Thankful.

I'm sorry I have been totally MIA. There have been a lot of new things/projects going on, plus some personal things going on. I started doing some product photography for Stacey Leuliette Gracious Living in Birmingham. I am also becoming more involved in The Brides Project. I want to help get the word out, so I will be helping with pictures for their website, so people can see how great their dresses are! If you buy one(they are also a great price), 100% goes to cancer research. It is all volunteers working there, everything i'm doing is going to be volunteer work, so if you want to be a part of it let me know!

It has also been extremely nice outside! I have been soaking it all up, spending time with family and friends. I am so thankful I am only doing my photography, especially now, when my family needs me most. My uncle, who I did a blog about a while ago, has been battling cancer for a little over two years, and things aren't going as good as they were. Hospice comes to his house now and we have all been taking turns spending time with him. He is one of the strongest people I know, and no matter what he's going through, he has the most positive attitude. I am so incredibly happy I can have times with just us, to talk about life. He loves gardening and he has been so sick, he hasn't been able to do it...so he said "oh, well...I guess that's just the way it is". We never talk about it, but him saying that made my eyes well up, and I had to look away. I try so so hard to be strong and not show my emotions around him. He is the one that's going through it and is so strong, so I try so hard not to show my weakness. I had a great day a couple days ago, went to the beach, saw him, rode bikes, hung out with family.   Some people probably think I don't have compassion sometimes, but I guess I don't know how to deal with sadness, I put it in the back of my mind and lock it up.  But, on the way home from his house that day, I broke down...alone in my car. I couldn't hold it in any longer. Going through this makes you realize what's important. Don't stress about the little things, and be happy with your life. If you want something, go out and get it. If you don't like something, change it. If you love someone, don't be afraid to tell them. 

On to a happier note, I will be shooting some of my best friend's engagement photos this weekend and I couldn't be more excited. I rented some lenses and had some fun with them today:) I hope everyone is enjoying this weather, and please spread the word about the Brides Project, I truly appreciate it :)