Rachel Brenke Photography

So thankful that you had such a blessed outcome! I’ve had two tumors on my thyroid – eleven years apart – both of which necessitated surgery to remove. Thankfully both were benign, but I can relate to the neck scar! I asked the second surgeon to please cut right on top of the previous scar so I wouldn’t have two smiley faces on my neck . . . and he actually did a pretty good job at it, too! Didn’t know we had this in common. Those trials in our lives do set things in perspective, don’t they?! You’ve been blessed with health and we’ve all been blessed with a friend and mentor. Just finished up the first photography workshop with you and looking forward to starting the second one! (And that is a fabulous family photo at the end of your post!)

I am so thankful for your sharing this post! I knew when we had our first (and certainly not our last) mentoring session a few months ago that you were indeed very special! Just hearing your testimony and having you share your authenticity, just confirms it all the more! Your children and family are extremely blessed to have you! I too, am extremely blessed for having the privilege of learning from you! Thank you Rachel! XOXO!

I had no idea you went through this! What a great story and inspiration to share with other people. YOU are awesome. This helped me today… we emailed briefly yesterday about some things I’m dealing with, and after reading this I have a little better perspective. Shame on me… Easy to lose sight sometimes I think. It doesn’t matter if I’m surrounded by competing photographers… only I stand in my way. I can do this! Thanks again, and congrats on the 5 year mark. I’m happy for you!