The past few weeks have been really...up and down. We recently found out that my mom had a brain tumor. She's already had surgery, and she's doing so well. Her treatment journey is not done, but we're getting there. And her positivity and attitude have completely amazed me.
The other day, we were talking about maybe taking some photos of her, now that her hair has been buzzed and she's got a pretty kick ass incision on her head. I wanted to make her feel...."cool," and help her to be able to look back on this time with a smile on her face. My mom came up with the idea of mimicking Charlize Theron's character in the movie, Mad Max Fury Road. If you haven't seen that movie; see it. So we got some make up, drove around Salamanca and found a few different cool locations to take these pictures. Truthfully, I wasn't 100% sure how the pictures would turn out. I wanted her to look badass. However, I absolutely LOVE them. I hope she does, too. So yeah...the past few weeks have been really up and down....but mostly, they've been really inspiring. Like... kick-ass-kind-of-inspiring.
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Pati Andrews
7/24/2016 08:26:00 pm
Absolutely beautiful pics Lauren, your mom has shown such strength, that I admire. Love and prayers to all of you for a full and safe recovery.
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Marcia Wass
7/25/2016 08:05:40 am
Lauren, this is so sweet. Your Mom is so beautiful, what an honor and a blessing to have you journey beside her.
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Michelle and Keith Franklin
7/25/2016 10:09:19 am
We are sending you well wishes and good Karma Kell! Love the pictures Lauren you are so very talented.
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Daniel G. Jones
7/25/2016 05:52:44 pm
Some of your best work, Lauren. You MUST somehow get these to Charlize Theron.
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Kristina Fekhtman
7/25/2016 08:50:41 pm
Awesome idea and implementation! Beautiful eyes! Continue rocking it and kicking ass. Stuff like this is extremely inspiring. Respect.
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Lynn Timon
8/1/2016 04:17:47 pm
Your mom rocks! Always has, always will. Love to ya!
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Jennifer
8/5/2016 01:34:14 pm
Love love love !!! Brilliant idea and great job Lauren . Kelly you look beyond gorgeous and strong ! I admire your spunk and beauty ! <3
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Malinda
9/22/2016 04:14:40 pm
She is such a beautiful strong woman love her so much, stay strong Kelli Ray. Lauren these pictures are just awesome!!!
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