Brandelyn - i do not know this family but am so moved and thankful for them that you were able to capture some of his final weeks for their family! What a gift!
Sharon Rodriguez - We rejoice with Peter for being in the presence of our Heavenly Father but our hearts are heavy for Pati, Colin, Julia, and Alissa who must wait to join their father and husband. Our prayers and love is with them. Thank you Melissa for the beautiful pictures of a beautiful family.
Lori Mangialardo - Went to school with Peter and always thought a great deal of him. Met Pati, and was so happy he had found his soulmate. I am so so sad to hear he has passed. Godspeed Peter. We remember you in Canandaigua NY
Amanda Mays - Oh it breaks my heart! So sorry to hear about Peter I will continue to pray for the family and all who knew and loved him!
Gail - So glad you got to do this family session for them Melissa! Prayers go out to their family and all those who loved Peter!
amy little - Melissa,
I just saw your facebook update that Peter passed away. I clicked on the link and found this post. I don't know them from Adam, but I couldn't stop from getting totally teary. What a beautiful gift you have given this amazing family. The pictures of him with the kids is soo touching. You can feel his love for them. My prayers are with you and especially his family. All my best.
mel allbright - the beauty of your whole family just shines from within. We will continue praying knowing that your love and faith will see you through
Julie Mcbride - First off thank you so much for getting Pati in front of the camera with her Beautiful Family. We are all praying for and belive that God can heal Peter, his life and story will be a living testimony.
Debb Evans - We are praying for Peter. My sister (Amy) told me his story and we were so touched for you all. Praying and believing in a miracle for you.
We love you all,
Deb
Alice Smth - My heart and my prayers are with you Peter and Pati. I am standing with you to "believe" that the story has not been written yet. Our God is a healing God and I am believing for a healing. I love you both. Alice
Kelly Gelinas - We love the Pakulis family...and continue to believe!! They are all gorgeous..inside and out!!
Lisa Mortensen - Peter, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers everyday.
Becky Garcia - I have had the pleasure of meeting Patti and Peter and their lovely family twice. Their tremendous faith in God is amazing and I am inspired by their faith and a couple and a family. I will pray for Peter, Patti and their children every day for God's blessing.
Robert and Rosalie - Never have I known such a strong family. This family has gone through so much and still has the love of God pouring from them. The faith this family bestows is unbelieveable. I pray every day that our brother-in-law Peter is healed from the cancer. We know that he lives every day to the fullest, loving his family and loving the Lord. We love you Peter and we are praying for you...beautiful pictures!
Alice Smith - There is never a day that doesn't go by that I don't pray for my friends, Peter and Pati and their family. I find myself crying out to God just a simple prayer of "God, please, please heal Peter here on earth!" I pray He is listening to me. I love this family and their demonstration of faith just blows me away.
Yada - Beautiful pictures of yours Melissa and sending lots of best wishes and prayers for this amazing family!
Kate and Jonathan Rivas - We continue to pray for our brother-in-law Peter and the Pakulis family. May God continue to bless you all.
Frank & Connie Rivas - We are and will continue to pray to our God Almighty, for the cure and healing of Peter Pakulis (our son in law ). May his body be free of all cancers.And may God also bless his family now and forever.
heather - Peter is in my thoughts with each day and with every prayer. Thank you for letting us help...
Norma L. Press - My thoughts and prayers are with you Cousin Patti, Cousin Peter and beautiful family from your cousin in Parker, Co. Love you all!!
Annie - Melissa these photos are beautiful! Pati, you know you and your family are in my prayers.
Emby - I have been a Melissa Jill blog follower for a few months now silently observing, reading, and thoroughly enjoying the photography. I have always loved photography--more on the assistant side these days than behind the camera. After reading this post, I had to respond. What a blessing for this family to have a chance to capture their love for each other so they can cherish it when they are no longer all together. My father just received a heavenly healing that no earthly doctor could give. He was battling cancer for the fourth time. Thanks for blessing Pati, Peter, and kids.
Gail - This is a story that just touches the heart -- thanks for sharing Melissa. And what beautiful photographs they can always, always cherish! Saying a prayer for them now!
cristi - oh i just love pati. such beautiful photos of her family. i'll be praying for them.
Sarah Neal - I will defineately be praying for Peter. That's what I love about being a christian... that I can see someone I don't know on this side and know I'm praying for brother I will potentially spend eternity with! :)
Tiffany Jimenez - I am so glad you were able to share this story! What an amazing testimony this is. Pati is an perfect example of how great God's grace and mercy is. She has inspired me in my own faith and of course I will be praying for her family. Stay strong! Thanks Melissa.
lisette cole - thank you so so much.. this family is so beauty full.. i am continuing to believe. to stand with them and hope for healing, for grace.. for peace. .
your photography is perfect. thank you, from texas, lisette cole
Chara Michele - I will definitely say a prayer for this family...
Mary - I'm so sorry to hear about your friend's husband...and yet what a testimony to God's faithfulness. I know He will continue to give your friend Pati and her family the strength that they need each day.
Cassie - Amazing pictures! You did a great job capturing the beauty and spirit of the Pakulis family.
Tira J - We are praying for Peter and his entire family.
Jen - I'm praying for you Pati and your husband Peter. God bless you and keep you.