Gus

I got to hang out with the sweetest little man last week. He was so sweet and cuddly! And his mama was so patient! It took about three hours to get this guy to sleep like we wanted, but he finally zonked out. And his big sister, Ingrid, was such a helper!

Thank you so much to all of you - your family is beautiful!

I would like to lift up some former clients in prayer today. In 2007, we photographed the wedding of Hayley and Ty Schraufnagel. Cute couple. Adorable, in fact. One of the best weddings we have ever been to. I was just contacted this week by one of Hayley's bridesmaids who is getting married this fall. As we were chatting about her upcoming wedding, I asked how Hayley and Ty are. She reported that they are living in Arizona, have an 18 month old son, Noah (who is adorable), and Hayley is pregnant, due in August. So, I jumped on Facebook three days ago and found them. I looked through their cute photos and felt like I had somewhat caught up. I said hello through email.

Then I was back on FB two days ago, and I saw all of Ty's posts that Hayley, Noah and Hayley's mom were all in a horrible car accident. Noah was ok, Hayley's mom broke both her feet, Hayley broke her foot and three ribs. I felt like the timing was perfect that I reconnected with them, because they need prayer right now. Hayley is scheduled for surgery on her foot today at 12:30pm (Pacific), and they are obviously concerned for her unborn baby. She is 24 weeks pregnant, and so far, the baby has done well, but this surgery will be a big test. So please pray for all of them today as we trust in God's protection over their family.

Happy Mother's Day

We had a busy day yesterday, so I'm posting a day late for Mother's Day.

Motherhood is the most incredible thing about my life. It is something that no one can describe and you don't understand it until you become a mother. It makes me smile, brings me joy that nothing else can bring, keeps me busy, makes me tired. It makes me feel very important, knowing that my children need me to help them, guide them, teach them, discipline them and love them every single day. My love for my children is different than my love for my husband, but each has an indescribable place in my heart.

I feel so blessed to be a mother. Men will never know what it is like to have another human being living inside your body. And the incredible, empowering experience of birthing a child. We connect to other women through this common thread. My heart aches for the women in my life who want so desperately to become a mother, but cannot. I see God's gift to me everyday in my children. They are the greatest gift I could ever ask for. I only hope that I bring them as much joy as they give to me. Even when I'm tired, even when they are disobedient, even when I wish I could just have some precious time to myself. I know I will desperately miss this busy time. The time when they are little. Sweet little faces that only want their mommy when they need comfort.

I wish you all a very blessed Mother's Day. We are all indeed very blessed.