There is a photograph that I love that sits on a shelf in my children's bedroom. It is of a couple embracing. She is leaning into him, in a way that clearly shows that she needs him. He is holding her tightly. They look tired. He is wearing a baseball cap and her eyes are red-rimmed. It is a picture of relief, joy, exhaustion, wonder and love. All. And more. I know this because it is of myself and E. Just minutes after BOY was born. There is a purity and rawness about the photograph, a complete lack of pretense or even awareness of the camera .... it is beautiful. It is a moment in time that I remember vividly. I can still touch it... A moment captured by the loving eye and talent of my dear sister-n-law. I am conscious of gratitude tonight. And all that I have.
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This sounds like a very special photograph, and I want to see it. I really do. Gotta scanner?
ReplyDeleteGratitude seems like enough to me.
ReplyDelete{You have such a tender heart.}
Awww...this is so sweet! Can you share the photo? I think I speak for all your readers when I say "Would love to see it"!
ReplyDeleteoh, i love love. that sounds like a divine photo.
ReplyDeleteI have a photo taken the day the Pie was born. Just looking at it makes me happy - again, that total raw realness, when you're so physically and emotionally beyond the point of arranging a face to meet the faces that you meet.
ReplyDeleteI love the pics taken unaware, the ones that capture the soul of the moment.
ReplyDeleteHi Ladies,
ReplyDeleteThank you all for your sweet comments and maybe, just maybe (NOT!) Santa will bring me a scanner. Or, I will pester my friend with a scanner. Expect it up..well, sometime next Summer. Ha!
The photograph sounds awesome. I so hope Santa brings you a scanner. :)
ReplyDeleteYou are a lucky woman. So am I. Thanks for the reminder, my friend. See you soon. Kellan
ReplyDeleteWhat a priceless picture that must be.
ReplyDeleteLovely description.