This week has been rough, but not as rough as it’s been for my really good friend Chris. You see she just found out that she is going to be in the battle of her life and she’s not going to fight it alone. Chris is an amazing woman and has some wonderful friends and family who are praying for her and cheering her through her battle. The love of her family and friends is going to feed her life.
I met Chris several years ago as we were taking classes to pass the same test and after nine months of sitting next to her in class we became friends. She was fully there for me as I went through a tough time the end of last year and totally had my back and now as her friend I will have her back too. Seeing her in the hospital tonight, head shaven and tubes everywhere she was in great spirits and as a photographer who has seen her in my lens was just as beautiful without hair as she is with it.
Chris and I are close in age and when one of your close friends is hit with the news of having the big “C” it really makes you stop and think about your life. I have been really fortunate because I have been blessed with wonderful children, wonderful family, and some of the most amazing friends on the planet. Thinking about my own mortality I realize I want to fall in love again and make it forever, I want to live life to the fullest of my ability, follow my passion to create amazing images, and to continue to be completely happy. I will not be content to sit back and watch life pass me by, I plan on making sure those I love know it and to find new love again, and my photographic work will keep improving and showing the passions I possess.
I know I don’t post personal stuff often, but I felt the need tonight, maybe it’s my way of dealing or the fact that I want to be more open in my life which will include not only the good stuff, but sometimes the bad stuff too. All I know is right now I could really use a big hug. God Bless you Chris, I love you and I have your back!
Life, Love & Passion Through the Lens 