priceless...

life throws all sorts of things our way...some good, some bad, some soso and some very special. there are moments, times and people that pass our way that simply leave you feeling overwhelmed although not in a bad way...because today i've chosen the positive, but in a very special way. life itself is a journey, a path well worn, a road much traveled and for each and everyone of us...unique. unique not necessarily like a one off rare item or moment, but unique because of the wonderful people we travel that road with.

over the past 2.5 years i have meet some incredible people, their stories, their truly inspirational lives have touched my heart in a way i was totally unprepared for. traveling the very unique journey of autism is wrought with all sorts of obstacles, mazes and hurdles, but through it all and sometimes without realisation, the path is not always a negative one, in fact it can be quite positive and sometimes we just need to look a little farther and other times the very special and amazing things are right there in front of you...we just need to open our eyes and see.

i am a passionate person, determined, committed and dedicated to what i love the most...over the years there have been those that have tried to bring those very qualities and values down and tread all over them. however more fool them because it has only allowed me to get back up much stronger with even more passion and determination. life as we see and how we live it, is a gift...it is not something to be taken for granted, it is not something to gain for egotistical rewards...it is an opportunity to create amazing moments and memories along the way, for all it's worth it is priceless...

this is one of those incredible memories, one of those amazing moments in life. these beautiful photos tell a wonderful story, my daughter grace with rhylan. rhylan has an autism spectrum disorder and they have developed a unique and very special bond in a very small amount of time. look closely at the photos...the expressions, the eyes, the smiles, the trust...truly inspirational. a small moment in time captured in it's purest form, a memory to be treasured, now this is priceless...

hugs chris xoxo