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Cherish My Sunflower

This is a photograph of my daughter Cherish age 8, She came to me four years ago and we adopted her out of foster care where she had been for 18 months. It has been such an honor watching her turn her trauma into strength as she continues to bud into this beautiful fearless young lady.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2021
Date Uploaded: 11.2021
Photo Location: Flushing, Oh, United States of America
Copyright: © Melody Greenwood