A few months ago I asked Eric Brown, a gifted photographer from the Nashville, TN area, if he would be willing to share the story of his daughter Pearl on the Flesh & Gold podcast. Pearl was born with Holoprosencephaly, a condition where the brain of an embryo fails to form into two hemispheres. In the last almost 5 years, Pearl has survived surmounting medical difficulties, and her loving family has endured them right by her side.
Quite unexpectedly over the last few months, I found my heart deeply transformed not only by the life of sweet Pearl, but by the humility and the perspective of this profound family. In a world that rewards us for building platforms, achieving greatness, and flexing our strengths, the insights that the Browns carry with them concerning value, and weakness, and worth, emphasize the refreshing grace and freedom found in a life that abides. And Pearl has a powerful way of revealing the generous and abundant love of God; she affords us a glimpse into the eyes of the One who looks at the heart.
To see more beautiful photos of this family, and listen to their story click here (you don't need the App-just press play on the Soundcloud icon).
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Grace & Peace,
Jenn Batey