Every pregnant mother’s worst fear is that her child will be born with some kind of defect. Unfortunately, this nightmare became a reality for Suha Dabit, a  photographer whose daughter Nadia was born with Congenital Heart Disease. That’s why Suha knows from experience what it is like to watch your child fight for her life.

Thankfully, Nadia survived, but this experience made Suha want to share the new strength that she had with other mothers around the world.

“After five and a half months of waiting, we received the call. They found a perfect match, a whole, four ventricle heart, her lifesaving gift, a new chance at life,” Suha recounted. “After nearly six months of waiting and praying, we were able to bring Nadia home again. This is why I became a photographer.”

Suha has since spent her time using her photography to help parents who are in similar situations.

“I wanted other families to have portraits they could hold on to and cherish forever,” she explained.

While her work is rewarding, it is far from easy. She recently photographed a couple named Kristi and Justin as they watched their daughter Adalynn take her last breath.

“I could tell you that Adalynn is one of the 20 people that die every day waiting for a transplant,” Suha said. “Or, I could tell you about my perspective of what it was like being in that room to document their last moments together as a family of six. But there aren’t any words to describe the pain and love I witnessed.”

“Fly high baby girl,” Suha said, addressing Adalynn.  “You fought so hard and touched so many lives.”