Comments on: My 3 yr old niece broke a Guinness World Record!

By: Barbara Yasuhara

Barbara Yasuhara — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:49:02 +0000

Gayla this post is absolutely beautiful!!!! I cannot begin to tell you how moved I am at seeing these photos and reading about your niece’s triumph! I use to think that starting a day in tears wasn’t such a good idea, but my tears are of joy, and I just LOVE how you captured the spirit!

Your niece is absolutely a cutie pie! I love the shot of her with her certificate…PRICELESS!!!!!

I also love the shot of the three folks looking at their iphones? Too funny! Brings warmth and a giggle to my heart, so many are busted doing that everywhere!

Congrats! Keep up the great work!

By: Larry Sapp

Larry Sapp — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:23:38 +0000

WOW! Thanks for posting on the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation Facebook page! I was there at the event and saw your sweetheart of a niece pass by me a couple of times and my heart swelled and my face smiled big time! I have been a paraplegic from a spinal cord injury for 15 years and she moved around in her wheelchair better and more natural than me! That is on a personal note – on a professional – two things – first you are an incredible photographer! I didn’t look around beyond this page (so far) but I don’t need to to know you are very talented. I love these images on this page from the event. Second, is that I am a filmmaker and have told people that I provide the authentic representation of those with a disAbility in movies and television not only for those of us in the business (or trying to be in the business despite stereotypes and discrimination) but also for all people with a disAbility who like going to movies – to have their own voices and heroes in movies and television! And sometimes I make it a point to highlight kids using a wheelchair or with other disAbilities – and I did find a picture from the Reeve Foundation page, of a couple other kids at the event, that I used in my latest blog entry about the event, the 20th Anniversary and Hollywood! Wish I had found you and your photos first as I would’ve asked to use one of these incredible images instead! Well maybe next time. Meanwhile thanks again for sharing on the Facebook page so I could find you and find out who that wonderful little girl was that brightened my day and motivates me to keep on working toward making a permanent change in Hollywood! Take care!

By: gayla

gayla — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 19:04:31 +0000

Thank you everyone for the great compliments. This was a very special event and I was so proud to be apart of it. All of these individuals had their own stories; some born with a disability, others victims of a tragic accident, some athletes or a war vet. You name it, there was a ride range of wheelchair super heros. I admire all of them and look at life with a different perspective. One speaker said, “we need to make people aware, simply things are not that simple; like walking down stairs”. God Bless them all!

By: Ashley

Ashley — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 18:07:34 +0000

What an awesome event and a precious little girl! I love events/things that put life into perspective

By: Chenny

Chenny — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:23:27 +0000

Wow..That was a heart filled event..she is an angel and I am glad that she was able to be a part of history.

By: Robbie Painter

Robbie Painter — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 02:41:26 +0000

Well, it has taken 30 minutes for us to dry the tears and compose ourselves enough to write! Your essay and the photos capture every minute and every emotion. Thank you so much for sharing this very special day with everyone. We were honored and happy that we could be there in person but your photos have touched us very deeply and permanently. Maile is and will always be an incredibly important influence for all of us. And your words and pictures show what a wonderful and helpful big sister Malia is. Thank you.
Grandma Joyce and Grandpa Robbie

By: Sally

Sally — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 02:09:32 +0000

What an event. You must be so proud of your niece. Great photos!

By: rozsa

rozsa — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 01:23:12 +0000

These are some beautiful pictures. I enjoyed reading the blog also. Your nieces are a couple of cutie-pies!

By: Momma Goose

Momma Goose — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 01:18:50 +0000

WOW!!! AWESOMELY AMAZING!!! What a beautiful article cousin. It was a tear jerker, but it really makes one think of the small things we gripe about. When we really don’t have that right. Maile is the most precious Gift from God. And He gave her to the most amazing mother and father. Your are right, she has taught and will continue to teach others that are blessed to meet her, the gift of love, grace, will, strength, and endurance. She has the eyes of an Angel, and the spirit of Love in her soul. I can feel it, by just looking at her photos. Yes, you have been blessed by her life, and everyone else that knows her. I love you cousin, and thank you for sharing this wonderful and great story with the world. I am so very proud of Maile, and her big sister Malia…, and most proud of you my cousin, for showing the world what it is to truly love someone.

By: irene

irene — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 22:48:35 +0000

OMG! That brought tears to my eyes… It was an awesome day and Maile never ceases to amaze me and teach me about life too. Thank you….so beautiful.