Sunday, July 29th 2012 was the memorial for my 13-year-old cousin, Sabina, who at age 13 passed away after a long battle with cancer. It was a beautiful afternoon held at her Florida home, surrounded by lush trees and filled with friends, family, and food. Music from her iPod played over hundreds of smiling photographs, and wonderful stories were shared.
Sabina was one of the bravest, and strongest people I have ever met. I have so much love and admiration for her wonderful parents Suzanne & Dionicio and siblings Sophia & Adonis, who have gone through so much, but continue to be the most welcoming people. Like Sabina, they all have an infectious spirit and passion for life that will forever inspire me and my work.
