06/16/2022
Hello everyone. Edina's friend /social media helper here again for an update! First off, Edina and her family want to thank you ALL so much for your kind comments, messages & prayers during this difficult time. Your words of encouragement have truly kept Edina going in times where she felt discouraged. When I first posted the news that we had to cancel our beloved Santa Experience event because of Edina suddenly finding out how ill she really was, we had no idea really how long she'd be off, requiring treatment. We originally just estimated a couple of months. Little did we know that Edina would be in for the fight for her life. π
Fall 2021 Edina started feeling off. Something wasn't right. Sick days, cancelled sessions here & there. Very unlike Edina. Several Doctors appointments, referrals & hospital visits later, just weeks before Christmas, Edina was diagnosed with Re**al Cancer. It wasn't many months before we got the frightening news the cancer had spread to her pelvis and lymph nodes, while the tumor in her re**um was growing larger. With aggressive chemo, radiation, a holistic approach, as well as her sheer will & determination to beat this cancer, Edina is doing everything she can to win this battle. A very costly battle. When we first announced Edina was ill & needed to temporarily close, a few of her incredibly generous clients had commented & messaged asking if there was a go-fund-me set up to help while Edina wasn't working. At the time Edina felt there was no need. Edina refused to allow anyone to create a fund to help. 7 months later, Edina is still not able to work, and this battle is not yet over. Edina recently started her next round of treatment. Please keep her in your thoughts & prayers that this is going to be it! π€ Edina's wonderful niece has created a go-fund-me for Edina after MUCH persuasion. If you can find it in your hearts to help in anyway, be it a donation, a prayer, or a share of this post, it's greatly appreciated.
Thank you so much for reading. Here's to hoping my next update is a good one. π€ Edina misses her clients - misses being able to fulfill her passion for photography. She tells me this often. I know I'm not the only one who is eager for Edina to be able to capture our kids on film once again - giving us wonderful memories that last a lifetime. β₯
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-edina-fight-rectal-cancer?utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1&utm_medium=email&utm_source=customer