Yes...One more photo order is done. That leaves me with 22 I think. Should be done by Christmas. I think of the all the time. I am daring to dream again. I love it.
I just ate 2 cheese sandwiches, and felt like I ate nothing. This feels like a dangerous eating evening. I best stay away from the kitchen. DANGER! DANGER! I better take some time to be with God to see what is eating away at me.
These next few days I have nothing in my books but artwork, so I'm hoping to get a lot done...
I'm looking forward to spending time with Charly & Aydan this weekend. Only 4 days away. I miss them so much. I also miss Luke and Gavin! Please pray for Gavin, Ashley and Cody. Still have not heard from Ashley. (several months) Also pray for my poor memory. I think both positive stress and neg stress can take a toll on your memory. Regardless, this really bothers me. An example is that I took my rings off to clean them, and couldn't remember which hand my diamond went on. (So I just guessed) Later a friend at church pointed out to me that my wedding ring was on the wrong finger. ) It's that kind of stuff.
Well, I'm going to get a little more work done, then off to bed. Take a moment to pray for at least one person right now. Nothing more powerful we can do with our time. Pray for the lost.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Monday, November 03, 2008
Blueberries
On Mark Unrath's birthday we went to South Haven, and we were looking at some pictures, he commented on wishing he had a picture of blueberries, after we saw one. So I thought, "Oh that could be fun to do." So here are a few a took this summer. His friend makes blueberry wine, that's why I put some in a wine glass. These are low res..if anyone especially Mark wants one, then I will send you a higher resolution.
Smile if you like potato salad!
YUMMM... There is just something about potato salad that makes me feel happy. This is the kind the I had growing up. Maybe it's the associated memories. I made this for Ryan's Grad party.
One Proud Opa
I love this picture! Nothing in this world compares to being an Opa and Oma. This is Zion at almost 4 months. He can already sit up...a bit wobbly but he does it. He is so alert and loves to smile and loves to snuggle. Thank you Lord for our Grandchildren!
Some favs from a photo session
This senior is planning on going into youth ministry. His name is Chris. Please pray for him and his calling. He was a riot to photograph! I really liked his pics.
Josh and Amanda getting married!
November 28th is the big day for Josh and Amanda. The day after Thanksgiving. It will be a busy time filled with family! YES! Mindy's at Thankgsgiving...next day Wedding. Life is good!
I am so happy for them. I really think they will have a great marriage. I love spending time with them. Amanda is a beautiful compliment to our family. She is spunky, funny, loving...everything I would love to have if I were able to hand pick a daughter. I don't think of her as a daughter in-law...but rather a daughter. She's cemented in my heart. I still laugh when I remember how I used to feel about her. I won't let you know more than that, lets just say we are all just growing and learning. I am soooo blessed!
Predictable life
Tomorrow is my last photo shoot. I have many mixed emotions about this. I have been so exhausted from all the hours of work, and thought that by the time I do my last shoot I would be jumping for joy. I guess it's just now hitting me that this chapter (book) in my life will soon be over. Selleck Photography is done. It has been such a predictable part of my life. When people would ask what are you doing this week? I'd respond..."Working" This Month...Working! This year Working! Long hours...16 hour days. I wake up grab a cup of coffee, turn on my computer, begin to work..then a few hours into the morning I hop in the shower..then set up studio, photograph the senior, come back download images, crop, color correct and delete images...go to bed. Wake up and it's the same thing...... I still have about 2 months of artwork left. But at least my shooting time is done. My goal is to be done by Christmas. It's so hard for me to imagine having a life, because as I've said earlier...my life is pretty predictable.
My life has been pretty safe and uneventful in this career I've built around myself. What I mean by safe is...not a lot of conflicts. When you don't communicate with people your chances of conflict are greatly decreased. I like that part of my life. I hate conflict, and yet at the same time I speak my mind. Go figure. And what I mean about uneventful is that I do the same thing every day.
A few weeks ago when I went to my holton home on Sunday, it felt sooo good. I visited several people and had a wonderful time. I'd like to talk about my time with Walt. Walt is a man from our community, his son goes to our church...Walt is Catholic, and about 80-85 years old. I have permission to just walk in anytime and visit. Walt's wife died last year. I got to visit margaret a few times before she went to be with the Lord. What a beautiful person. I gave her foot rubs and sang hymns to her while her spirit was preparing for departure. What a spiritual experience that was. So glad I was able to meet her on this side of Heaven, and look forward to seeing her again. Well, when I went to Walts home, we had a bit of small talk and then he shared with me how much he missed going to the cemetary to visit margarets grave site, and that his son told him that she really isn't there, and that her spirit is in heaven. I then proceded to ask him if he wanted to go right now...that is unless he has something better to do. His face said it all. So off we went. I kidnapped Walt from his home. I informed his son that I had him and we were going to the cemetary. All was fine with him, so off we went. We got to the cemetary, and neither Walt or I could remember where her plot was. We drove around in about 5 or 6 circles. I then called Mike, Walt's son for directions, and he led us there verbally. I stopped my van in front of her plot. At this time we were experiencing hail, thunder and lightning. I put Walt's window down so he could look out the window and see his wife stone. I then went to the grave stone and cleaned off all the leaves and noticed that someone left 2 (ceramic?)cardinals next to the stone. (Margaret loved cardinals) One of the cardinals had been blown away and over, so I picked it up and moved it back to the other cardinal . Walt just
watched. I then went to his window and took his hands and we prayed. I said when he was ready we could go. He sat there a minute, and then said he was ready, and that next time when we go he'll remember where her plot was. I then asked him if he was hungry. He said he sure was but that he forgot his pocketbook. I said, "That's ok..this ones on me, you get the next one." We went to the Feedmill, and had soup and crackers. We had a great time together. I know that I was so much more blessed than he was. God has given me a heart for Walt. I love laughing with him, talking with him, hearing stories of his childhood, etc... I thank the Lord for Walt.
When I think of being done with work...I think of all the unpredictable things I can do. Jerry calls me a butterfly...and thinks I need to stay very flexible to do what God calls me to do daily. I agree. I love to walk in the Spirit. There is so much adventure there. It's still hard for me to imagine a life like that. I've worked since I was 13, and raised 5 kids...I'm now facing a door that says, "Be free to fly my daughter...Love God" OOOOH the thought of that brings tears to my eyes. Freedom to be with our kids/grandkids.. family...friends...church... Off to bed for now, God Bless anyone reading this.
My life has been pretty safe and uneventful in this career I've built around myself. What I mean by safe is...not a lot of conflicts. When you don't communicate with people your chances of conflict are greatly decreased. I like that part of my life. I hate conflict, and yet at the same time I speak my mind. Go figure. And what I mean about uneventful is that I do the same thing every day.
A few weeks ago when I went to my holton home on Sunday, it felt sooo good. I visited several people and had a wonderful time. I'd like to talk about my time with Walt. Walt is a man from our community, his son goes to our church...Walt is Catholic, and about 80-85 years old. I have permission to just walk in anytime and visit. Walt's wife died last year. I got to visit margaret a few times before she went to be with the Lord. What a beautiful person. I gave her foot rubs and sang hymns to her while her spirit was preparing for departure. What a spiritual experience that was. So glad I was able to meet her on this side of Heaven, and look forward to seeing her again. Well, when I went to Walts home, we had a bit of small talk and then he shared with me how much he missed going to the cemetary to visit margarets grave site, and that his son told him that she really isn't there, and that her spirit is in heaven. I then proceded to ask him if he wanted to go right now...that is unless he has something better to do. His face said it all. So off we went. I kidnapped Walt from his home. I informed his son that I had him and we were going to the cemetary. All was fine with him, so off we went. We got to the cemetary, and neither Walt or I could remember where her plot was. We drove around in about 5 or 6 circles. I then called Mike, Walt's son for directions, and he led us there verbally. I stopped my van in front of her plot. At this time we were experiencing hail, thunder and lightning. I put Walt's window down so he could look out the window and see his wife stone. I then went to the grave stone and cleaned off all the leaves and noticed that someone left 2 (ceramic?)cardinals next to the stone. (Margaret loved cardinals) One of the cardinals had been blown away and over, so I picked it up and moved it back to the other cardinal . Walt just
watched. I then went to his window and took his hands and we prayed. I said when he was ready we could go. He sat there a minute, and then said he was ready, and that next time when we go he'll remember where her plot was. I then asked him if he was hungry. He said he sure was but that he forgot his pocketbook. I said, "That's ok..this ones on me, you get the next one." We went to the Feedmill, and had soup and crackers. We had a great time together. I know that I was so much more blessed than he was. God has given me a heart for Walt. I love laughing with him, talking with him, hearing stories of his childhood, etc... I thank the Lord for Walt.
When I think of being done with work...I think of all the unpredictable things I can do. Jerry calls me a butterfly...and thinks I need to stay very flexible to do what God calls me to do daily. I agree. I love to walk in the Spirit. There is so much adventure there. It's still hard for me to imagine a life like that. I've worked since I was 13, and raised 5 kids...I'm now facing a door that says, "Be free to fly my daughter...Love God" OOOOH the thought of that brings tears to my eyes. Freedom to be with our kids/grandkids.. family...friends...church... Off to bed for now, God Bless anyone reading this.
Sunday, November 02, 2008
Great time with Mindy and Luke
We haven't seen the Richmonds in a very long time. Mindy called and suggested we meet half way for a visit. because so much time has gone by since our last visit. So we met at Krispy Kreme. How convenient. I had a pumpkin spice, and a great cup of coffee. While eating our donuts, Opa and Lukester had a great time playing a peek-a-boo game. Opa would turn his head away from Lukester then quickly turn toward him and make a silly face. I wish I had his laugh on audio. It was absolutely adorable! The pictures indicates the fun time they had. After sharing donuts together, we went to the mall. I took Luke for a walk, and suggested that Mindy and her dad go spend some time together. I know how important that relationship is. I wish I still had my dad here to talk to, and to laugh with. He provided so much love to me. I know he's in heaven basking in God's Glory. I just miss him. It was my dad's birthday when we spent time with Mindy and Luke. Great way to spend it. After the mall, we went to Meijer...picked up a few needed items, then we parted our ways with hugs and a few tears. All in all, we enjoyed our time together, and the Lord willing much more time ahead.
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