Zumba, Zumba, Zumba

Kim Williams an Instructor at the Beaver County YMCA. Giving a Zumba demonstrating during Senior Day At The Beaver Valley Mall.

Pinwheel

B and W or COLOR ? I can't make up my mind so you decide.

Me, Myself and I

A portrait of my nephew Jon I,shot at Big Rock Park New Brighton,Pa.

Foggy Autumn Sunrise

Cooling Off

Valley Of Fire

Valley of Fire State Park is the oldest state park in Nevada,USA. It covers an area of almost 42,000 acres and was dedicated in 1935.

Team Work

Ocean City,MD

Blue Morning

Dungarvan, Ireland

The Buggy Boys

Temple Bar Dublin,Ireland

Celtic Cross

Dingle Peninsula,Ireland

Kristen Zawacki Memorial Golf Outing

First Annual Kristen Zawacki Memorial Golf Outing at Lake View North Golf Course. View all Photos Click Here

Dingle Peninsula

St.Patrick's

St.Patrick's Church Dublin,Ireland

Hole With A View

Silent Prayer

May the light of God always shine upon you !

Walking in Faith

I captured this image the day after I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I do have a good prognosis. The photo seems symbolic to what I'm going through. It gives me serenity. I hope that it is comforting to those who are struggling.

Amazing Wonder

Sun Dance

Above the Rim

Rise and Shine

Colors

At Last !

Day Break

A flock of canadian geese fly over the P& LE Railroad Ohio River Bridge in Bridgewater.

Fishing Village

I took this photo a few years ago while traveling through Portugal. I wish I could remember the name of the fishing village. It was so beautiful!

Daydreaming !

My dog Katie always seems so bored I can only imagine what she is daydreaming about.

Ice Storm

Happy 2011

Happy New Year everyone! May 2011 bring good health, happiness, love, and numerous blessings to each of you!

Time Out !

Sandy and Katie in trouble again.

Refelection

The Power of Prayer

Fall Sunset

Candle Light

St.Frances Cabrini Catholic Church

Butterfly

Fruit

Turning a Page

What's done is done and it's time for me to let go, find peace within myself and move forward - focus on the positive and be thankful for what I can do. If I keep looking at the past I will never see the future. So from this point on I plan to post a new photo every week. I can't thank everyone enough for not giving up on me! God bless you all!

Impatiently Waiting

It’s been a year his month that I have been impatiently waiting to return to my life.The most difficult part is sitting and watching life go by. Yes, I have made some improvements and I am taking an anti viral drug along with weekly IV treatments. I loved running, working, and I lived my life in constant motion, and I loved it. Everything that reflects me as a person has been stripped away.I really struggle at times to hold on to hope.

This should have never happened to me because I did everything I could to stay physically fit and healthy, but it did matter.
I replay all the events the lead up to my medical mishap. Looking back, I should have done my own research before I ever accepted the MS diagnosis.

How do you live after your life is gone? It’s been a very tough year.

On the Right Path

At last, I have the correct diagnosis and I'm finally getting the proper treatment to take care of the original problem and repair the damage from the wrong medications. In the near future, I'm hoping to be posting a new photo to my blog. Thank you all again for your kind words of support.

Happy New Year !

I wish you all a very happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. Your support, prayers and encouragement truly has carried me through this difficult time. I am looking forward to 2010.

Long Journey Home

I’m still here. I was diagnosed and treated for a disease I do not have. Consequently, that has placed me on a dark and lonely path far from home. Day after day and mile after mile I’m getting closer. With the love of friends and family, I know I’ll make it. I want to thank everyone for their prayers and kind words and support.

Senora, Senora !

This photo was taken in front of a church in Rome. A sweet old lady sat on the steps, selling prayer cards.

Mount Pilatus, Switzterland

Since I don't have any recent photos to share, I thought some from my travel archives might be interesting. Mt.Pilatus has a cogwheel train which is the world's steepest with its 48 % gradient passing through five tunnels.
Once we reached the summit, the view was breathtaking. I felt as though I was looking down from heaven. I had forgotten all about my fear of heights once I climbed into a two seater glass cable car for the trip down the 7,000 foot mountain. It was a thrilling unforgettable trip of a life time!

Snail Pace

Update: Still recovering from Solu medrol treatment. Unfortunately, not as quickly as I had hoped. As with any treatment, there are side effects. I have experienced serveral side effects which seem to be worse than what I was being treated for. I am very anxious to return to work, walk my dog, and take photos. If anyone has first hand experience on this type of treatment, please pass it along.
Thanks to everyone for sending well wishes and positive encouragement.

Living With MS

I am a photographer. It’s not just a job; it’s who I am. The moment I gripped a camera and covered my first assignment, my life changed in a profound and positive way. After searching for the majority of my adult life for a career that was meaningful to me, I knew this was the path that God had intended.

Unfortunately in September of 2008, I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.

My first thought was: “Oh no, what does this mean, thousands of people have MS and function normally. I will follow my doctor’s orders and start treatment immediately.” Albeit, that wasn't my deep deep feelings: I was scared, mad and angry. Other than the death of my grandparents, I have never been so low.

Then the heat of summer arrived. Now, I love summer; I live for summer. But, the heat literally paralyzed my body with exhaustion to the point where I could not take a step or lift my head. This, I wasn’t prepared for. I’ve never let fatigue or illness get in the way of my job. But this year, the heat stopped me dead in my tracks.

I’ve been told it’s unprofessional to share my illness. However, I am part of the community in which I work and live. I want to reach out to others who may feel alone. Part of the wonderful experience of my job as a photographer is sharing people’s grief and joy. So I am sharing my grief and joy also.
Recently, I had an episode that placed me immobile. From the severe weakness, I literally collapsed.

Upon high recommendation, I am receiving several consecutive days of intravenious steroid treatment. I am being optimisic that this treatment will restore my life to being active again.
If anyone would like to share information that may be helpful, I’m welcoming it. I joined a support group that will resume in the Fall.

I am going to fight this with everything I have.
It may slow me down but it WILL NOT ROB ME OF MY PASSION !
I'll see you on Friday.

Aiming At Fun

Logan Williams,gets doused by Kody Oravetz,and Jade Rea,while playing a game during Crocodile Dock vacation Bible school at First Lutheran Church.

Wild things first baseman Ernie Banks grabs the helmet of Southern Illinois' Jereme Milons instead of the baseball during the game.