So, I have been dealing with a sick baby this week. And, a sick mom (me.) Whenever I get sick during one of my busy times, times where I'm so behind at work that I feel completely overwhelmed, I start having serious conversations with God that go something like this...
Me: WHY? Why do I have to get sick RIGHT NOW? Why can I not just get sick in January or possibly a Monday? No, I have to get sick when I have 10 sessions to edit, four sessions booked this week, and my baby is sick, too. God, any way we can just post-pone this little virus or whatever? I mean, isn't it kind of like adding insult to injury?God: Are you insinuating that I made you sick?Me: Well, no, of course not, but can't you do something? I mean, I haven't even had time to BLOG! (Well, except for showing everyone that trick you gave me about the fitted sheet.)God: Seriously? I mean, REALLY?Me: Oh dear, yes. Please forgive my selfishness. I'm sorry. I know there are worse problems in the world, and you ARE blessing my photography business in amazing ways. I'm just having a hard time coping with the whole working from home thing again, I guess.God: I know, my sweet Kim. You'll be okay. I promise. Remember, I will not ever give you anything you cannot handle. I love you!Me: Oh, I love you, too! You are the MAN! Just forgive me for not remembering that. Help me get a grip!
I probably have that conversation several times every day. Do I have short term memory loss or something? Don't answer that - it might come out the wrong way. :) So, anyway. I was filling orders, answering emails, processing photos this week when Anna was being especially good in my office playing. And it struck me...I haven't taken a picture of my own child in weeks!
She is so incredibly beautiful. Such an amazing gift from God.
Here she is, my little Peanut.
Oh Kim, she has the most beautiful eyes! We all seem to have so much going on in our lives these days that we forget to stop and smell the roses (or take a pics of our treasures) sometimes. We all need to stop and remember what (who) to be thankful for at least once a day.
ReplyDeleteI simply LOVE the way you are talking to god - just like he is standing next to you. Reading this makes me want to talk to him myself - it's been a long time I prayed last time...
ReplyDeleteWow you really are a great photog!
ReplyDeleteU take great pics, and the conversation is just so in touch with God, i wonder how many people can have tht kind of conversation wo some sort of guilt or fear.....
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