It was a longer day today, people all around me frustrated, rushing, and a few times I too had to regroup…..but I tell you this, something happened today that helped me to see the bigger picture….literally.

                Everyday I get the blessed oppurtunity to make an impact on someone’s life, but it’s not until the end of the day when I remember I may have forgotten to. My work becomes routine this time of year…photograph, tickle, make em laugh, explain when proofs will be ready, computer time, phone call return, design holiday card…..retouch, enhance, repeat…..My 9:30 today helped me stop, or at least slow down and remember what it is I have the chance to do here.

Two boys Brennan 2 and Barret 5 (& in a wheelchair) both had a sparkle in their eyes. Their mother, sweet Amy, gave me a hug before she left, and Amy’s husband Todd lit up when he held his two growing boys. Everything the four of them did together was genuine. For a few moments my own struggles left me, and I realized what suffering others go through, and what we can do as humans to overcome it. 

I don’t know where I am going with this, just that….everyone has a story, a struggle, and a serious trial they are faced with….at any given moment they will walk into your life and remind you how simple your story is. My prayer is that I won’t let the little things (like a computer that isn’t working, or a slow driver, or an acne breakout, or the fact my wedding invites aren’t ordered yet) block the bigger picture of what life is about….and I hope you don’t let it block yours either.

I’ll post a family portrait of them tomorrow! Good night and God Bless!