I think I'm in love

I've finally had the first roll of Kodak Portra 400 film that I shot with the Leica Minilux developed last week. and just like that. a wave of contentment washing over me. and months of instant frustration, all gone as an expired breath.

ring bearer and flower girl

thumbing through old photographs last night and remembering the most embarrassing moment in my life.

now I think back and I can't help laughing. God, don't we all?

"remember that you will only be presented with lessons that you are capable of learning and are specific to your own growth"

it recently dawned on me. no matter the questions, no matter the challenges. you have the children you're supposed to have.

"hold tenderly that which you cherish"