a few thoughts | wisconsin child photographer

I have been quite the emotional gal as of late.  I am blaming it on post-pregger hormones…can I still do that after three months?!  ;)  Ha!  My hubby and I have waited so long for our biggest blessing…our son.  He’s happy…well, most of the time.   He’s healthy…what a blessing from above!  He’s a game changer…most definitely.  I never expected to feel this much love, this much devotion so quickly.  I guess that is what becoming a mommy can do!  He has already changed my life, so much for the better!  He is helping me be a better nurse.  It’s amazing how my heart cries for the NICU parents I work for in a totally new way now.  He is teaching me patience…this lesson is probably being whispered into his ear by my dear Dad from heaven.  I am trying to be a good wife to my Jeffrey through all of these changes…he also could teach me a thing or two about patience…what a saint!  I sssoo need to be better for him.  I also need to better for HIM.  Please don’t even ask me how many times I have picked up my Bible in the last seven months…or seven years…my answer is quite embarrassing.  My prayers are almost as sparse…mostly I ask Him to keep Jeff safe at his two dangerous jobs, to keep my little boy safe and healthy, to protect and bless my family and friends.  On Valentines day,  I listened to a sermon given by the AMAZING Stuart Briscoe and his message really got me thinking.  He spoke of the need to evaluate what is MOST important in life.  Since then, I have been doing just that…re-evaluating what is important in MY life.  Being a good Christian, a good wife and a good mommy.  Being a good daughter, sister, friend.  Being a good nurse.  Being there for people who need me.  Giving back, as I have been so undeservedly blessed.  I am failing in every category.  Why, you may ask, am I posting this on my photography blog?  An adjustment to my priorities naturally must include my photography business.  I have worked hard to get it up and running…and I love making memories of little ones for people to cherish forever.  Unfortunately, I must cut back the time I commit to my photography…for now.  My family needs me…and I need to have time to learn the lessons God is trying to teach me.  The time we are given is so precious…and so fleeting.  I will be finishing up some prior session commitments, and continuing to do newborn sessions as they come up, and as they work into my family’s schedule.  If I have enough of an interest, I am also thinking about setting up some mini-sessions during the summer.  (If this interests you, please let me know…I can send you more info!)  I am hoping to return to “business as usual” as soon as I can.  I love all of you and cannot wait until the time comes when I can take every session request again!  :)  God bless you and your families and beautiful children…and enjoy EVERY MINUTE you have with them!  -Becky