This is the only word that comes to my mind today. I had many things planned and posts planned but instead I am going to shut off my computer and take this time to spend with my family.
Last night in a town very far away, my beloved home town, a young boy lost his battle with cancer. And although our families knew each other well, I grew up with his mom, my mom and sister both worked for her dad….I never got the chance to meet this young boy in person. Although it seemed like I knew him well. His mother made sure of it. She told stories of his strength, his conquers, and showed joyous pictures of his smile. Everyone in my home town loved him. He was just that kind of kid.
Just yesterday his mom reached out to me saying it would be wonderful to have me photograph their family. My heart swelled because I knew it would be such an honor. My heart now aches that I won’t have the chance. My heart aches for this young mother and the loss of her child. It’s incomprehensible. Now an entire town is grieving with her, even those that are so far away.
Now it’s time to reflect and truly remember the gift we have.
God bless you all, G, K, & D.
