a lot of money, obviously. But it is the first donation made from Amharc Photograpy. And that's big.

Since January 2008, a day hasn't gone by when I haven't thought about PH. There are times when it merely enters into my thought process, like it's simply part of my life, my routine. Then there's the questions, and occasionally anger. There are some moments when I read about a total stranger and feel sympathy I didn't know I had. Then there are the days when I admire my sister, and in turn all those who are fighting for the cause.

I've heard it said that when you watch someone going through something rough, you begin to claim you could never be that strong. It's true. I whine when I get the flu, nurse a tiny cut, and get frustrated when the kids I teach are being too loud. Occasionally, I actually enjoy hearing myself complain (admit it, so do you). But really, who has ever gone as far to think, "If I was diagnosed with something, I know I'd have the optimistic strength to fight!" I suppose you just do it. And I'm no saint, but it was time to do something. Anything. They were all fighting, why shouldn't I?

It took about 2 1/2 years to come up with the initial idea, a couple weeks to launch the website, 5 months (thusfar) of developing, 1 article featured in the PHA quartarly newsletter, and 2 family photoshoots to get here. And no, $100.00 isn't "a lot" of money. But it happened to come a few days into Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Month. And it all goes toward increasing education, research, and eventually, a cure.

Now that's worth celebrating.

A HUGE thanks to the families who gave me the opportunity to do your photo shoots. You made this first donation happen!