Today is one of those days where I am just THANKFUL. Period. I am happy to be sitting at my desk today editing in my sweatpants and just listening to music. Doing what I love. Just finished working on some photos from this past weekend that were just amazing. The happiness on their faces just oozed from each image. It was as if I was right back in that very spot photographing them. I am just thankful for such great clients that make my career enjoyable. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I’ve been thinking a lot about life in general and what makes me happy. I am happy that I am healthy and my family is healthy too. I am content, I am free of heartache. It feels good to take a deep breathe and just enjoy this very moment in life. I’m grateful for a wonderful family, a partner to share my life with and friends surrounding me. All of whom I love and admire. Sometimes I don’t think I stop long enough to look around me. Today is different, its been a day where I’ve been filled with a lot of thankfulness and an overall feeling of well-being. Does that happen to any of you every now and then. Maybe it’s the coffee? Maybe its editing a batch of awesome photos? Maybe its something in the air today? Maybe its God just hanging out on my shoulder today? Whatever it is, I like it.
This past Sunday, I went to 7:30 mass. Right after the AMAZING Saint’s win!! The overall feeling in church was different. I had goosebumps at certain points, it was like this high that filled the room. Father Beau spoke about the game and related it to real life situations and how giving up isn’t the answer. Just when you think you’ve hit an all time low, you have to keep going. Change your prospective a little and try something new. You have to challenge yourself to think differently. Just pull a Drew Brees and go for the touchdown instead of the fieldgoal. “Nah, Payton…I think we’ll go for 7!” Wow, what a team leader huh? How awesome was that to watch?
I know I can account for being at low points in my life as I’m sure many of you have too. It’s those times that I didn’t turn away from God or anyone for that matter. I held on tighter, I prayed more, I looked for answers. They don’t come over night, they take time. It’s a learning process, its growth, its what makes us stronger. It’s getting through it that feels good, its thinking back and saying….”Wow, I really got through that when I didn’t think I could.” It’s Life. Thanks to my many many blog readers everyday. Even though I don’t get blown up with comments, I still know you’re there. My hundreds of hits prove it :) It’s the occasional email or the “Hey, I saw that post yeserday” or the “I caught up on your blog last night” or “Thanks for giving me something to do at work comments”. That’s why I’ll keep blogging. Whether its photography or personal, its an outlet for me.
Have a great Wednesday everyone & Thanks God for hanging out on my shoulder today :)
Off to find our Halloween costumes!!