A few months ago I had a contest to recognize an exceptional individual for a  free photoshoot.  Here is the letter nominating Delilah and her family and some pictures from this morning’s shoot.

Dear Patrick,

What a great idea and a wonderful way to bless someone who deserves it! As I hung up the phone earlier after a conversation with my friend Delilah, I knew immediately, that she was deserving of your gift! Although my nomination is for her, I would love to honor her whole family! I met Delilah and Manny Guadian two years ago when our daughters started performing with Ridgeview Vanguard. Delilah is such a wonderful person that I don’t even know where to begin!

Delilah is married to Manny and they are the proud parents of three children. Tabitha is 16, Danielle is 10, and Jeremy is 7. Tabitha is sweet girl who plays the clarinet and did an awesome job on Winter Drumline this year. Danielle is the faithful sister who obviously looks up to her sister and looks out for her little brother. Jeremy is a very special little boy with autism and is a joy to be around! Can you tell that I love this family? Delilah is completely dedicated to her family and her life revolves around them.

Delilah is a stay at home mom, but works more than anyone I know! She served as the vice-president for the Ridgeview Music boosters this past year and went above and beyond her duties by helping out the rest of us with our obligations. She knows all of the band students by name and has been know to pull them aside to check on them, encourage them, and let them know how much she cares. Delilah and Manny were also in charge of Chuck Wagon—feeding all those hungry band kids was an important job!

Delilah is also dedicated to serving her church. I know that she has served on many of the children’s ministries, youth groups, and helps prepare meals for activities and fundraisers. Her love of the lord has helped her through the last several months while she was taking care of her father who had been diagnosed with cancer and was in the hospital for several months. She visited her dad daily and helped her mom through this very emotional situation. Sadly, Delilah’s dad passed away last Friday, on Delilah’s birthday. In typical Delilah fashion, she didn’t ever complain and rejoiced that her father was in heaven and was honored that he gave her that peace on her birthday.

I could ramble on and on about what an amazing person Delilah is! She is always able to look at the positive side of everything and never complains or has anything negative to say. She is such a humble person that she always says that it isn’t about her, but all of us working together. I would love to be able to give a little something back to her for all that she gives to everyone who knows her. She is truly an inspiration and someone who I look up to. I am honored to have Delilah Guadian as a friend!

Sincerely,

Nicky Richards