"Night" for Illustration Friday

My love made this for me today. I am an incredibly blessed woman. The title comes from this poem that he wrote about our union. Did I mention he takes incredible pictures? I’m so in love with this man.

Photo by John McCormick Random thoughts on how to have an unguarded heart even in the midst of pain. These are things I’m telling myself these days. Some of them are redundant but worth repeating. Stay open-hearted. Don’t strike back. Just breathe and flow and choose Love. Keep the door open for grace to pour…

The love between my girls is so inspiring to me. They are so loving and dear with each other my heart bursts watching them together. Their touch is so gentle and loving. It’s pure, platonic and exquisite. Yesterday, I was visiting one of my dearest friends. She was in need of some nurturing so I…

Miss A is hoping to take a service learning trip to Costa Rica in the spring. She’s asking for contributions in lieu of Christmas presents this year. It’s not a vacation. She’ll be working and learning Spanish over spring break. Thanks for considering!

“Flying Free” Taken with Canon Digital Rebel Cross-Processed in Photoshop with nik filters “When love and skill work together, expect a masterpiece.” -John Ruskin This is why I love photography. I can combine a skill I have learned (and continue to hone) with my love of people and Life. Whether or not anything is a…