Bottom line, I loved every minute!

Where do I begin?....Let me start with my initial feelings about this weekend. In order ,they went from: excited, tired, stressed, overwhelmed, happy, exhausted, sad, bittersweet, rested. Those emotions begin on Friday and go til Monday.

If I were to go into detail about this crazy weekend, I could almost right a book. It was that memorable! To sum it up quickly, there were 12 people staying under one roof. Seven of them spanning from 9 months to 5 years old. And about the same amount were sick with either colds, ear infection or the occasion random throw up..,[insert long pause]... I have to chuckle when thinking about now. It's something that down the line we are going to wish we could do again. (w/o the sickies) No matter how hectic or stressful it was, I love my family!

200 people!

SIDE NOTE: That is crazy! 200 people know about Persnickety Photography...so freakin' happy! Thank you everyone for spreading the word about Persnickety!

CONT. READING FOR THE GOOD STUFF: For those of youwho read my blog on the reg. should remember my post towards the end of December expressing my feelings a little but more bluntly then normal. For those of you who have just started reading my blog here is what was said...

" My business resolution, like I mentioned above,is to get my name out there! It can be quite frustrating to have such a passion for something and not be able to share it with others! I love photography, especially catching little moments or big moments that you can treasure forever."

Even though this was not typed in CAPS or bold originally, it should have been because I was shouting it from the mountain tops, asking the LORD to throw something my way, anything at all. I was going bonkers, knowing that he had given me this talent with no one to share it with. (Besides family & friends, so I really can't say no one) There was def. some anger sent his way, which I am sure he was aware. And I'm sure he was getting a kick out of it because he knew what was coming. Well sure enough, only 2 months later and loads of patience that somehow came over me (did not pray for it FYI<---never pray for patience, it will bite you in the butt) he answered my prays and did he do an awesome job at that!

I have been given such a huge opportunity with the Maple Leaf Mission(www.themapleleafmission.com). I am loving the idea of giving someone the "gift of pictures" that they will have forever. Then on top of that, being able to do work with B'More Abilities Special Arts Center (www.BASAC.org)...wow. If that's not an answer to a pray, I don't know what is.

I am looking forward to what the future holds and all that it has to offer. I know that the LORD will continue to be right there with me, helping me to grow and trust in HIM. I also hope all of you will continue to be there as well! Your support and thoughtful words mean so much to me. Thank you again!