There comes a time in everyone’s life when our circle is nearing completion. We don’t know when that time will be and can only plan so much for it. No one is ready to give up those we love. When given devastating health news we always jump to the worst conclusions. But those times that we have after a diagnosis are precious times of reflection and memory making.
Even after a diagnosis comes, no one is guaranteed another day. Anyone of us could go before our eldest family member does. Anyone of us could pass away before the sickest in our family. We just don’t know what is in store. And who knows if the diagnosis given isn’t wrong or can’t be fixed or helped.
Having the opportunity to capture memories in the making and enjoy that person fully enriches not only their life and what ever time they do have here, it enriches yours and your children’s lives also.
Please pray for Bob aka “Pap Pap” this family has been given some news that they would not have wished for, that they did not want, but that is ultimately making them thankful for the time they have. This strong man, whom you would not know was sick loves his family. Even though I knew from a prior talk that he was hurting during the day of this session, you would not have known it! He played with his grandbabies and made sure to show them all of him and his love. We arrived at Lake Lucas and the boys fished with Pap, took a little walk and played a game of run through the canoes and scare us to death when you are too close to waters edge. Whew a wonderful afternoon! Just look at the smiles we shared.
I never fully know what a family is expecting in their images. I cannot see in their mind as they cannot see in my camera while I am shooting. But everything I captured that day and everything I capture for each family becomes a lasting part of their story. If I am lucky enough I provide some kind of comfort and even joy in the midst of a trying and sometimes terrifying time.
If your family is faced with decisions and obstacles due to a diagnosis of cancer or other life and time altering situation please consider having someone capture time of your family just living and loving. These will remind his family forever of his love, his smile, and his joy…….even if he beats the odds and can enjoy these right along with them! If you don’t reach us by phone, email, or facebook right away, remember we are out capturing these memories for another family and we will set up a time right away to capture your family and memories in the making.
❤ Leslie
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