This morning I read an article by a Mom who now has 2 grown children- a son and a daughter. Her words were beautiful but more importantly they were true. I am realizing as I get a little "older" that true words are the best ones to speak and hear. It doesn't always mean they are easy on the ears but it does mean that there is hope. Hope for change. Hope for growth. And, hope for Jesus. Truth gives us the opportunity to see that we don't measure up and that we need Someone to rescue us from the pit of despair. I am reminded of this everyday as a parent. I. mess. up. I spank out of anger. I yell when I should be gentle. I shame when I should love. When reading the article this morning, tears were rolling down my face as I was once again reminded that there is hope in the midst of despair. Even in the everyday despairs of life such as trying your best to mother two young souls yet failing miserably. "If there is breath, there is hope." The reason this family came to mind as I was reading this article is because she also talked about how fast children grow. As you can tell through my photos, I usually shoot young children and families. But, I love spending time with families that are a little ahead of the game. As I was editing these photos back in December, I was reminded that my two will grow so fast before my very eyes. These boys with their Momma (and their Grandmother) melted my heart and I hope they will look back at their photos with joyful remembrance of days gone by. (and who could not help but MELT at the love between the two below...)
