ADDICTED TO JOY………

I was thinking this morning just how much of a joy it is to be a photographer. On the way out to St. Louis last Friday, I stopped to get my car washed. Sitting in the car while the car wash was doing it’s thing, I started to see the various patterns on the windshield, I grabbed my camera, (always on the seat next to me when I travel), and started to enjoy capturing the moment, sure hope no one was watching! The point is I really enjoy life. I have come to a place where I can laugh at things that happen, that used to make me cry. I’ve learned over time that most things that happen to us, even when they seem terrible at the time will later be a source of laughter so why not just laugh when it happens.

I think this is the direct product of a moment to moment relationship with my heavenly father. He has promised us that he will never allow anything to happen to us that does not benefit us. Even though the process of learning and growing can be painful at the time we are going through it,
later when it really matters, we are better and wiser because of it. Think of it this way, life is going to have it’s share of troubles, would you rather have to endure them with no benefit at all, or would you like them to always be good for you in the long run, I’ll take the later.

Father, thank you for giving me such a wonderful life while here on earth. You’ve allowed me to meet and work with some incredible people, see awesome things, and be part of a fantastic family. I could never say thank you enough. Thanks most of all for helping to learn your ways and become more dependent on you each day, and for forgiving me for all I have done that has grieved you. Amen.

the pilgrim

*Photo Note: All images D7000 and the new 24-120 AFS VR f4 lens.

Weight In: Down “just” 1 more pound to 230 Started at 239 1/1/11 – Need to get more serious…….
Goal is at least 8 lbs. per month.